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$306 Find cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai departing on 20/5. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai (SYD-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney 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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20:00 - 16:10SYD-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
16:25 - 14:10PVG-SYD
19h 45m1 stop
$460Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 11 Jul - Mon, 19 Aug
20:00 - 22:55SYD-SHA
28h 55m1 stop
08:30 - 14:10SHA-SYD
27h 40m1 stop
$472Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 12 Sep - Mon, 16 Sep
11:05 - 00:55SYD-PVG
15h 50m1 stop
21:55 - 19:40PVG-SYD
19h 45m1 stop
Mon, 20 May - Wed, 29 May
08:45 - 14:25SYD-SHA
31h 40m1 stop
22:00 - 19:40SHA-SYD
19h 40m1 stop
$546China Southern
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 29 May
20:00 - 16:10SYD-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
01:35 - 20:00PVG-SYD
16h 25m1 stop
Tue, 21 May - Fri, 24 May
10:05 - 00:20SYD-PVG
16h 15m1 stop
06:55 - 08:25PVG-SYD
23h 30m1 stop
$555China Southern
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Mon, 29 Jul - Fri, 6 Sep
21:15 - 00:20SYD-PVG
29h 05m1 stop
01:35 - 20:00PVG-SYD
16h 25m1 stop
$582AirAsia X
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Tue, 28 May - Thu, 27 Jun
11:25 - 08:50SYD-SHA
23h 25m1 stop
10:10 - 09:20SHA-SYD
21h 10m1 stop
$587XiamenAir
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Sat, 1 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
11:25 - 12:50SYD-SHA
27h 25m1 stop
10:10 - 09:20SHA-SYD
21h 10m1 stop
$594XiamenAir
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Sun, 2 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
21:15 - 00:20SYD-PVG
29h 05m1 stop
01:35 - 20:00PVG-SYD
16h 25m1 stop
$602AirAsia X
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Sat, 18 May - Wed, 29 May

Flights from Sydney to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Sydney to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Sydney to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Sydney to Shanghai cost $310 and was between Sydney and Hangzhou. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $518.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Sydney to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Sydney to Shanghai, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Shanghai is March, where tickets cost $879 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,612 and $1,416 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney 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 on the flight from Sydney to Shanghai, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, China Southern offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $306. KAYAK users also found Sydney to Shanghai return flights on Hainan Airlines from $460 and on China Southern from $546.

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Shanghai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sydney to Shanghai.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Shanghai. They are China Eastern and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Qantas Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing $740. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Qantas Airways.

How many flights are there between Sydney and Shanghai per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Sydney and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 10h 35m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Each week, there are 18 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Shanghai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Sydney to Shanghai take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 10h 00m.

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Cheapest flight

$306
Flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai was $202 for a one-way ticket and $304 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Shanghai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Shanghai from Sydney?

    Guangzhou is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney 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 from Sydney to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney 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 from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kingsford Smith to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, China Eastern

Air France, China Eastern

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air France, China Eastern

Air France, China Eastern

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, China Eastern

Air France, China Eastern

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air France, China Eastern

Air France, China Eastern

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/5Mon
1 stopChina Southern
26h 30mSYD-SHA
$306
25/7Thu
1 stopChina Southern
16h 15mSYD-PVG
$306
31/5Fri
1 stopXiamenAir
31h 35mSYD-SHA
$316
11/6Tue
1 stopXiamenAir
29h 20mSYD-SHA
$333
3/7Wed
1 stopAirAsia X
16h 35mSYD-PVG
$343
3/7Wed
1 stopAirAsia X
16h 35mSYD-PVG
$346
5/7Fri
1 stopThai AirAsia X
23h 50mSYD-PVG
$352
15/6Sat
1 stopThai AirAsia X
16h 50mSYD-PVG
$355
8/5Wed
1 stopChina Eastern
22h 25mSYD-PVG
$411
20/5Mon
directChina Eastern
10h 40mSYD-PVG
$528

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Last minute flights from Sydney 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 from Sydney to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/5Fri
multi-stop
26h 35mSYD-PVG
17/5Fri
multi-stop
15h 40mPVG-SYD
$626
10/5Fri
multi-stopXiamenAir
23h 25mSYD-SHA
17/5Fri
multi-stopXiamenAir
19h 10mSHA-SYD
$663
10/5Fri
multi-stopXiamenAir
27h 25mSYD-SHA
13/5Mon
multi-stopXiamenAir
17h 10mSHA-SYD
$673
8/5Wed
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
30h 05mSYD-PVG
7/6Fri
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
14h 45mPVG-SYD
$706
8/5Wed
multi-stop
39h 00mSYD-PVG
7/6Fri
multi-stop
15h 40mPVG-SYD
$756
10/5Fri
multi-stop
27h 45mSYD-PVG
17/5Fri
multi-stop
15h 40mPVG-SYD
$790
8/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 00mSYD-SHA
7/6Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
19h 30mSHA-SYD
$836
10/5Fri
directChina Eastern
10h 40mSYD-PVG
16/5Thu
directChina Eastern
10h 20mPVG-SYD
$903
10/5Fri
directChina Eastern
10h 40mSYD-PVG
17/5Fri
directChina Eastern
10h 40mPVG-SYD
$980
10/5Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 55mSYD-PVG
16/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 15mPVG-SYD
$8,852

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Sydney - Shanghai Flights

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