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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai, China from $357

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai are usually found in March or February, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$592

One-way from

$357

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$981
8/5-8/6
  • 8/5-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($362 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Thu 8/521:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/618:35PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$592
Sat 3/521:00SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 9/516:25PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/4$602
Fri 7/1111:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Fri 21/1116:50SHA - SYD
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4$607
Fri 31/1011:25SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Sun 9/1120:25PVG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4$618
Thu 1/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Sat 24/512:10SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/4$629
Sat 10/511:20SYD - PVG
2 stops30h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 11/520:20PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$655
Wed 23/420:20SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 17/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/4$666
Thu 24/411:25SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/508:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$692
Wed 21/515:00SYD - PVG
1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/600:35PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/4$743
Thu 22/521:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Fri 30/508:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/4$756
Tue 13/510:10SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/519:05PVG - SYD
1 stop13h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/4$783
Wed 17/910:10SYD - PVG
1 stop30h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 18/1016:00PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 11/4$792

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Shanghai that are best for you.

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SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

21:15-00:20

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/6

18:35-14:40

1 stop18h 05m

$592

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

21:00-19:05

1 stop24h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/6

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

$596

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/6

18:50-19:40

1 stop22h 50m

$604

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

$624

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/5

11:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/5

21:10-09:20

1 stop34h 10m

$626

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

21:45-00:20

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/8

21:55-19:40

1 stop19h 45m

$634

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

11:20-15:25

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/5

20:20-09:00

Nonstop10h 40m

$655

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

11:25-14:45

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/5

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

$692

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/6

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

$695

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

15:00-13:25

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/6

08:05-05:55

1 stop19h 50m

$709

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 12 April 2025.

When flying from Sydney to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney 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 12 April 2025.

The most flights from SYD to CN2 are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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 12 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
844 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,549 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai. On average, Kingsford Smith has 5 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 17 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on XiamenAir is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $629. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $634 and $655, respectively. XiamenAir is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $370 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from XiamenAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting from $379 and $387, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Shanghai on time: Juneyao Airlines (100%), Air France (98%), China Eastern (98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Shanghai? While on average our users pay $2,006, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $398. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $476.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Shanghai?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Shanghai is Guangzhou. Guangzhou is followed by Xiamen in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Sydney to Shanghai. Hong Kong sees the third most stopovers on flights from Sydney to Shanghai.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Mid-levels Escalators, and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Mid-levels Escalators, and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre can be visited by travelling about 12.6 km, 24.5 km, and 25.8 km respectively from Hong Kong Intl. Travellers can hire a car at Hong Kong Intl for an average daily rate of $130 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Shanghai flights?

    Flights departing from Sydney and landing in Shanghai stopover in Chengdu least frequently. Beijing sees the next fewest stopovers on Sydney to Shanghai flights. Haikou ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Sydney to Shanghai flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Sydney 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
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AirAsia XCheapest$283Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$391Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$446Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$446Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$447Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$448Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$499Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$570Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$600Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$650Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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