$452 Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Shanghai

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$961
Typical prices: $1,227-$915
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 14/8Sat 19/9
BNE - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,140
Typical prices: $1,782-$1,327
China Eastern
Wed 2/9Wed 9/9
BNE - PVG • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Shanghai (BNE-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Brisbane 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Brisbane to Shanghai

Fri, 14 Aug - Sat, 19 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:30 - 01:10
BNE
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PVG
18h 40m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:25 - 20:35
PVG
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BNE
27h 10m
1 stop
$961Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
China Southern Logo
10:10 - 10:20
BNE
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SHA
26h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 08:25
SHA
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BNE
14h 35m
1 stop
$968China Southern
Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
China Southern Logo
10:10 - 10:20
BNE
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SHA
26h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:50 - 08:25
SHA
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BNE
18h 35m
1 stop
$978China Southern
Fri, 17 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:10 - 15:05
BNE
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PVG
22h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:50 - 16:55
PVG
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BNE
22h 05m
1 stop
$981Singapore Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:10 - 15:05
BNE
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PVG
22h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:50 - 16:55
PVG
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BNE
22h 05m
1 stop
$983Singapore Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 - 12:05
BNE
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SHA
25h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 10:50
SHA
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BNE
34h 20m
1 stop
$988Cathay Pacific
Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 01:00
BNE
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PVG
30h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 21:30
PVG
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BNE
21h 40m
2 stops
$988Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:05 - 16:35
BNE
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PVG
35h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 21:30
PVG
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BNE
23h 55m
3 stops
$997Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:20 - 14:30
BNE
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PVG
29h 10m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
16:00 - 10:05
PVG
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BNE
16h 05m
1 stop
$1,004Philippine Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:05 - 20:55
BNE
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SHA
22h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 10:50
SHA
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BNE
19h 30m
1 stop
$1,024Cathay Pacific
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to Shanghai flights

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

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai departing in August.

What is the cheapest Brisbane to Shanghai flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Brisbane to Shanghai costs $961 on the route between Brisbane (BNE) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost $486 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $871 and $605 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$452
Flight from Brisbane to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Brisbane to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Shanghai

  • How much does a taxi cost from Shanghai airports to the centre of Shanghai?

    Once you’ve arrived at Shanghai Pudong Airport, make your way to the arrivals exit, where you can hire a taxi. A trip from Pudong to the city centre is likely to take around 50min to 1h and will cost around 150 CNY (30 AUD). If your flight has landed at Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), your taxi is likely to take closer to 30min and cost roughly 60 CNY (12 AUD).

  • What routes do airlines offer between Brisbane Airport and the Shanghai airports?

    If you’re flying from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, EVA Air offers flights with a single layover at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE). EVA Air also has flights to Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA) with a single layover in Taipei. If your flight to Pudong is serviced by a combination of Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines, you’re likely to have a trip with two layovers, the first being at Sydney Airport (SYD) and the second at Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai was $452 for a one-way ticket and $961 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Shanghai?

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Brisbane 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane with another airline.

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Brisbane to Shanghai

  • If you want to relax and have something to eat before flying out from Brisbane Airport (BNE), make your way to My Lounge in the International Departures Terminal. It will cost around 60 AUD to enter and offers pay-as-you-go services inside such as drinks, food, magazines and shower facilities.
  • If you’re travelling with a small child, you will find numerous Parent Rooms in the Brisbane International Terminal, which come with baby-changing facilities including microwaves and feeding chairs.
  • If you’re looking for assistance with a hidden disability, Brisbane Airport offers sunflower lanyards that let the airport staff know that you may need assistance. Contact the airport ahead of time to arrange this.
  • If you need information after arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), you’ll find information desks opposite Gate 8 in the T1 Arrivals Hall and near the HK-Macao-Taiwan Arrivals Exit in the T2 Arrivals Hall.

Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to Shanghai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Brisbane to Shanghai.
Find which airlines fly direct from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Brisbane to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Brisbane

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

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Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

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Sunday

China Eastern

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Brisbane to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Brisbane to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1545 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

8.0 ExcellentWee Keng, Apr 2026
SIN - ICN
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Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

It was okay. I feel that Singapore Airlines isn't as good as it used to be but it's still not bad

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

No frills airline with minimal leg room and no entertainment

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

Food isn’t hot, seat is too tight even for a person weight 120 lbs.

I upgraded my flight to business and before boarding they told me they will not have food on the flight unless someone declines the food service.

The service was better on this flight from the long haul one, but still very poor from The Cathay Pacific of the past.

If there is any negative rating for kayak and also for Cathay Pacific or the dealer I used I would give all of them -1000000000000000 I will never ever use kayak again you scammers you rip me off with everything

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

More meal choice. There was only pork, beef and shrimp. I could not eat any of it and they had no alternatives

The only notable problem was bathroom facilities. Only one toilet for far too many people, and dirty nearly all the time. Both otherwise, Cathay Pacific is great. Wonderful staff everywhere.

Crew were not engaging. Only engaged if requested. Food taste was mediocre

Multiple late or canceled flights. Lounge was 100 degrees. Food was terrible. The plane was incredibly old, and best of all, a screaming child for 3 hours. All for the low low price of $2,600 one way Hanoi to Shanghai. No idea how Cathay is ranked so high. Cathay is not much better than American Airlines or Spirit. In the future I will go out of my way to not fly Cathay.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

Great food selection in lounge. Excellent bartender, friendly staff. Good service on the plane.

Check in process was excellent. Lounge needs improvement. Food not palatable and no good choices.

Absolutely terrible. I will never fly that airline again. The problem was with the constant emails changing my seats, arrival/ departure times and the aircraft. The staff at the airports and onboard were great. Between making the appointment in May 2025 and my actual trip I had over 50 emails announcing changes. I was traveling with 3 other couples and they experienced the same thing.

Flight was good took off on time arrived early. Crew was awesome and did a great job. Very helpful and courteous. Bags arrived super fast with no hassles. Great flight!!!!!!

Excellent! All flight related was memorable ! My first experience with Mabuhay Lounge,,, not so good

Great. Always great service and their pilots know how to land planes properly

Food could of been better. Crew was pretty much average. It was raining a lot on arrival, had to take a bus to immigration building,

It was great! The flight was on time and had a smoother flight

You have to pay $25 to get access to smoking lounge. One coffee and small bottle of water coupon provided. Max time 2 hrs for two entries total.

Crew excellent calling me by name ! Only downside was no inflight WiFi

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

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