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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Brisbane from $478

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 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — BNE
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
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 19 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$830

One-way from

$478

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,934
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Brisbane
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26/6
  • 26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Brisbane
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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 19 January 2025.

Wed 5/300:10PVG - BNE
1 stop14h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 21/309:05BNE - PVG
1 stop15h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1$830
Thu 6/316:30PVG - BNE
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/306:10BNE - PVG
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$904
Mon 24/222:30SHA - BNE
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/300:10BNE - SHA
1 stop14h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/1$1,011
Mon 24/217:30PVG - BNE
2 stops21h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/300:10BNE - PVG
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/1$1,029
Thu 6/308:00SHA - BNE
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/306:30BNE - SHA
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,062
Mon 24/208:50PVG - BNE
1 stop19h 25mKorean Air
Sun 9/308:40BNE - PVG
1 stop27h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 18/1$1,219
Thu 6/320:50PVG - BNE
Nonstop10h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 21/311:10BNE - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/1$1,576
Tue 14/1013:50SHA - BNE
2 stops40h 20mChina Southern
Tue 28/1010:10BNE - SHA
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/1$1,846
Thu 17/416:00PVG - BNE
1 stop15h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 5/511:15BNE - PVG
1 stop29h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 18/1$3,102
Wed 16/402:00PVG - BNE
1 stop17h 55mVietJet Air
Mon 5/523:30BNE - PVG
1 stop27h 30mVietJet Air
Deal found 18/1$4,114
Sat 19/421:55PVG - BNE
2 stops37h 40mChina Southern
Mon 5/510:10BNE - PVG
2 stops34h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/1$5,453
Sun 23/202:30PVG - BNE
2 stops33h 00mANA
Sun 9/307:05BNE - PVG
2 stops20h 10mANA
Deal found 18/1$6,267

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 19 January 2025.

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ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/3

00:10-16:55

1 stop14h 45m

Brisbane

Fri 21/3

09:05-22:20

1 stop15h 15m

$830

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/3

16:30-22:10

2 stops27h 40m

Brisbane

Fri 21/3

06:10-10:30

2 stops30h 20m

$904

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 24/2

22:30-22:40

1 stop22h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 8/3

00:10-12:20

1 stop14h 10m

$1,011

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/2

17:30-16:50

2 stops21h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 8/3

00:10-22:00

1 stop23h 50m

$1,029

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/3

08:00-08:25

1 stop22h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 21/3

06:30-22:50

2 stops18h 20m

$1,062

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/2

08:50-06:15

1 stop19h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 9/3

08:40-09:45

1 stop27h 05m

$1,219

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/3

20:50-09:00

Nonstop10h 10m

Brisbane

Fri 21/3

11:10-19:30

Nonstop10h 20m

$1,576

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 25/4

10:30-13:35

2 stops25h 05m

Brisbane

Sat 26/4

18:15-12:25

2 stops44h 10m

$2,299

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/4

16:00-09:55

1 stop15h 55m

Brisbane

Mon 5/5

11:15-14:30

1 stop29h 15m

$3,102

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/4

02:00-21:55

1 stop17h 55m

Brisbane

Mon 5/5

23:30-01:00

1 stop27h 30m

$4,114

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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 19 January 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 29% 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 mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Brisbane

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Brisbane. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 January 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to BNE are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 19 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane, see what other customers have to say about Cathay Pacific and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 2 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 3 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 $830, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Shanghai to Brisbane and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Korean Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,011 and $1,219, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 39% 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 China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $504. However, be on the lookout for offers from VietJet Air and Cathay Pacific, 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 (90%), Qantas Airways (87%), China Eastern( 87%).

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to Brisbane

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China EasternCheapest$937Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$947Average$2,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,074Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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