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$220 Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney departing on 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:50 - 19:40SHA-SYD
20h 50m1 stop
08:45 - 09:15SYD-SHA
26h 30m1 stop
$532China Southern
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Mon, 27 May - Mon, 3 Jun
21:55 - 19:40PVG-SYD
19h 45m1 stop
11:05 - 00:55SYD-PVG
15h 50m1 stop
Sun, 19 May - Mon, 27 May
06:55 - 19:40PVG-SYD
34h 45m1 stop
11:05 - 00:55SYD-PVG
15h 50m1 stop
Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
16:25 - 14:10PVG-SYD
19h 45m1 stop
20:00 - 16:10SYD-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
$587Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 21 May
16:25 - 14:10PVG-SYD
19h 45m1 stop
20:00 - 19:25SYD-PVG
25h 25m1 stop
$654Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 23 Aug - Sat, 7 Sep
18:10 - 09:20SHA-SYD
13h 10m1 stop
11:25 - 22:40SYD-SHA
13h 15m1 stop
$676XiamenAir
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Sun, 18 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
12:10 - 09:20SHA-SYD
19h 10m1 stop
11:25 - 08:50SYD-SHA
23h 25m1 stop
$678XiamenAir
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Sun, 30 Jun - Fri, 5 Jul
11:55 - 14:15PVG-SYD
24h 20m1 stop
20:20 - 11:50SYD-PVG
17h 30m1 stop
$688Sichuan Airlines
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Sat, 17 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
13:10 - 14:15PVG-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
20:20 - 13:50SYD-PVG
19h 30m1 stop
$691Sichuan Airlines
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Sat, 17 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
15:10 - 08:15PVG-SYD
15h 05m1 stop
10:15 - 12:40SYD-PVG
28h 25m1 stop
$726Vietnam Airlines
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Fri, 7 Jun - Fri, 14 Jun

Flights from Shanghai to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Sydney flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Shanghai to Sydney.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Shanghai to Sydney cost $606 and was between Hangzhou and Sydney. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,017.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from Shanghai to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Shanghai to Sydney, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Shanghai, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Shanghai to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $919 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,744 and $1,651 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Shanghai to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Sydney, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Shanghai to Sydney found on KAYAK was with Sichuan Airlines for $220. China Southern proposed a return connection from $532 and Hainan Airlines from $587.

Which airlines fly direct between Shanghai and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Shanghai to Sydney.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney. They are China Eastern and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Qantas Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing $901. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Qantas Airways.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Shanghai and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 10h 31m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 18 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
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.

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Sydney take?

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney. The quickest journey takes 10h 20m.

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Cheapest flight

$220
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.

FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney was $145 for a one-way ticket and $351 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Sydney, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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.

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Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Kingsford Smith, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, China Eastern

Air France, China Eastern

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air France, China Eastern

Air France, China Eastern

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, China Eastern

Air France, China Eastern

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air France, China Eastern

Air France, China Eastern

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/6Mon
1 stopSichuan Airlines
21h 05mPVG-SYD
$220
3/6Mon
1 stopSichuan Airlines
21h 05mPVG-SYD
$226
20/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
34h 45mPVG-SYD
$243
20/5Mon
1 stopAirAsia X
16h 25mPVG-SYD
$244
20/5Mon
1 stopAirAsia X
16h 25mPVG-SYD
$250
20/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
34h 45mPVG-SYD
$252
23/5Thu
1 stop
18h 05mPVG-SYD
$276
31/5Fri
1 stopHainan Airlines
15h 40mPVG-SYD
$290
17/5Fri
1 stopHainan Airlines
15h 40mPVG-SYD
$299
2/6Sun
2 stops
27h 50mPVG-SYD
$315

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Last minute flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Shanghai to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/5Sat
directQantas Airways
10h 35mPVG-SYD
13/5Mon
directQantas Airways
10h 55mSYD-PVG
$967
11/5Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
15h 05mPVG-SYD
13/5Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 25mSYD-PVG
$1,048
11/5Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
19h 30mSHA-SYD
13/5Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
16h 15mSYD-SHA
$1,048
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
15h 00mPVG-SYD
13/5Mon
directChina Eastern
10h 00mSYD-PVG
$1,674
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
15h 00mPVG-SYD
13/5Mon
directChina Eastern
10h 00mSYD-PVG
$1,676
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
19h 45mPVG-SYD
13/5Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
19h 50mSYD-PVG
$2,394

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