$286+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China
This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
What to know about flights from Shanghai
Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Cheapest one-way flight | $98 |
|---|---|
Cheapest airline | Spring Airlines |
Most popular destination | Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) |
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Cheapest flights from ShanghaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
Find flights from Shanghai within your budget
Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 17 January 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 6/3
08:50-09:45
1 stop21h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 19/3
11:25-22:15
1 stop13h 50m
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 6/3
21:10-15:10
1 stop15h 00m
Melbourne
Wed 19/3
06:15-00:20
1 stop21h 05m
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 6/3
09:00-15:10
1 stop27h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 19/3
12:25-10:35
1 stop25h 10m
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 5/3
01:35-23:45
1 stop19h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 19/3
06:15-00:20
1 stop21h 05m
ShanghaiPerth
SHA - PER
SHAPER
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 24/2
09:10-08:10
3 stops23h 00m
Perth
Thu 27/2
17:00-14:15
2 stops21h 15m
ShanghaiSydney
PVG - SYD
PVGSYD
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 23/4
15:10-14:15
1 stop21h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 30/4
20:20-11:50
1 stop17h 30m
ShanghaiSydney
PVG - SYD
PVGSYD
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 3/3
21:10-22:20
2 stops22h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 16/3
21:50-23:55
2 stops29h 05m
ShanghaiSydney
SHA - SYD
SHASYD
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 3/3
09:00-14:55
1 stop26h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 16/3
14:05-10:10
3 stops23h 05m
ShanghaiSydney
PVG - SYD
PVGSYD
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 8/5
15:10-08:15
1 stop15h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 9/5
10:15-12:40
1 stop28h 25m
ShanghaiSydney
PVG - SYD
PVGSYD
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 6/5
00:35-19:15
1 stop16h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/5
15:00-06:35
1 stop17h 35m
Best time to book a flight from Shanghai
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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.
The best time to book flights from Shanghai is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $414). Flying from Shanghai in February will prove the most costly (average of $763). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai?
When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: China Eastern, Qantas Airways, China Southern, XiamenAir, Cathay Pacific. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.
Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
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Crew
Boarding
Overall
Entertainment
Reviews
Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Food
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Overall
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Reviews
Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Food
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Entertainment
Reviews
Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Food
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Entertainment
Reviews
Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Food
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Entertainment
Reviews
Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
Food
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Entertainment
Reviews
Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?
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