Shanghai (Pudong) to Singapore (PVG–SIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–SIN is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 2,365 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ Singapore Airlines Also: ET, VA | 48 | 359, 388, 74Y, 77W, 787 | 4h33-5h50 | – | – | ET, VA |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: GA | 42 | 321, 32N, 332, 359, 77W | 5h11-5h35 | – | SkyTeam | GA |
| QF Qantas | 23 | 332, 33X, 359, 789 | 4h46-5h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China | 21 | 359, 787 | 4h45-5h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 14 | 320 | 5h10-5h14 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 14 | 32N, 32Q | 5h35 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 5h14 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Singapore from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→SIN | WUX→SIN | NGB→SIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 85 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 232 | 4 | 3 |
| Flight time | 5h 20m | 5h 25m | 5h 30m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · SIN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Singapore.
Chinese passport holders enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days under a mutual exemption agreement effective since February 2024. An SG Arrival Card must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested at immigration.
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.
MRT from T1/T2/T3 to City Hall takes about 30 minutes (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link card). Trains run from 5:31am to midnight. For Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to T2 first.
Taxis from arrivals cost S$20–35 to Orchard or Marina Bay, including airport surcharge (S$5) and possible peak surcharges. Grab is cheaper and very reliable in Singapore. Coach buses serve Johor Bahru (Malaysia) from the airport.
Equatorial climate with no true seasons, hot (26–33°C) and humid year-round. Changi is one of the most reliable airports in Asia for flight operations: thunderstorm cells are intense but brief, typically clearing within 1–2 hours. Most delays are weather-related and short.
Northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most consistent rain, sometimes for days at a time. Haze from Indonesian forest fires (typically August–October) occasionally reduces visibility and triggers air quality warnings, but rarely grounds flights. Changi's operational efficiency means it handles weather disruptions better than most airports its size.
PVG–SIN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to SIN
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from Singapore Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qantas, Air China, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Shanghai Airlines. With 232 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to SIN is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,365 miles (3,806 km). There are approximately 232 weekly flights outbound and 237 return, totaling 469 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Quanzhou Jinjiang, Tan Son Nhat and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Ningbo (NGB) and Hangzhou (HGH).