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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 21:30
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 07:20.

The flight takes about 10h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Brisbane to Shanghai takes 10h 20m, covering 11,787 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Brisbane to Shanghai range from $806 to $1,477, with an average of $1,123 over the past 12 months. Anything below $806 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $1,123 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $740 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with $1,399 for direct.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Shanghai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Flights from Brisbane to Shanghai usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

One-stop flights from Brisbane to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Brisbane to Shanghai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,087 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,274, a difference of $188.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only China Eastern operates flights between Brisbane and Shanghai.

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 16m, compared to 14h 20m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 15h 54m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Shanghai is 2 hours behind Brisbane (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing An Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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).

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).