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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).

Only China Eastern operates flights between Brisbane and Shanghai.

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).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $825 return via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), compared with $1,396 for direct.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Brisbane to Shanghai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,043 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,146, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road, and Xujiahui Shopping District. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 21:21
• Latest: departs at 11:15 and lands at 21:36.

The flight takes about 10h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 31% above the route average of $1,051. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Shanghai takes 10h 21m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $901 to $7,177. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $572, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 59m, compared to 15h 25m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 15h 49m 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.

Return flights from Brisbane to Shanghai range from $736 to $1,429, with an average of $1,051 over the past 12 months. Anything below $736 counts as a good deal.