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Flights to Shanghai in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

$560

One-way from

$326

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$905

Good round-trip deal

$984 or less

Good one-way deal

$648 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 24/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai.
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Sat 24/521:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 28/508:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$560
Sat 10/521:00SYD - PVG
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/501:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$563
Thu 15/521:00SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 20mHainan Airlines
Wed 21/520:15PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 23/3$565
Mon 28/408:45SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Wed 14/521:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$569
Tue 17/621:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mAirAsia X
Mon 23/601:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 25mAirAsia X
Deal found 25/3$576
Mon 28/408:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Sun 11/518:20PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$593
Wed 21/520:20SYD - PVG
1 stop23h 45mSichuan Airlines
Mon 26/515:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$628
Wed 14/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 35mXiamenAir
Wed 4/621:10SHA - SYD
1 stop34h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 25/3$635
Mon 31/312:20SYD - PVG
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 1/400:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3$702
Mon 28/406:30SYD - SHA
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/521:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$713
Tue 13/518:05SYD - PVG
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 20/500:35PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3$719
Mon 28/413:05SYD - PVG
1 stop27h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 13/502:25PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3$814

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/5

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

$560

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

21:00-19:05

1 stop24h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/5

06:00-07:50

1 stop23h 50m

$563

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

21:00-15:20

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/5

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

$565

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/5

21:50-19:40

1 stop19h 50m

$569

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/6

21:15-00:20

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/6

01:35-20:00

1 stop16h 25m

$576

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

08:45-12:15

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/5

18:20-19:40

1 stop23h 20m

$593

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

20:20-18:05

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

$628

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

11:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/6

21:10-09:20

1 stop34h 10m

$662

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

06:30-22:20

2 stops17h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/5

21:50-19:40

1 stop19h 50m

$713

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

18:05-15:05

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/5

00:35-16:45

1 stop14h 10m

$719

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10 hours 5 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 23 March 2025.

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

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 XiamenAir.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $533

China Southern

China Southern

From $326

XiamenAir

XiamenAir

From $373

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From $485

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Hainan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
834 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

Shanghai climate

The climate in Shanghai is humid subtropical. Summer temperatures can soar to the mid-30s with 80 per cent humidity, which can be off putting to some travellers. Similarly, the damp and chilly climate during winter discourages many visitors from booking flights to Shanghai during this period. December and January temperatures can hover around the freezing mark, but snow is rare. The most temperate seasons are spring, although it’s sometimes rainy with unpredictable temperatures, and autumn, which is mostly dry and sunny. In May and October the temperature is very comfortable, usually in the teens and 20s. Typhoons can be a risk during summer and the beginning of autumn.

Getting around Shanghai

The roads are crowded, and, thanks to Shanghai’s superb public-transport network and cheap taxis, there’s no need to even think about renting a car. The public transport system covers metro, buses and trolleybuses. Pick up a Shanghai Public Transportation Card if you are staying for a few days. It can be used on all modes of public transport including the ferries that connect Pudong with Puxi. Several parts of Shanghai, the Bund for example, can be explored on foot. There are also biking tours.

how to get from the Airport to the City

From Pudong international airport (PVG), there are buses and taxis, but the best way to get downtown is by Maglev train. The 30 km trip takes just seven minutes. 

There are also buses and taxis from Hongqiao Airport (SHA). Or, take a bus or taxi to Songhong Rd. Station and catch the subway to the city centre there.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Shanghai?

    Things to do in shanghaiThe Lu Jia Bang Road market has tailors who will run you up a new wardrobe in a couple of days. The Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1882, and then rebuilt in 1928 after a fire, houses two Burmese jade Buddha statues. The Confucius Temple also offers a quiet space away from the city hustle and bustle. Yu Yuan Garden, the Garden of Leisurely Repose, was built by a wealthy official in the late 1500s to please his parents. It’s a charming example of a China garden with pavilions, bridges, rockeries and fish ponds. Fuxing Park is the only French-style park in Shanghai. It was called Gujiazhai Park before the French bought it (in 1900) to station armies. There is a statue of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, sharing one body. It’s a popular place to practice Tai Chi early in the mornings.

  • 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, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    Shanghai Pu Dong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to Shanghai Pu Dong typically cost $75, while return flights cost around $190.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $119, however they can be found for as little as $119.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 5 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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