Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Shanghai and Perth follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
To ensure you get on your SHA to PER flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Perth Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a well-known stop between SHA and PER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Perth Airport (PER)
At the moment, $254 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Perth Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $745. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SHA to PER. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Perth Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SHA to PER.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Perth Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85.58% of flights that take off from SHA reach their destination on time.
To get to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near SHA? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Perth Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Perth Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Perth Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and experience the lesser-explored corners of Perth and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Perth Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Perth Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Perth in February.
Before locking in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Perth Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Perth, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHA to PER in August. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Rockingham is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Perth. Around 40 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Penguin Island, The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron.
Around 64 kilometres south of Perth, Mandurah is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.