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

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 19:20
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 08:00.

The flight takes about 10h 30m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10h 30m, 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 Sydney to Shanghai range from $786 to $1,439, with an average of $1,075 over the past 12 months. Anything below $786 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $1,075 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $670 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with $1,310 for direct.

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: 85% on time
• Qantas Airways: 82% on time
• Juneyao Airlines: 70% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

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%.

One-way fares from Sydney to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $499, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Sydney to Shanghai route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Sydney to Shanghai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,052 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,175, a difference of $122.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Sydney and Shanghai. 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 14h 16m, compared to 14h 18m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 14h 46m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Shanghai is 3 hours behind Sydney (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing An Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sydney to Shanghai flights:

• Juneyao Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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