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$886
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PVG - SYD • 1 stop
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$1,178
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sydney

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

Sat, 15 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
11:55 - 09:35
PVG
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SYD
19h 40m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
11:05 - 23:50
SYD
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PVG
14h 45m
1 stop
$886Hong Kong Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
Vietnam Airlines Logo
15:50 - 12:15
PVG
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SYD
18h 25m
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:15 - 12:40
SYD
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PVG
28h 25m
1 stop
$887Vietnam Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Vietnam Airlines Logo
15:50 - 12:15
PVG
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SYD
18h 25m
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:15 - 12:40
SYD
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PVG
28h 25m
1 stop
$896Vietnam Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov
AirAsia X Logo
01:35 - 20:35
PVG
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SYD
16h 00m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
21:50 - 00:20
SYD
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PVG
29h 30m
1 stop
$899AirAsia X
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
AirAsia X Logo
01:35 - 20:35
PVG
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SYD
16h 00m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
21:50 - 00:20
SYD
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PVG
29h 30m
1 stop
$918AirAsia X
Sun, 20 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
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16:30 - 15:30
PVG
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SYD
20h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:40 - 09:45
SYD
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PVG
16h 05m
1 stop
$922Air China
Thu, 17 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
Air China Logo
19:30 - 15:30
SHA
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SYD
17h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:40 - 09:55
SYD
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SHA
16h 15m
1 stop
$924Air China
Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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08:05 - 19:20
SHA
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SYD
33h 15m
2 stops
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20:50 - 23:25
SYD
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SHA
28h 35m
2 stops
$937Multiple Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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16:10 - 09:20
SHA
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SYD
15h 10m
1 stop
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11:25 - 22:40
SYD
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SHA
13h 15m
1 stop
$945XiamenAir
Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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08:05 - 19:20
SHA
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SYD
33h 15m
2 stops
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20:50 - 23:25
SYD
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28h 35m
2 stops
$964Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney departing in August.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Sydney flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to Sydney costs $1,128 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Sydney (SYD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 20% cheaper than other Shanghai-Sydney routes. The most popular route is between Hangzhou (HGH) and Sydney (SYD).

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 round-trip 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 November, where tickets cost $515 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,019 and $911 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$493
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.
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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 $493 for a one-way ticket and $886 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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China SouthernOverall score based on 155 reviews
8.1Crew
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7.2Food
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
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Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
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Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Originally I booked this flight in Business Class seats, but few weeks prior to departure they downgraded our ticket to Premium Economy class because they change the type of airplane but refused to compensate any difference in pricing. That is totally unfair practice to treat a business class costumer. The food on the flight is just OK and so is the service. The boarding is a mad house, you have no idea which line is for economy or sky priority class, unless you go to the front of the line to find out.

All good except with the new restrictions on using auxiliary power banks during the flight, business class really should have power access.

Ground crew Tried to charge us 1200 RMB -about $160 for Carry on when checking in Wuhan, they say the suitcase is too large, but it’s the standard samsonite carry out suitcase purchased at Costco and we had no issue when we travelled to China just a month ago, same airline. They Wuhan ground crew even threatened that when we layover in Xiamen, they will charge even more. Very unprofessional and caused a lot of stress. The airline really needs to investigate it.

Never got to go because of i correct information while attempting to check in

I recently flew with Xiamen Airlines and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. To start, the seats were incredibly uncomfortable. They were cramped with minimal legroom, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position during the flight. This was exacerbated by the poor seat padding, which left me with a sore back and neck by the end of the journey. The food provided was another major letdown. The meals were bland and unappetizing, and it was clear that little effort was put into the quality or presentation. Even the snacks were subpar, and there were limited options for those with dietary restrictions. The airport transfer experience was terrible. The airline’s ground staff were unhelpful and disorganized, leading to long waits and confusion. This was especially frustrating when I was already tired from the uncomfortable flight. The process was poorly managed, making the entire experience stressful and inconvenient. Lastly, the in-flight entertainment was mediocre at best. The selection of movies and TV shows was outdated, and the screens were small and low-quality. The system also experienced frequent glitches, making it difficult to enjoy even the limited options available. Overall, my experience with Xiamen Airlines was far from satisfactory. From the uncomfortable seats and bad food to the terrible airport transfer experience and mediocre entertainment, I would not recommend flying with them.

The Jakarta flight was better.. We got off the plane fast. LAX to Xiamen was a slow exit. It took half and hour to disembark.

Free meals on all flights in economy. The 737´s don’t have screens so it’s a bummer. But the selection on 787´s is wide

The plane was small and a little stuffy inside the plane.

Going to Xiamen they did not offer any wine and basically offered two food choices in tin trays. Something you would expect on a domestic flight in China not a $10k business class flight. The flight attendant admitted they also stopped paying for satellite Wi-Fi; which they used to offer and now don't - without apology. Normally I am a huge fan of a non-stop but the difference between Japanese or US carriers is a large one and well worth a stop in Korea or Japan rather than pay double for no amenities at all. The plane is nice, but the experience was below par.

Once on board, everything is perfect. The young and pretty flight attendants warmly welcome each passenger and demonstrate excellent service attitudes. As passengers board one after another, the flight attendants begin to inquire about our meal preferences. I requested to see a wine list and choose a suitable red wine. She replied that there were no menus or wine lists, but she would take a photo of the red wine options on her phone and show me later. After lunch, the flight attendants began to ask about dinner arrangements. It turns out that there were only three options for dinner: seafood, chicken, and beef, exactly the same as lunch.

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