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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

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

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

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Juneyao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Sydney to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $606 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with $1,223 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $58–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 4% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Sydney to Shanghai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $935 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,084, a difference of $148. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sydney to Shanghai route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Shanghai flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road, and Xujiahui Shopping District. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 18:43
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 07:58.

The flight takes about 10h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of $979. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10h 28m, 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.

One-way fares from Sydney to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $462, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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

• China Eastern: 84% on time
• Qantas Airways: 78% on time
• Juneyao Airlines: 67% on time

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

Night 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 Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 06m, compared to 14h 20m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and 14h 48m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Shanghai is 2 hours behind Sydney (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Sydney to Shanghai range from $713 to $1,347, with an average of $979 over the past 12 months. Anything below $713 counts as a good deal.