Cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai from $490

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07:45 - 16:00ADL-PVG
34h 45m1 stop
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02:15 - 06:15PVG-ADL
25h 30m2 stops
$1,033
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Sun, 2 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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12:00 - 12:20ADL-SHA
26h 50m1 stop
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22:30 - 10:30SHA-ADL
33h 30m1 stop
$1,040Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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12:00 - 12:20ADL-SHA
26h 50m1 stop
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22:30 - 10:30SHA-ADL
33h 30m1 stop
$1,043Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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12:00 - 12:20ADL-SHA
26h 50m1 stop
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22:30 - 10:30SHA-ADL
33h 30m1 stop
$1,045Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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19:00 - 20:15ADL-PVG
27h 45m2 stops
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07:20 - 17:45PVG-ADL
31h 55m2 stops
$1,056Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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19:00 - 12:30ADL-PVG
20h 00m2 stops
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07:20 - 09:25PVG-ADL
23h 35m2 stops
$1,059Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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18:35 - 22:20ADL-PVG
30h 15m1 stop
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00:35 - 08:25PVG-ADL
29h 20m1 stop
$1,108Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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18:35 - 22:20ADL-PVG
30h 15m1 stop
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08:20 - 17:20PVG-ADL
30h 30m1 stop
$1,146Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 2 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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11:00 - 01:05ADL-PVG
16h 35m1 stop
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02:15 - 08:10PVG-ADL
27h 25m1 stop
$4,070Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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11:00 - 01:05ADL-PVG
16h 35m1 stop
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02:15 - 08:10PVG-ADL
27h 25m1 stop
$4,073Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov

Cathay Pacific flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Adelaide to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
14 Nov
ADL12:00Adelaide
26h 50m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 Nov
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
ADL10:30Adelaide
Cathay Pacific
14 Nov
ADL12:00Adelaide
26h 50m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 Nov
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
ADL10:30Adelaide
Cathay Pacific
14 Nov
ADL12:00Adelaide
26h 50m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 Nov
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
ADL10:30Adelaide

Malaysia Airlines flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Adelaide to Shanghai flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
5 Nov
ADL11:00Adelaide
16h 35m
1 stop
PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong
10 Nov
PVG02:15Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 25m
1 stop
ADL08:10Adelaide
Malaysia Airlines
5 Nov
ADL11:00Adelaide
16h 35m
1 stop
PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong
10 Nov
PVG02:15Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 25m
1 stop
ADL08:10Adelaide

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ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sun 2/11

07:45-16:00

1 stop34h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/11

02:15-06:15

2 stops25h 30m

$1,033

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Fri 14/11

12:00-12:20

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

22:30-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,040

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Fri 14/11

12:00-12:20

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

22:30-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,043

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Fri 14/11

12:00-12:20

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

22:30-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,045

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

19:00-20:15

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

07:20-17:45

2 stops31h 55m

$1,056

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

19:00-12:30

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

07:20-09:25

2 stops23h 35m

$1,059

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

18:35-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

00:35-08:25

1 stop29h 20m

$1,108

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sun 2/11

18:35-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/11

08:20-17:20

1 stop30h 30m

$1,146

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Wed 5/11

11:00-01:05

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

02:15-08:10

1 stop27h 25m

$4,070

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Wed 5/11

11:00-01:05

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

02:15-08:10

1 stop27h 25m

$4,073

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Adelaide to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Adelaide is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $757, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Adelaide averaging around $847.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Adelaide to Shanghai is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $915. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Saturday is $1,209.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the afternoon. Flights from Adelaide to Shanghai during this time can be as low as $982. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Shanghai is at midday when prices are around $1,236.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,097 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 $897 on momondo.

Cheap Adelaide to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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There are no direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes 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 15h 10m 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.

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  • 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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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $626Free cancellationRating
7.3
278 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $701Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,365 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $831Free cancellationRating
7.6
993 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $847Free cancellationRating
7.5
110 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $979Free cancellationRating
7.5
416 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,520Free cancellationRating
7.2
165 reviews
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