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Cheap flights from Australia to Shanghai, China from $245

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$558

One-way from

$245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$905
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 23/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($339 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 23/520:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 26/515:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$558
Sat 24/521:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 28/508:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$560
Tue 20/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
Tue 10/614:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 24/3$563
Sat 14/614:30SYD - PVG
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/606:00PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$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
Thu 5/610:20MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 19/617:50PVG - MEL
1 stop23h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$573
Mon 28/408:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Sun 11/518:20PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$593
Tue 20/519:45MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/608:05PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$601
Mon 28/409:15PER - PVG
1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/514:30PVG - PER
1 stop17h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$616
Mon 28/409:15PER - SHA
1 stop11h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/513:20SHA - PER
1 stop18h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$616
Tue 1/405:10PER - PVG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/513:05PVG - PER
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$619

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Australia

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

$558

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 14/6

14:30-00:20

2 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/6

06:00-07:50

1 stop23h 50m

$563

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/6

14:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

$563

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

21:00-15:20

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/5

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

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

10:20-00:20

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/6

17:50-19:20

1 stop23h 30m

$573

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

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

19:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

08:05-11:35

1 stop25h 30m

$601

PerthShanghai

PER - PVG

PERPVG

Perth

Mon 28/4

09:15-22:10

1 stop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/5

14:30-07:45

1 stop17h 15m

$616

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Shanghai

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 AU to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Shanghai as you normally would.

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 inches 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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, ANA and China Airlines from Australia 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Shanghai are AirAsia X ($245), Hainan Airlines ($339), and China Southern ($353).

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Shanghai?

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong, Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Australia to Shanghai.

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

    Before booking your flight to Shanghai from Australia, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (98%), China Eastern (98%), Juneyao Airlines( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Shanghai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $351. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $418 on average our data indicates $2,804 when flying from Australia to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Shanghai 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 Australia to Shanghai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$336Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$388Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$411Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$423Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$431Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$496Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$500Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$560Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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ScootCheapest$581Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$613Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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