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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:20 - 15:25MEL-SHA
31h 05m1 stop
16:50 - 19:20SHA-MEL
24h 30m1 stop
$525China Southern
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Wed, 1 May - Mon, 6 May
10:20 - 10:25MEL-SHA
26h 05m1 stop
15:50 - 08:40SHA-MEL
14h 50m1 stop
$530China Southern
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Mon, 20 May - Sun, 2 Jun
20:20 - 11:50SYD-PVG
17h 30m1 stop
13:10 - 14:15PVG-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
$562Sichuan Airlines
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Sun, 26 May - Sun, 2 Jun
20:00 - 22:55SYD-SHA
28h 55m1 stop
16:50 - 19:40SHA-SYD
24h 50m1 stop
Sat, 25 May - Sat, 8 Jun
20:20 - 13:50SYD-PVG
19h 30m1 stop
01:35 - 07:55PVG-SYD
28h 20m1 stop
Tue, 4 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
11:35 - 22:40MEL-SHA
13h 05m1 stop
10:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
21h 25m1 stop
$576XiamenAir
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Wed, 8 May - Wed, 15 May
20:20 - 13:50MEL-PVG
19h 30m1 stop
13:10 - 14:20PVG-MEL
23h 10m1 stop
$590Sichuan Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
11:25 - 11:00SYD-SHA
25h 35m1 stop
21:00 - 09:20SHA-SYD
34h 20m1 stop
$590XiamenAir
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 1 Jun
20:00 - 16:10SYD-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
16:25 - 14:10PVG-SYD
19h 45m1 stop
$599Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 23 May - Fri, 31 May
20:00 - 22:55SYD-SHA
28h 55m1 stop
08:30 - 14:10SHA-SYD
27h 40m1 stop
$600Hainan Airlines
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Sat, 25 May - Fri, 7 Jun

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $932. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are $1,051 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, when flights cost $848 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,049.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Melbourne Airport $435 one-way - $991 return, from Sydney $451 one-way - $867 return, from Brisbane $767 one-way - $1,426 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Wuxi Airport, with an average flight price of $220.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,383 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,101 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 42% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Shanghai on KAYAK are from Sydney, which takes 10h 00m, Brisbane, which takes 10h 20m, Melbourne, which takes 10h 20m, and Perth, which takes 12h 15m.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each day?

There are around 5 direct flights from within Australia to Shanghai every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 11:00 the most common departure time and 71% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

Each week there are around 31 direct flights from within Australia to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Shanghai each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. Instead, there are 31 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Sydney.

How many cities have direct flights to Shanghai?

From Australia, there are direct flights to Shanghai from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Sydney, with 18 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

$273
Flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • Which public transport services are available from Shanghai Pudong International Airport?

    You can take the metro, the Maglev or the bus from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to get into the city centre. If using the metro, take line 2 to Guanglan Road station, where you can transfer to another train that will take you to the city centre. Maglev is the high-speed train that will take you to Longyang Road station; you then need to change to another service towards the city centre. Several bus lines leave from outside both terminals, including a late-night bus and a shuttle bus that goes direct to the city centre.

  • How can I get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the city centre using public transport?

    From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport you can take metro lines 2 or 10, both of which will take you straight to the city centre. Metro trains run between 6am and 10pm. There are several bus lines leaving from outside both terminals, including a night bus and a late-night line, with prices from 2 YUAN (about $0.4) to 30 YUAN (about $6).

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Shanghai Pudong International Airport?

    T2 Max VIP Hourly Lounge is a hotel located inside Terminal 2, offering rooms for rent at an hourly rate. Dazhong Airport Hotel Shanghai is located between Terminals 1 and 2, a five-minute walk from the airport. Ramada Pudong Airport Shanghai, Shanghai Airlines Travel Hotel and The QUBE Pudong Hotel are all within five to fifteen minutes of the airport, and they all offer shuttle bus transfers.

  • Which hotels are available in the vicinity of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?

    Boyue Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is located in Terminal 2 of the airport. The Shanghai International Airport Hotel is a five-minute walk from the airport, near to Terminal 1; it offers day rooms from 6am to 4pm and has an airport shuttle service available. The Argyle International Airport Hotel is also a five-minute walk from Terminal 1, and offers a free shuttle every hour to Terminal 2.

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and the city centre of Shanghai is 15 km, which makes it the closest of the 2 Shanghai airports airports. Shanghai Pudong Airport is 30 km away from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Shanghai?

    On average, a flight to Shanghai costs $906. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $315 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.
  • You can find direct flights to Shanghai from Sydney with Chinese Eastern, which land at either Shanghai Pudong International Airport or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The latter is closer to the city centre – about 15km away, while Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 45km away. Both are modern, well-connected international airports.
  • Luggage storage is available at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in the departures area near Gate 5. The rates for storing hand luggage vary depending on the size of the item and the number of hours you chose to store it for.
  • If you are traveling with kids, you will find a Children’s Park in Shanghai Pudong International Airport. It is located in Terminal 2 near International Boarding Gate 81 and is open from 9am to 8pm. In Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport you will find a nursery in Terminal 1, next to the post office in Departures B.
  • If you have some time after your flight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, head to the art gallery in Domestic Departures in Terminal 1, or to the Maritime Museum that is also located in Terminal 1. You will also find the Museum of Pudong Airport in Terminal 2 near Boarding Gate D90, which holds Chinese culture exhibitions. Children can learn more about Chinese culture in Han Culture Park, which is near the museum in Terminal 2.
  • Taxis from both Shanghai airports have fixed rates if the distance travelled is under 3km; and metered rates for distances above this that depend on the time of day and total distance travelled. A trip from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the city centre should cost around 180 YUAN (about $36) during the day and around 230 YUAN (about $46) at night.
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Direct departures

Australia to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Australia

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Book Cheap Shanghai Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/5Wed
1 stopChina Southern
31h 05mMEL-SHA
6/5Mon
1 stopChina Southern
24h 30mSHA-MEL
$525
20/5Mon
1 stopChina Southern
26h 05mMEL-SHA
2/6Sun
1 stopChina Southern
14h 50mSHA-MEL
$530
26/5Sun
1 stopSichuan Airlines
17h 30mSYD-PVG
2/6Sun
1 stopSichuan Airlines
23h 05mPVG-SYD
$562
25/5Sat
1 stop
28h 55mSYD-SHA
8/6Sat
1 stop
24h 50mSHA-SYD
$562
4/6Tue
1 stop
19h 30mSYD-PVG
15/6Sat
1 stop
28h 20mPVG-SYD
$563
8/5Wed
1 stopXiamenAir
13h 05mMEL-SHA
15/5Wed
1 stopXiamenAir
21h 25mSHA-MEL
$576
6/6Thu
1 stopSichuan Airlines
19h 30mMEL-PVG
23/6Sun
1 stopSichuan Airlines
23h 10mPVG-MEL
$590
25/5Sat
1 stopXiamenAir
25h 35mSYD-SHA
1/6Sat
1 stopXiamenAir
34h 20mSHA-SYD
$590
23/5Thu
1 stopHainan Airlines
22h 10mSYD-PVG
31/5Fri
1 stopHainan Airlines
19h 45mPVG-SYD
$599
25/5Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
28h 55mSYD-SHA
7/6Fri
1 stopHainan Airlines
27h 40mSHA-SYD
$600

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/6Sun
1 stop
24h 55mMEL-PVG
$273
28/7Sun
1 stopHainan Airlines
25h 40mMEL-PVG
$284
14/5Tue
1 stopSichuan Airlines
19h 30mSYD-PVG
$284
9/6Sun
1 stopSichuan Airlines
17h 30mMEL-PVG
$287
1/6Sat
1 stopChina Southern
27h 30mSYD-SHA
$301
1/6Sat
1 stopChina Southern
29h 25mSYD-PVG
$301
11/6Tue
1 stopXiamenAir
23h 15mMEL-SHA
$307
17/5Fri
1 stopXiamenAir
31h 35mSYD-SHA
$321
12/6Wed
1 stopAirAsia X
19h 20mMEL-PVG
$335
21/6Fri
1 stopAirAsia X
16h 35mSYD-PVG
$347

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Recent domestic flight deals

16/5Thu
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
17/5Fri
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
$476
10/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 30mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
$476
13/5Mon
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
17/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
$500
11/5Sat
multi-stopShandong Airlines
20h 10mDLC-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 40mSHA-DLC
$611
9/5Thu
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 35mPEK-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 20mSHA-PEK
$712
11/5Sat
directChina Eastern
1h 50mDLC-SHA
12/5Sun
directChina Eastern
2h 05mSHA-DLC
$811
11/5Sat
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 45mCSX-SHA
12/5Sun
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 45mSHA-CSX
$900
1/6Sat
directShanghai Airlines
1h 30mWUH-SHA
4/6Tue
directShanghai Airlines
1h 45mSHA-WUH
$912
16/5Thu
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mCAN-SHA
20/5Mon
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 25mSHA-CAN
$960
10/5Fri
directChina Eastern
2h 20mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
18h 25mPVG-SZX
$990

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Last minute flights to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/4Mon
multi-stop
28h 40mMEL-PVG
14/5Tue
multi-stop
19h 55mPVG-MEL
$522
1/5Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
31h 05mMEL-SHA
6/5Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
24h 30mSHA-MEL
$525
27/4Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
31h 20mSYD-SHA
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
22h 50mSHA-SYD
$570
27/4Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
26h 30mSYD-SHA
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
20h 50mSHA-SYD
$579
27/4Sat
multi-stopXiamenAir
25h 35mSYD-SHA
11/5Sat
multi-stopXiamenAir
19h 10mSHA-SYD
$588
30/4Tue
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
19h 30mSYD-PVG
7/5Tue
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
23h 05mPVG-SYD
$622
27/4Sat
multi-stopAirAsia X
29h 05mSYD-PVG
10/5Fri
multi-stopAirAsia X
16h 25mPVG-SYD
$623
30/4Tue
multi-stopAirAsia X
29h 05mSYD-PVG
6/5Mon
multi-stopAirAsia X
16h 25mPVG-SYD
$626
29/4Mon
multi-stopAir China
20h 55mMEL-PVG
14/5Tue
multi-stopAir China
20h 15mPVG-MEL
$648
1/5Wed
multi-stopXiamenAir
29h 45mMEL-SHA
8/5Wed
multi-stopXiamenAir
21h 25mSHA-MEL
$717

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