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

• Earliest: departs at 01:40 and lands at 11:26
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 07:01.

The flight takes about 9h 46m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Brisbane takes 9h 46m, 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 Shanghai to Brisbane range from $1,046 to $1,586, with an average of $1,275 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,046 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $878 return via Melbourne (MEL), compared with $1,495 for direct.

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%.

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

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).

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Shanghai to Brisbane. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $865 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,402, a difference of $537.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only China Eastern operates flights between Shanghai and Brisbane.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 38m, compared to 14h 41m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 18h 55m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland, and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane 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.