Travelling from Shanghai to Mexico City: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Shanghai to Mexico City. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the main airports in Shanghai.
When it comes to working out where to land in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the primary gateways.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Shanghai to Mexico City.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
To travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from China. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Shanghai to Mexico City.
Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Shanghai to Mexico City with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Central Shanghai to PVG is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 49 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Split up your flight from Shanghai to Mexico City with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Mexico City include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
SHA is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 21 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Shanghai to Mexico City? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 57 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Shanghai to Mexico City has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Mexico City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Mexico City is ₹ 41,012. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 94,571. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Shanghai to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Shanghai to Mexico City across each month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll get in touch right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Mexico City every day.
Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai to Mexico City, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, visit Mexico City in April.
When booking your flight from Shanghai to Mexico City, consider the type of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Mexico City sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Mexico City, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Shanghai to Mexico City. Whether you're looking for an SUV, a compact ride or something more luxurious, you can compare companies in one go to find the best deal.