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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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 Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $585 return via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), compared with $1,383 for direct.

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

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 40%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $963 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,582 – a $619 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Central Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 10:27
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 07:07.

The flight takes about 10h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of $1,269. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney takes 10h 12m, 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.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $453, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

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: 67% on time
• Qantas Airways: 54% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 29m, compared to 14h 57m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 14h 59m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Sydney is 2 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.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· EverythingFleet
· YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
· No Birds

Return flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney range from $958 to $1,624, with an average of $1,269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $958 counts as a good deal.