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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney takes 10h 24m, covering 12,648 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 Pu Dong Airport to Sydney range from $1,003 to $1,662, with an average of $1,330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,003 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $1,330 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 $599 return via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), compared with $1,492 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 Pu Dong Airport 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.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $484, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
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Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 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 Pu Dong Airport to Sydney route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $987 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,622, a difference of $635.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 57m, compared to 15h 12m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 15h 15m via Shenzhen (SZX).

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (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.