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

• Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 10:34
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 07:09.

The flight takes about 10h 24m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes 10h 24m, covering 12,680 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 Sydney range from $975 to $1,609, with an average of $1,276 over the past 12 months. Anything below $975 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $1,276 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $605 return via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), compared with $1,467 for direct.

China Eastern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Juneyao Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Shanghai to Sydney flights are:

• China Eastern: 86% on time
• Juneyao Airlines: 70% on time
• Qantas Airways: 55% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$49 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Shanghai to Sydney flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Shanghai to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $479, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $57 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• Bargain Car Rentals
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Shanghai to Sydney may depart from several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Flights usually arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai to Sydney route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Shanghai to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,000 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,408, a difference of $408.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Shanghai and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flying via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 35m, compared to 14h 57m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 15h 07m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Sydney is 3 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 Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Juneyao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• 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.