Cheap Flights from PVG to PHL: When to Fly from Shanghai to Philadelphia

The cheapest times to fly from PVG to PHL are

• January 29th to April 22nd
• September 3rd to September 23rd
• October 8th to December 31st (except the weeks of December 3rd and December 10th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from PVG to PHL is early November. Prices can be as high as $1649 for Saturday flights during mid August, or as low as $517 for Tuesday flights around early November.

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) will usually cost between $530 to $1372 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $538. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid August, with an average price of $1493. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $955 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $765 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PVG to PHL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the PVG to PHL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the PVG to PHL flight is cheaper than the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from Shanghai. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.06, which is far below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $170 (18%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $765. Return trip prices are from the PHL to PVG flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PVG to PHL can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 14 hour 19 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from PVG to PHL while comparing.

Flight Hacking PVG to PHL

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from PVG to PHL — but Champion Traveler does!

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from PVG to PHL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 20 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air China, Air France, American, ANA, Asiana, Austrian, British Airways, China Southern, Delta, Emirates, Finnair, Hainan, JAL, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, SWISS, Turkish Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Philadelphia International Airport to Pudong Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 7409 miles or 11924 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from PVG to PHL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PVG to PHL flight is about 14 hour 19 minutes.

How many flights go between Shanghai and Philadelphia, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 18 available flights from PVG to PHL.

Airport Location Info

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