Flying from Mexico City to Shanghai: what you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Shanghai departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's primary gateways.
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Mexico City and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Mexico City to Shanghai flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Shanghai
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Mexico City to Shanghai flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Mexico City to Shanghai flights departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Shanghai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart MEX land on time.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Mexico City to Shanghai, take it easy in one of these hotels near Felipe Angeles International Airport:
76% of flights departing Felipe Angeles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase as your departure date approaches.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Central Shanghai is about 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA). Once your flight from Mexico City to Shanghai has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 40 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Mexico City to Shanghai:
Crank up the tunes and hit the road in a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Hertz and set off on your adventure right away.
Generally, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from SHA once you know your travel dates.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Shanghai. To escape the crowds, head to Shanghai in March.
Lock in a Mexico City to Shanghai ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Shanghai:
Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Tower are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Shanghai itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) and Pingjiang Road.
