Flying from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Get your vacation planning underway by working out where you'll board your flight from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the two main airports in Shanghai.
The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-4, which is 12 hours behind Shanghai. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Shanghai to CLT. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Shanghai to CLT with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PVG and CLT include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
To reach PVG from central Shanghai, it takes about 50 minutes to drive the 35 miles or so.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.11% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Driving from central Shanghai to SHA generally takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic. The distance from the city center to the airport is around 9 miles.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to CLT flight:
The majority of flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport reach their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85.58%.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
Explore without limits with a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and see more of Charlotte and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 6 miles from central Charlotte. The time it takes to get to the center in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 4 hours 55 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is $570. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,361. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Shanghai to CLT if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Affordable Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Shanghai to CLT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Visit Charlotte in February for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Shanghai to CLT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Charlotte, with temperatures ranging from 66ºF to 93ºF.
January has temperatures of between 28ºF and 55ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Charlotte right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Charlotte Douglas International Airport:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Charlotte when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Bechtler Museum of Modern Art followed by Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 140 miles east of Charlotte, a trip to Raleigh will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
Around 130 miles north-east of Charlotte, Durham is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.
