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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 11月 2024.

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SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週四 23/1

20:50-15:15

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週三 26/2

11:35-14:55

1 stop24h 20m

$651

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週四 23/1

12:15-06:30

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週一 17/3

08:20-07:40

1 stop20h 20m

$652

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週日 19/1

08:10-22:15

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週六 1/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

$656

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週日 23/3

22:10-11:25

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週五 4/4

21:55-20:40

1 stop19h 45m

$659

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週四 23/1

21:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週三 19/2

11:35-14:55

1 stop24h 20m

$674

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週二 1/4

11:35-14:55

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週一 14/4

16:00-09:45

1 stop15h 45m

$679

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週三 15/1

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週三 16/4

14:10-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

$702

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週二 21/1

08:35-16:00

Nonstop10h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週一 17/3

17:10-06:30

Nonstop10h 20m

$729

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週日 9/3

12:00-19:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週五 4/4

20:20-10:00

Nonstop10h 40m

$746

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週五 24/1

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週六 15/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

$754

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Flights to Shanghai 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 11月 2024.

Return from

$651

One-way from

$341

Popular in

December

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October

Average price

$970
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 23/1-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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週五 22/1113:30SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
週一 25/1101:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$783
週一 25/1109:20SYD - PVG
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
週四 26/1217:00PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11$863
週日 24/1112:10SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
週二 26/1119:05SHA - SYD
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$895
週六 28/1210:40SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
週日 19/107:05PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/11$917
週三 20/1115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
週五 22/1116:35SHA - SYD
1 stop14h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11$963
週四 28/1120:50SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 25mSichuan Airlines
週四 5/1216:30PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/11$969
週一 25/1116:15SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 45mQantas Airways
週三 27/1100:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,087
週一 23/1221:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern
週一 30/1206:40PVG - SYD
2 stops23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/11$1,088
週二 26/1111:15SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 40mVietJet Air
週四 28/1101:55PVG - SYD
1 stop27h 10mVietJet Air
Deal found 19/11$1,090
週五 29/1112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 20mXiamenAir
週六 7/1214:10SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 19/11$1,127
週三 27/1111:40SYD - PVG
1 stop22h 30mGaruda Indonesia
週日 9/210:05PVG - SYD
1 stop20h 35mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 19/11$1,216
週二 3/1207:05SYD - SHA
2 stops18h 10mChina Southern
週五 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.

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 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Monday afternoons, 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 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 11月 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about VietJet Air, China Southern and Air China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
Good
89 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
368 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
43 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
876 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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, Vietnam Airlines 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 $85, while return flights cost around $193.

  • 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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