Flying from Nagoya to Shanghai: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Nagoya to Shanghai departing from here.
Step off your plane in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Nagoya to Shanghai.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you hold a passport from Japan, you'll need an embassy visa to visit China. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Nagoya to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Flying from Nagoya
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Depart from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) on a nonstop flight from Nagoya to Shanghai. From NGO, you can land directly at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Direct flights from Nagoya to Shanghai are offered by a good selection of airlines at NGO. Fly with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Nagoya to Shanghai. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chubu Centrair International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
To get to NGO from central Nagoya, it takes around 47 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near Chubu Centrair International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nagoya to Shanghai, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is around 49 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Nagoya to Shanghai. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The centre of Shanghai is around 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). As soon as your flight from Nagoya to Shanghai has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 21 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Nagoya to Shanghai:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nagoya to Shanghai
Right now, R 1,321 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Nagoya to Shanghai. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,631. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Nagoya to Shanghai if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Nagoya to Shanghai across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Nagoya to Shanghai.
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month for flights from Nagoya to Shanghai. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Nagoya to Shanghai in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Nagoya to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Nagoya to Shanghai, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are top attractions which should feature on every Shanghai itinerary.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Nagoya to Shanghai to track down amazing deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to drive in Shanghai, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.