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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Brisbane from $423

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — BNE
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,170

One-way from

$423

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,472
3/4-11/4
  • 3/4-11/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Brisbane
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($410 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 23/900:35PVG - BNE
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/1009:20BNE - PVG
1 stop15h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$900
Tue 14/1013:25PVG - BNE
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1006:00BNE - PVG
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,022
Tue 14/1007:20PVG - BNE
1 stop13h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/1000:10BNE - PVG
1 stop14h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$1,030
Tue 14/1016:50SHA - BNE
1 stop16h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/1000:10BNE - SHA
1 stop17h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$1,054
Sat 27/916:00PVG - BNE
1 stop15h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 11/1011:15BNE - PVG
1 stop29h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,134
Thu 3/410:10SHA - BNE
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/407:00BNE - SHA
3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,170
Sun 6/418:50SHA - BNE
1 stop35h 25mChina Southern
Sun 13/410:20BNE - SHA
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$1,213
Sat 20/1220:50PVG - BNE
Nonstop10h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 12/111:10BNE - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$1,657

Find flights from Shanghai to Brisbane within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Brisbane that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/4

10:10-18:00

2 stops29h 50m

Brisbane

Fri 11/4

07:00-22:40

3 stops41h 40m

$1,170

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/4

18:50-08:15

1 stop35h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 13/4

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

$1,213

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/4

13:20-11:35

2 stops20h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 11/4

10:05-12:05

2 stops28h 00m

$1,254

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

01:35-22:00

2 stops42h 25m

$423

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/3

16:10-22:00

2 stops27h 50m

$477

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/7

02:00-21:55

1 stop17h 55m

$608

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/3

22:30-22:40

1 stop22h 10m

$638

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/3

08:40-09:55

1 stop23h 15m

$638

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/3

21:05-09:00

Nonstop9h 55m

$731

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

00:10-10:45

1 stop32h 35m

$790

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Brisbane

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to Brisbane including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Shanghai to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
874 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Shanghai?

    Most people fly into Brisbane (BNE) if they book a flight to Brisbane from Shanghai. On average, Brisbane has 1 inbound flight from Shanghai per day from 4 airlines. Brisbane is conveniently located just 12.3 km from Brisbane’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Brisbane round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,213, China Southern will fly you from Shanghai to Brisbane and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Cathay Pacific for as low as $1,254. China Southern is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is VietJet Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $608. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Brisbane for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to Brisbane?

    Before booking your flight to Brisbane from Shanghai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (92%), Qantas Airways (92%), China Eastern( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Brisbane?

    The cheapest flight price from Shanghai to Brisbane is $1,779. On average you can expect to pay $2,025. The most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Brisbane), can usually be booked for $1,170.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Brisbane?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Brisbane?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Shanghai to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Shanghai to Brisbane

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$720Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$910Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$919Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,043Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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