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Cheap flights from Australia to Shanghai, China from $344

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Shanghai 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 686,349 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

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SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/1

21:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/2

06:00-09:15

1 stop24h 15m

$655

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

12:15-06:30

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/2

13:50-07:40

1 stop14h 50m

$657

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/2

12:30-14:35

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/3

16:10-10:25

1 stop15h 15m

$660

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

09:20-18:30

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/5

21:55-19:40

1 stop19h 45m

$661

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/1

20:50-15:15

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/2

16:30-15:25

1 stop19h 55m

$672

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 26/2

00:35-12:45

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

11:35-15:10

1 stop24h 35m

$677

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

08:10-19:20

1 stop14h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 24/2

20:05-20:20

1 stop21h 15m

$688

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 27/2

21:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

16:30-14:45

1 stop19h 15m

$689

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Mon 20/1

11:25-17:15

2 stops32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/2

20:25-21:30

1 stop22h 05m

$692

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 20/1

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/2

20:05-21:30

1 stop22h 25m

$692

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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 22 November 2024.

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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 22 November 2024.

Sat 7/1201:00MEL - PVG
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/1208:15PVG - MEL
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$698
Sat 7/1201:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mAirAsia X
Tue 17/1206:00PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 21/11$815
Fri 22/1112:10BNE - SHA
1 stop26h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 26/1116:35SHA - BNE
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/11$833
Sat 23/1105:55MEL - PVG
1 stop12h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 6/1210:50PVG - MEL
1 stop14h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 22/11$841
Fri 22/1101:30MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 25mVietJet Air
Thu 5/1201:55PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 40mVietJet Air
Deal found 21/11$875
Fri 22/1112:10BNE - PVG
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 26/1117:30PVG - BNE
2 stops16h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/11$889
Sat 23/1101:30MEL - SHA
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$890
Sat 30/1121:45SYD - PVG
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1211:35PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$915
Thu 12/1209:35SYD - SHA
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/1209:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$938
Wed 27/1111:40SYD - PVG
1 stop22h 30mGaruda Indonesia
Sun 1/1210:05PVG - SYD
1 stop20h 35mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 21/11$958
Sun 24/1121:30MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 12/1216:30PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 22/11$971
Thu 5/1212:35MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 8/1210:10SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 21/11$1,013

Best time to book a flight from Australia to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Shanghai

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

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 $913). 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 22 November 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to Shanghai. 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 22 November 2024.

The most flights from AU0 to CN2 are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 22 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern, AirAsia X and Cathay Pacific 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,306 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,306 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,020 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,306 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
474 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,339 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,306 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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 XiamenAir ($344), Singapore Airlines ($353), and Hainan Airlines ($365).

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

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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: Qantas Airways (87%), LATAM Airlines (85%), Air France( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Shanghai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $467. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $499 on average our data indicates $1,900 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Shanghai?

    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 $913). 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 10 airlines flying from Australia to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 686,349 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$375Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$410Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$419Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$421Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AirAsia XCheapest$482Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$510Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$526Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$578Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$591Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$624Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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