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Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane GRU - PVG
27h 19m
¥5,563–10,112
Fly São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane CGH - PVG
30h 41m
¥3,562–9,062
Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane GRU - SHA
29h 52m
¥4,813–13,062
Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane GRU - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
31h 26m
¥5,585–13,201
Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane GRU - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
30h 24m
¥5,035–14,143
Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane GRU - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
31h 15m
¥5,098–14,202
Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, train
1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY)plane GRU - YTY
2. Take the train from Jiangdu to Shanghai stationtrain
32h 18m
¥5,198–17,282

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

23Weekly Planes

25h 6mAverage Duration

¥3,991Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18,635.7 km
Duration: 27h 19m

What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and Shanghai, China?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 3 times a day.

Airlines

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Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Dubai, Chongqing

Ave. Duration: 31h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥5,000–16,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Munich, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 31h 40m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥4,600–16,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Istanbul, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 26h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥4,500–15,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Doha, Tianfu International

Ave. Duration: 29h
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ¥5,000–14,000

Flights from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Fortaleza, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 30h
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥3,400–11,000

Flights from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Recife, Madrid, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 31h 40m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: ¥3,400–11,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Munich, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 32h 40m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥4,800–17,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Dubai, Chongqing

Ave. Duration: 26h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥5,500–17,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Istanbul, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 28h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥4,700–16,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Doha, Tianfu International

Ave. Duration: 33h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ¥5,000–14,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Doha, Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 35h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥5,500–15,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport via Munich, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 35h 50m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥5,000–19,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport via Istanbul, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 25h 40m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥5,000–17,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport via Istanbul, Tianfu International

Ave. Duration: 28h 10m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥5,000–17,000

Flights from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport via Doha, Beijing Daxing

Ave. Duration: 32h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥5,500–16,000

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Shanghai(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with 24.89 million inhabitants in 2021, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents. As of 2018, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 9.1 trillion RMB ($1.33 trillion). Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port.

Things to do in Shanghai

Jinjiang Action Park(Opens in a new window)

Jinjiang Action Park is a large amusement park at No. 201 Hongmei Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Founded in 1984, it is affiliated to the Jinjiang Group.

Shanghai Disneyland(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disneyland (; Pinyin: Shànghǎi díshìní lèyuán, Shanghainese: Zaon-he Diq-zy-nyi Loq-yoe) is a theme park located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong, Shanghai, China, that is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. The park is operated by Disney Experiences and Shanghai Shendi Group, through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shendi. Construction began on April 8, 2011. The park opened on June 16, 2016. The park operated in its first half-year with a visitor attendance of 5.60 million guests.

Shanghai Disney Resort(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disney Resort is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It is the first Disneyland in mainland China. It is also the sixth Disney resort worldwide, after Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. On December 20, 2023, Shanghai Disney Resort officially opened Zootopia, Disney's first Zootopia-themed area. The resort features Shanghai Disneyland, an entertainment district, two themed hotels, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs. Additional phases will see the development of two additional theme parks at the resort. The site will cover 963 acre in Pudong, or approximately three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, at a cost of for the new theme park and an additional to build other aspects of the resort, totaling. The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.

Tron Lightcycle Power Run(Opens in a new window)

Tron Lightcycle Power Run (Chinese: 创极速光轮) and Tron Lightcycle / Run are semi-enclosed, launched roller coasters at Shanghai Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The first incarnation, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, opened at Shanghai Disneyland on June 16, 2016. A nearly identical installation, Tron Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 4, 2023. Both are in the Tomorrowland themed areas at each park.

Places to stay in Shanghai

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

The Sukhothai Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

THE ONE Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good