Shanghai (Pudong) to Mexico City (PVG–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
CZ2522
CZ China Southern
77F
8:05 PM
CST
2:35 AM+2
CST
16h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2526
CZ China Southern
77F
8:05 PM
CST
2:05 AM+2
CST
16h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ANC Anchorage 15h 58m 5YCACK 5YCXK4 Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 10m CACKCSG 6RM7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
HRB Harbin 17h 50m 3U9CAF CZ Harbin (HRB) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 20h 43m ACMU AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 50m CACZLH EKLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mexico City flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 30h 15m AFKLMU AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Mexico City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~16h 38m AACZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mexico City flights
ORD Chicago ~18h 23m Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City flights
JFK New York ~20h 56m MU GAF New York (JFK) to Mexico City flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne ~24h 28m CAET TK Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Mexico City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-14h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and NLU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
314
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-14h
Mexico City is 14 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 AM in Mexico City.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Mexico, obtained in advance from a Mexican embassy or consulate. The application includes an in-person interview, and the processing fee is roughly USD 56. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned stay. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 180 days. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) entry card is issued on arrival.

Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

PVG–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Mexico City route.
Route details
Time difference-14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to NLU flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage, Los Angeles and Harbin Taiping.
Mexico City is 14 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from NLU to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Los Angeles and Harbin Taiping. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.