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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Sydney from $401

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or March, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Sydney (SYD). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$780

One-way from

$401

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,530
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 19/4-3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
21/3
  • 21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 19/410:10SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 10mXiamenAir
Sat 3/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/1$780
Wed 23/415:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Wed 30/420:20SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$782
Mon 3/321:10PVG - SYD
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/321:50SYD - PVG
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$789
Mon 3/309:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/314:05SYD - SHA
3 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$816
Thu 8/515:10PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 05mVietnam Airlines
Fri 9/510:15SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/1$837
Tue 6/500:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 22/515:00SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1$838
Tue 25/219:25SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Wed 26/220:40SYD - SHA
1 stop16h 15mAir China
Deal found 16/1$861
Sun 2/302:15PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/322:15SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,009
Tue 17/610:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 35mChina Southern
Mon 23/608:45SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$1,020
Tue 22/401:35PVG - SYD
1 stop30h 10mCebu Pacific
Wed 30/411:15SYD - PVG
1 stop14h 50mCebu Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,038
Wed 7/517:45PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 22/508:05SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,046
Thu 8/513:25PVG - SYD
2 stops20h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/521:50SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,072

Find flights from Shanghai to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Sydney 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 17 January 2025.

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ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 23/4

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

20:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

$782

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/3

21:10-22:20

2 stops22h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

21:50-23:55

2 stops29h 05m

$789

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/3

09:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

14:05-10:10

3 stops23h 05m

$816

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/5

15:10-08:15

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

10:15-12:40

1 stop28h 25m

$837

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/5

00:35-19:15

1 stop16h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/5

15:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

$838

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/2

19:25-15:30

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/2

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

$861

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/2

16:10-10:25

1 stop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/2

12:30-12:40

1 stop27h 10m

$898

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/3

02:15-20:35

1 stop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

22:15-14:15

1 stop19h 00m

$1,009

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 22/4

01:35-09:45

1 stop30h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

11:15-00:05

1 stop14h 50m

$1,038

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/5

17:45-06:05

Nonstop10h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/5

08:05-16:05

Nonstop10h 00m

$1,046

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 PVG to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to Sydney in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Sydney. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to SYD are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines and XiamenAir. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
79 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.7
Good
36 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Shanghai?

    If you book a flight to Sydney from Shanghai, you will be flying to Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 9 flights from Shanghai to Kingsford Smith per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Shanghai to Sydney is XiamenAir. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $780 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sichuan Airlines and Vietnam Airlines, starting at $782 and $837 round-trip. XiamenAir is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $430 on Cebu Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $607 and China Southern from $822 one-way.

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

    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 Shanghai to Sydney on time: LATAM Airlines (90%), Air France (88%), Qantas Airways (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Sydney? While on average our users pay $1,942, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $535. The most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $546.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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