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$341+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

20:50-15:15

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/2

11:35-14:55

1 stop24h 20m

$651

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

12:15-06:30

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/3

08:20-07:40

1 stop20h 20m

$652

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/1

08:10-22:15

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

$656

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/3

22:10-11:25

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/4

21:55-20:40

1 stop19h 45m

$659

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

21:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/2

11:35-14:55

1 stop24h 20m

$674

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

11:35-14:55

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/4

16:00-09:45

1 stop15h 45m

$679

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/1

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/4

14:10-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

$702

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/1

08:35-16:00

Nonstop10h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/3

17:10-06:30

Nonstop10h 20m

$729

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

12:00-19:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/4

20:20-10:00

Nonstop10h 40m

$746

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/1

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

$754

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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

$651

One-way from

$341

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$970
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 23/1-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Fri 22/1113:30SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/1101:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$783
Mon 25/1109:20SYD - PVG
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
Thu 26/1217:00PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11$863
Sun 24/1112:10SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/1119:05SHA - SYD
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$895
Sat 28/1210:40SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sun 19/107:05PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/11$917
Wed 20/1115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 22/1116:35SHA - SYD
1 stop14h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11$963
Thu 28/1120:50SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 25mSichuan Airlines
Thu 5/1216:30PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/11$969
Mon 25/1116:15SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 27/1100:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,087
Mon 23/1221:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 30/1206:40PVG - SYD
2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/11$1,088
Tue 26/1111:15SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 40mVietJet Air
Thu 28/1101:55PVG - SYD
1 stop27h 10mVietJet Air
Deal found 19/11$1,090
Fri 29/1112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 20mXiamenAir
Sat 7/1214:10SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 19/11$1,127
Wed 27/1111:40SYD - PVG
1 stop22h 30mGaruda Indonesia
Sun 9/210:05PVG - SYD
1 stop20h 35mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 19/11$1,216
Tue 3/1207:05SYD - SHA
2 stops18h 10mChina Southern
Fri 6/1211:50SHA - SYD
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11$1,225

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Travel insights for flights to Shanghai

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from Sydney to Shanghai are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai are China Eastern, China Southern and Qantas Airways.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $540

China Southern

China Southern

From $348

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $488

XiamenAir

XiamenAir

From $377

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai are Vietnam Airlines, Hainan Airlines and AirAsia X.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

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

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown VietJet Air, China Southern and Air China to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Garuda Indonesia
7.9
Good
89 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
368 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
43 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
876 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Vietnam Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $170, however they can be found for as little as $126.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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