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

• 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 Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 10h 30m, 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 Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $934 to $1,484, with an average of $1,176 over the past 12 months. Anything below $934 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $1,176 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $654 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with $1,290 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 Pu Dong Airport 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.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $492, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

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

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 Pu Dong Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,103 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,272, a difference of $170.

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

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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 06m, compared to 14h 49m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 14h 52m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing An Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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.

If you are travelling with children, we recommend flying with Qantas Airways for their amenities such as a variety of movies, TV shows, and games for children, as well as their Joey Club with an inflight kids’ kit and Joey Club zone located in the Qantas Club Lounge and International Business Lounge at Sydney Airport.

If you are driving, park in car park P7, the dedicated lot for international travellers. If you are taking public transport, taxis and buses are available; however, we suggest the Sydney Airport Link train that runs between the city and the airport. Quicker and generally cheaper than a taxi, this train is a convenient option for anyone not wanting to leave their car at the airport.

Staffed by students, for students, the NSW International Student Welcome Desk should be your first port of call if you are an international student coming to Sydney. Located in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1, just opposite Passenger Exit A, the desk is equipped with guides and maps to help you on your way.

There are two international airports in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). While mainly used for domestic and regional flights, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) does also service international flights. While both airlines are located within the city and have a variety of transport options, for travellers looking to fly into western Shanghai, it is worthwhile looking for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a hub for several airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, who all fly the route from Shanghai to Sydney.