Travelling 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 travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Shanghai flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
When it comes to landing in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the primary gateways.
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Mexico City to Shanghai flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Shanghai
To pick up cheap Mexico City to Shanghai flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Mexico City to Shanghai.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it easy to find a Mexico City to Shanghai flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Shanghai, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination without delay.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Relax before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to Shanghai by spending the night near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can get up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mexico City to Shanghai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover corners of Shanghai that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during a busy period, you may want to book your Mexico City to Shanghai flight even earlier.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Mexico City to Shanghai has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
After your flight from Mexico City to Shanghai, unwind at a hotel near SHA. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and set off toward new discoveries with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from arrivals, so you'll be on the road in a flash.
Usually, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from SHA once your travel dates are set.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Shanghai, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Mexico City to Shanghai ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Shanghai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Shanghai:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
