How many flights are there between Shanghai and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 10h 10m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney was $359 for a one-way ticket and $790 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Sydney?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai (Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.) and only 1 airport in Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight route.

Which airlines fly direct between Shanghai and Sydney?

There is just one airline that flies from Shanghai to Sydney direct and that is China Eastern . The best return deal found from China Eastern for the route is $938.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Sydney?

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

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Sydney.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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 Shanghai to Sydney.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Sydney?

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 Sydney with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

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 Sydney from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Shanghai to Sydney delayed?

Weekly flights between Shanghai and Sydney historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 106 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Sydney flights?

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Sydney flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and Sydney?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Sydney were found on China Southern ($790) and Air China ($817).

What are the most popular airlines flying to Sydney?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Sydney is China Eastern, followed by China Southern.

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Typical prices: $1,047-$1,436

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$1,019

Typical prices: $1,641-$1,928

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Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

22:25 - 07:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

09:20 - 21:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$790China Southern

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

22:25 - 07:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

09:20 - 21:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$796China Southern

Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

21:30 - 08:10SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

10:30 - 22:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

$817Air China

Thu, 3 Dec - Fri, 30 Apr

22:25 - 07:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

21:45 - 09:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$825China Southern

Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

20:50 - 07:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 35m1 stop Shenzhen

11:25 - 22:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$825China Southern

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

21:10 - 08:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

10:30 - 23:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

$837Air China

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

15:50 - 12:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 25m1 stop Hanoi Noibai

20:50 - 00:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$846Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

10:30 - 08:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 30m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl

10:05 - 08:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m1 stop Nanjing Lukou Intl

$994China Eastern

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

22:50 - 09:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 15m1 stop Jinan

11:05 - 12:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 45m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Dalian

$1,075China Eastern

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

06:30 - 09:05SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 35m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl

12:10 - 09:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 15m2 stops Wuhan Beijing Daxing Intl

$1,270China Eastern

Recent last minute flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

06:55 - 19:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

08:45 - 12:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

$846China Southern

Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

18:20 - 19:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

08:45 - 12:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

$884China Southern

Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

22:05 - 19:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

08:45 - 12:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

$884China Southern

Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

18:50 - 19:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

08:45 - 22:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 35m1 stop Shenzhen

$884China Southern

Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

15:50 - 12:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 25m1 stop Hanoi Noibai

10:15 - 12:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 25m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City

$889Vietnam Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

16:10 - 09:20SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

11:25 - 22:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 15m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$891XiamenAir

Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

16:10 - 09:20SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

11:25 - 22:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 15m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$906XiamenAir

Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

22:30 - 08:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 30m1 stop Nanjing Lukou Intl

11:00 - 19:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 25mdirect

$1,281China Eastern

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

11:20 - 08:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

10:05 - 09:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 45m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang

$1,302China Eastern

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

13:20 - 08:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 40m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl

10:05 - 09:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 45m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang

$1,347China Eastern

Recent direct flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

17:40 - 06:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10mdirect

08:50 - 16:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,019Juneyao Airlines

Sun, 20 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

17:40 - 06:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10mdirect

08:50 - 16:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,052Juneyao Airlines

Mon, 14 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

17:40 - 06:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10mdirect

08:50 - 16:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,052Juneyao Airlines

Sun, 13 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

17:40 - 06:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10mdirect

08:50 - 16:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,052Juneyao Airlines

Wed, 16 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

17:40 - 06:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10mdirect

08:50 - 16:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,052Juneyao Airlines

Wed, 16 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

17:40 - 06:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10mdirect

08:50 - 16:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,090Juneyao Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

17:40 - 06:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10mdirect

08:50 - 16:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,093Juneyao Airlines

Sun, 27 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan

17:45 - 07:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 35mdirect

09:20 - 16:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 30mdirect

$1,213China Eastern

Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

00:15 - 13:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 20mdirect

21:30 - 05:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 30mdirect

$1,232China Eastern

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

00:15 - 13:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 20mdirect

21:30 - 05:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 30mdirect

$1,239China Eastern

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Sydney flights

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

Prices

Airlines

Delays

How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Sydney from Shanghai usually cost between $750 and $1,258 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $790 on China Southern (27 Oct–31 Oct).

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Sydney flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to Sydney costs $1,240 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Sydney (SYD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 14% cheaper than other Shanghai-Sydney routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $832 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,524 and $1,459 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Sydney, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight	$359

Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from Shanghai to Sydney

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

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Sydney?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney was $359 for a one-way ticket and $790 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Sydney?
There are 2 airports in Shanghai (Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.) and only 1 airport in Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Sydney?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Sydney?
SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Sydney.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Sydney?
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 Shanghai to Sydney.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Sydney?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Sydney?
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 Sydney with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney?
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 Sydney from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Direct departures

Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith

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