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Only China Eastern operates flights between Shanghai and Brisbane.

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

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.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $854 return via Melbourne (MEL), compared with $1,446 for direct.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 2% 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 39% on the Shanghai to Brisbane route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $842 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,358, a difference of $516. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Railway Station, and Mater Private Hospital Brisbane. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 06:56
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 07:06.

The flight takes about 9h 51m.

A direct flight from Shanghai to Brisbane takes 9h 51m, 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 $887 to $5,622. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Shanghai to Brisbane are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $681.

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 54m, compared to 15h 40m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 18h 03m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· Simba Car Hire
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Alpha
· EverythingFleet

Return flights from Shanghai to Brisbane range from $981 to $1,454, with an average of $1,194 over the past 12 months. Anything below $981 counts as a good deal.