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

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

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Adelaide according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% 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.

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 April 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.

$473 Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Shanghai in 2026

Q: 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 $1,704 to $1,302. The lowest price recently found on this route was $762.

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10:30 - 00:20

ADL

PVG

15h 20m

1 stop

18:20 - 08:55

PVG

ADL

13h 05m

1 stop

$762China Southern

Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

10:30 - 22:20

ADL

SHA

13h 20m

1 stop

11:50 - 08:55

SHA

ADL

19h 35m

1 stop

$762China Southern

Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

10:30 - 00:20

ADL

PVG

15h 20m

1 stop

22:05 - 08:55

PVG

ADL

33h 20m

1 stop

$767China Southern

Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug

10:30 - 22:20

ADL

SHA

13h 20m

1 stop

21:45 - 08:55

SHA

ADL

33h 40m

1 stop

$767China Southern

Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug

10:30 - 00:20

ADL

PVG

15h 20m

1 stop

22:05 - 08:55

PVG

ADL

33h 20m

1 stop

$776China Southern

Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug

10:30 - 09:20

ADL

SHA

24h 20m

1 stop

21:45 - 08:55

SHA

ADL

33h 40m

1 stop

$776China Southern

Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug

18:30 - 00:20

ADL

PVG

31h 20m

2 stops

01:35 - 10:35

PVG

ADL

31h 30m

2 stops

$802Multiple Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

17:10 - 14:15

ADL

PVG

22h 35m

2 stops

15:25 - 07:00

PVG

ADL

14h 05m

1 stop

$831Malaysia Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

09:45 - 01:10

ADL

PVG

16h 55m

1 stop

02:10 - 07:00

PVG

ADL

27h 20m

1 stop

$840Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

09:45 - 01:10

ADL

PVG

16h 55m

1 stop

02:10 - 07:00

PVG

ADL

27h 20m

1 stop

$845Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

China Southern flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

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China Southern

8 Aug

ADL10:30Adelaide

13h 20m

1 stop

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16 Aug

SHA11:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

ADL08:55Adelaide

$762

China Southern

8 Aug

ADL10:30Adelaide

13h 20m

1 stop

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Aug

SHA21:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 40m

1 stop

ADL08:55Adelaide

$767

China Southern

1 Aug

ADL10:30Adelaide

24h 20m

1 stop

SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Aug

SHA21:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 40m

1 stop

ADL08:55Adelaide

$776

Malaysia Airlines flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

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Malaysia Airlines

8 Aug

ADL17:10Adelaide

22h 35m

2 stops

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

16 Aug

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 05m

1 stop

ADL07:00Adelaide

$831

Malaysia Airlines

3 Sept

ADL09:45Adelaide

16h 55m

1 stop

PVG01:10Shanghai Pu Dong

6 Sept

PVG02:10Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 20m

1 stop

ADL07:00Adelaide

$840

Malaysia Airlines

3 Sept

ADL09:45Adelaide

16h 55m

1 stop

PVG01:10Shanghai Pu Dong

6 Sept

PVG02:10Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 20m

1 stop

ADL07:00Adelaide

$841

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ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 8/8

10:30-00:20

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/8

18:20-08:55

1 stop13h 05m

$762

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sat 8/8

10:30-22:20

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/8

11:50-08:55

1 stop19h 35m

$762

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 8/8

10:30-00:20

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/8

22:05-08:55

1 stop33h 20m

$767

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sat 8/8

10:30-22:20

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/8

21:45-08:55

1 stop33h 40m

$767

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 1/8

10:30-00:20

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/8

22:05-08:55

1 stop33h 20m

$776

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sat 1/8

10:30-09:20

1 stop24h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/8

21:45-08:55

1 stop33h 40m

$776

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Wed 10/6

18:30-00:20

2 stops31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

01:35-10:35

2 stops31h 30m

$802

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 8/8

17:10-14:15

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/8

15:25-07:00

1 stop14h 05m

$831

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 3/9

09:45-01:10

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

02:10-07:00

1 stop27h 20m

$840

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 3/9

09:45-01:10

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

02:10-07:00

1 stop27h 20m

$845

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Adelaide is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $739, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Adelaide averaging around $741.

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 $1,313. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Friday is $2,154.

What is the cheapest Adelaide to Shanghai flight route?

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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 $1,046 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 $880 on momondo.

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

There are 2 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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Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue and Wed
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The fastest flight from Adelaide to Shanghai takes 16h 55m

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

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

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How far is Adelaide to Shanghai by plane?
Adelaide and Shanghai are 7563.8 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 16h 55m 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 April 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
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $604	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 303 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $612	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 146 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $723	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,484 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $784	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,234 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $982	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 451 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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