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Cheap flights from Australia to Shanghai, China from $310

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$447

One-way from

$310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$886
23/3-29/3
  • 23/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($360 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Shanghai

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 21 February 2025.

Sun 23/309:45PER - PVG
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/301:35PVG - PER
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$447
Sat 17/520:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Fri 23/513:10PVG - MEL
1 stop23h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$522
Fri 21/320:50SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 25mSichuan Airlines
Fri 28/316:30PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$524
Sat 22/201:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mAirAsia X
Wed 12/301:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 21/2$525
Thu 20/321:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Mon 24/309:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$527
Fri 21/216:50SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/311:45PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$536
Tue 4/321:30MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/321:10PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$544
Fri 7/320:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Mon 10/309:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$558
Thu 13/312:25MEL - SHA
1 stop31h 30mXiamenAir
Mon 17/314:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 20/2$560
Fri 14/320:45MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 10mHainan Airlines
Mon 17/311:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$563
Sun 23/211:25MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/309:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$566
Sat 15/321:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 19/311:35PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$574

Find flights from Australia to Shanghai within your budget

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthShanghai

PER - PVG

PERPVG

Perth

Sun 23/3

09:45-00:20

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/3

01:35-04:30

1 stop26h 55m

$447

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/5

13:10-14:20

1 stop23h 10m

$522

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

20:50-15:15

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/3

16:30-15:25

1 stop19h 55m

$524

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 24/3

09:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

$527

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

06:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

$527

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

21:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/3

21:10-15:10

1 stop15h 00m

$544

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:45-19:55

1 stop26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/3

11:35-15:10

1 stop24h 35m

$549

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/3

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

$558

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

12:25-16:55

1 stop31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/3

14:10-10:25

1 stop17h 15m

$560

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

16:20-11:25

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/5

06:00-09:45

1 stop25h 45m

$568

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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 $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 21 February 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.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 21 February 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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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.

8.4
Very Good

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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

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  • 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 Sichuan Airlines ($310), Hainan Airlines ($312), and Juneyao Airlines ($318).

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (97%), Juneyao Airlines (97%), Qantas Airways( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Shanghai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $330. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $436 on average our data indicates $1,839 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?

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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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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$383Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$414Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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XiamenAirCheapest$425Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$426Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$449Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$493Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$493Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$536Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$604Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$619Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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