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Cheap flights from Canberra to Shanghai, China from $1,229

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — SHA
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,229
9/5-16/5
  • 9/5-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Canberra to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Fri 9/507:15CBR - SHA
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/518:10SHA - CBR
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,229
Wed 9/706:20CBR - PVG
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/707:20PVG - CBR
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$3,833
Wed 9/718:15CBR - SHA
2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 31/713:20SHA - CBR
2 stops20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$4,079
Wed 9/719:10CBR - PVG
2 stops20h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 30/700:35PVG - CBR
2 stops19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$5,971

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Canberra

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraShanghai

CBR - SHA

CBRSHA

Canberra

Fri 9/5

07:15-22:40

2 stops17h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/5

18:10-13:35

2 stops17h 25m

$1,229

CanberraShanghai

CBR - PVG

CBRPVG

Canberra

Wed 9/7

06:20-23:55

2 stops19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 31/7

07:20-09:50

2 stops24h 30m

$3,833

CanberraShanghai

CBR - SHA

CBRSHA

Canberra

Wed 9/7

18:15-20:55

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 31/7

13:20-12:05

2 stops20h 45m

$4,079

CanberraShanghai

CBR - PVG

CBRPVG

Canberra

Wed 9/7

19:10-13:25

2 stops20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/7

00:35-21:45

2 stops19h 10m

$5,971

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Deals found on 24/3

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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 26 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
834 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Canberra to Shanghai?

    Canberra (CBR) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Canberra to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Canberra; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Canberra airport to Shanghai. It is only a 6.4 km journey to Canberra (CBR) from Canberra’s city centre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Canberra 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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