Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney was $430 for a one-way ticket and $744 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct between Shanghai and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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 $946.

Question 6

Which airlines fly direct between Shanghai and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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 $946.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $643 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,536 and $1,470 respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $643 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,536 and $1,470 respectively.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How often are flights from Shanghai to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Shanghai and Sydney historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 105 minutes.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Sydney were found on XiamenAir ($744) and Sichuan Airlines ($779).

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Sydney were found on XiamenAir ($744) and Sichuan Airlines ($779).

Question 23

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to Sydney costs $1,249 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. The most popular route is between Hangzhou (HGH) and Sydney (SYD).

Question 24

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to Sydney costs $1,249 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. The most popular route is between Hangzhou (HGH) and Sydney (SYD).

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

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