Airline To Shanghai

Finding an airline to Shanghai does not seem to be a problem, considering the fact that it is one of China's major travel hubs, and whatever your nationality, there's likely to be at least one carrier in your country that operates the route. As the most sophisticatedly developed and at the same time one of the most interesting cities in China, Shanghai draws both business and experiential travelers, who keep coming in mind-boggling numbers despite the worldwide economic crisis. Both domestic and international airlines seem to be aware of the ever increasing demand and are trying to meet it accordingly with varied offers addressed to both passengers looking for budget deals and those expecting an enjoyable flying experience regardless of price. Domestic fares are usually cheap, so by way of example, you will pay between US$ 60-180 for a Beijing-Shanghai connection and around US$ 160 for Shenzhen-Shanghai. It is advisable to book tickets for domestic flights in advance and follow the fluctuations in prices as they tend to vary depending on season. International fares are subject to greater variations and the odds of getting hugely discounted tickets are considerable if you're planning a flight to Shanghai in the relatively distant future and can afford to keep track of price changes.

Shanghai can boast two major airports. Pudong is one that mostly operates international flights and is located 40 kilometers outside the city. With two huge terminals it handles every airline you can possibly think of. Hongqiao, 12 km away from the city center, serves almost exclusively domestic flights and only a handful of international connections.

If you don't have preferences on the airline to Shanghai that you would like to fly with, here's what you may choose from:

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Express, China Southern Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Eva Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Express, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Airlines, Lufthansa, Mandarin Airlines, New Zealand Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Dutch Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spring Airlines, Swiss International, Thai Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, TransAsia Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

All of the above airlines arrive at Pudong International Airport at the terminal specific for each particular airline. Always make sure you know which one you are going to, especially if you're getting another flight shortly. It's not difficult to get lost in the chaos of such busy an airport.

If you're flying in from another Chinese location, Hongqiao International Airport receives the following airlines:

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Grand China Express, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines.

To find a suitable airline to Shanghai and compare ticket prices, go directly to the operators' websites or use any of the numerous online flight scanners.