Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Southern, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Adelaide according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Adelaide to Shanghai?

China Southern is the most popular carrier operating from Adelaide to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai?

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:30 - 13:10ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

20:25 - 09:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

35h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$779China Southern

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

11:30 - 09:15ADL Adelaide-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

20:50 - 09:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ADL Adelaide

34h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$853China Southern

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

07:15 - 11:25ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 40m2 stops Melbourne Guangzhou Baiyun

22:50 - 09:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

32h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$939Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

06:15 - 22:15ADL Adelaide-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 30m2 stops Melbourne Guangzhou Baiyun

21:50 - 09:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ADL Adelaide

33h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$939Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

10:15 - 22:20ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

00:10 - 08:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

30h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$972Singapore Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

10:15 - 22:20ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

00:10 - 08:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

30h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,006Singapore Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

12:00 - 12:20ADL Adelaide-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

22:30 - 10:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ADL Adelaide

33h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,096Cathay Pacific

Sun, 31 Jan - Thu, 18 Feb

12:00 - 12:20ADL Adelaide-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

22:30 - 10:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ADL Adelaide

33h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,096Cathay Pacific

Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb

11:00 - 01:05ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

02:15 - 08:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

27h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,271Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

11:00 - 01:05ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

02:15 - 08:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

27h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,295Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

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19:45 - 22:20ADL Adelaide-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 05m2 stops Melbourne Guangzhou Baiyun

12:50 - 08:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ADL Adelaide

18h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,477China Southern

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

18:30 - 00:20ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m2 stops Melbourne Guangzhou Baiyun

06:55 - 08:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

24h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,560China Southern

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

06:00 - 22:10ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

19:05 - 22:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

26h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,612Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

06:25 - 19:25ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:25 - 08:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

13h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,618Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

20:00 - 00:20ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Guangzhou Baiyun

22:05 - 08:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

33h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,655China Southern

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

19:45 - 14:15ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 00m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl

15:25 - 07:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

14h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,790Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

19:45 - 14:15ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 00m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl

15:25 - 07:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

14h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,792Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

19:45 - 12:05ADL Adelaide-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 50m2 stops Melbourne Hong Kong Intl

13:20 - 10:05SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ADL Adelaide

19h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,881Cathay Pacific

Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

17:35 - 15:05ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

16:50 - 21:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

27h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Perth

$2,644Singapore Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

17:35 - 13:25ADL Adelaide-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

16:50 - 18:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ADL Adelaide

23h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

$2,778Singapore Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

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China Southern flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

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China Southern

29 Oct

ADL11:30Adelaide

28h 10m

1 stop

PVG13:10Shanghai Pu Dong

12 Nov

PVG20:25Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 00m

1 stop

ADL09:55Adelaide

$779

China Southern

29 Oct

ADL11:30Adelaide

24h 15m

1 stop

SHA09:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12 Nov

SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

ADL09:55Adelaide

$853

China Southern

31 Oct

ADL11:30Adelaide

32h 25m

1 stop

SHA17:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

7 Nov

SHA20:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

ADL09:55Adelaide

$898

Cathay Pacific flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Adelaide to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

13 Nov

ADL12:00Adelaide

14h 25m

1 stop

PVG23:55Shanghai Pu Dong

19 Nov

PVG09:30Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 30m

1 stop

ADL10:30Adelaide

$1,129

Cathay Pacific

27 Oct

ADL12:00Adelaide

26h 50m

2 stops

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

9 Nov

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

ADL10:30Adelaide

$1,134

Cathay Pacific

15 Nov

ADL12:00Adelaide

28h 00m

1 stop

PVG13:30Shanghai Pu Dong

24 Nov

PVG19:05Shanghai Pu Dong

12h 55m

1 stop

ADL10:30Adelaide

$1,204

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ADL Adelaide - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 29/10

11:30-13:10

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

20:25-09:55

1 stop35h 00m

$779

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Thu 29/10

11:30-09:15

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/11

20:50-09:55

1 stop34h 35m

$853

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sun 15/11

07:15-11:25

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/11

22:50-09:55

1 stop32h 35m

$939

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sun 15/11

06:15-22:15

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/11

21:50-09:55

1 stop33h 35m

$939

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 2/11

10:15-22:20

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/11

00:10-08:50

1 stop30h 10m

$972

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Fri 30/10

10:15-22:20

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/11

00:10-08:50

1 stop30h 10m

$1,006

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sun 31/1

12:00-12:20

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/2

22:30-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,096

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sun 31/1

12:00-12:20

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/2

22:30-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,096

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AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Tue 27/10

11:00-01:05

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/11

02:15-08:15

1 stop27h 30m

$1,271

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Tue 2/2

11:00-01:05

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/2

02:15-08:15

1 stop27h 30m

$1,295

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Adelaide and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $791 to $1,249.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $779.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Adelaide is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $755, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Adelaide averaging around $838.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart from Adelaide to Shanghai is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $1,186. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Thursday is $2,170.

What is the cheapest Adelaide to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Adelaide when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,107 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Adelaide for as low as $746 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Adelaide to Shanghai flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Adelaide to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	$554
Fastest flight time	10h 15m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Adelaide in the past 72 hours is $554. The best return flight deal from Adelaide to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $779.

The fastest flight from Adelaide to Shanghai takes 10h 15m

Direct flights go from Adelaide to Shanghai on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From Adelaide there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Adelaide to Shanghai

How far is Adelaide to Shanghai by plane?
Adelaide and Shanghai are 7563.8 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 10h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Adelaide to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $600	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $633	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $714	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,001	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,489 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,050	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 243 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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