Travelling from Shanghai to Atlanta: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Shanghai to Atlanta. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the two main airports in Shanghai.
Touch down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the major arrival point in Atlanta.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Shanghai to Atlanta. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
To enter United States for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you have a passport from China. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Shanghai to Atlanta.
Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Shanghai to Atlanta that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
PVG is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 49 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Atlanta or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Split up your flight from Shanghai to Atlanta with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Atlanta include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 21 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to Atlanta, kick back in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Atlanta. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Atlanta
Right now, ج.م. 24,122 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Atlanta. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 48,619. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Shanghai to Atlanta if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Shanghai to Atlanta throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Atlanta. To avoid the crowds, visit Atlanta in February.
Before locking in your flight from Shanghai to Atlanta, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Atlanta in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Atlanta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Atlanta right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Atlanta:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are must-do's during your Atlanta adventure.
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