Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Singapore Airlines, China Southern and Cathay Pacific 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 34% 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 Airlines 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 June 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.

$371 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 $1,801 to $1,288. The lowest price recently found on this route was $674.

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10:30 - 13:00

ADL

PVG

28h 00m

1 stop

22:05 - 08:55

PVG

ADL

33h 20m

1 stop

$674China Southern

Mon, 3 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug

10:30 - 14:20

ADL

SHA

29h 20m

1 stop

20:00 - 08:55

SHA

ADL

35h 25m

1 stop

$674China Southern

Mon, 3 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug

11:30 - 13:10

ADL

PVG

28h 10m

1 stop

18:05 - 09:55

PVG

ADL

13h 20m

1 stop

$812China Southern

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

11:30 - 22:15

ADL

SHA

13h 15m

1 stop

11:50 - 09:55

SHA

ADL

19h 35m

1 stop

$812China Southern

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

20:00 - 16:35

ADL

PVG

22h 05m

1 stop

18:25 - 11:50

PVG

ADL

15h 55m

1 stop

$881Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

10:30 - 00:20

ADL

PVG

15h 20m

1 stop

18:20 - 08:55

PVG

ADL

13h 05m

1 stop

$898China Southern

Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul

10:30 - 15:25

ADL

SHA

30h 25m

1 stop

14:50 - 08:55

SHA

ADL

16h 35m

1 stop

$899China Southern

Mon, 20 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul

10:30 - 14:20

ADL

SHA

29h 20m

1 stop

10:50 - 08:55

SHA

ADL

20h 35m

1 stop

$909China Southern

Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul

06:00 - 16:35

ADL

PVG

36h 05m

1 stop

17:45 - 18:10

PVG

ADL

22h 55m

1 stop

$920Multiple Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

18:35 - 18:05

ADL

PVG

26h 00m

1 stop

16:25 - 08:50

PVG

ADL

13h 55m

1 stop

$1,033Singapore Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

Cathay Pacific flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

19 Aug

ADL19:45Adelaide

19h 00m

2 stops

PVG13:15Shanghai Pu Dong

27 Aug

PVG17:40Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 25m

2 stops

ADL13:35Adelaide

$1,406

Cathay Pacific

12 Oct

ADL08:50Adelaide

28h 45m

2 stops

PVG11:05Shanghai Pu Dong

2 Nov

PVG17:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 45m

2 stops

ADL15:45Adelaide

$1,411

Cathay Pacific

12 Oct

ADL08:50Adelaide

28h 45m

2 stops

PVG11:05Shanghai Pu Dong

2 Nov

PVG14:45Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 25m

2 stops

ADL13:40Adelaide

$1,412

China Southern flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

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China Southern

3 Aug

ADL10:30Adelaide

29h 20m

1 stop

SHA14:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

11 Aug

SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 25m

1 stop

ADL08:55Adelaide

$674

China Southern

14 Nov

ADL11:30Adelaide

13h 15m

1 stop

SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

11 Dec

SHA11:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

ADL09:55Adelaide

$812

China Southern

16 July

ADL10:30Adelaide

15h 20m

1 stop

PVG00:20Shanghai Pu Dong

26 July

PVG18:20Shanghai Pu Dong

13h 05m

1 stop

ADL08:55Adelaide

$898

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ADL - PVG

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Adelaide

Mon 3/8

10:30-13:00

1 stop28h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/8

22:05-08:55

1 stop33h 20m

$674

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 3/8

10:30-14:20

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/8

20:00-08:55

1 stop35h 25m

$674

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 14/11

11:30-13:10

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/12

18:05-09:55

1 stop13h 20m

$812

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sat 14/11

11:30-22:15

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/12

11:50-09:55

1 stop19h 35m

$812

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sun 20/9

20:00-16:35

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/9

18:25-11:50

1 stop15h 55m

$881

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AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 16/7

10:30-00:20

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/7

18:20-08:55

1 stop13h 05m

$898

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 20/7

10:30-15:25

1 stop30h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/7

14:50-08:55

1 stop16h 35m

$899

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Thu 16/7

10:30-14:20

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/7

10:50-08:55

1 stop20h 35m

$909

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Wed 19/8

06:00-16:35

1 stop36h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/8

17:45-18:10

1 stop22h 55m

$920

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 12/10

18:35-18:05

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/11

16:25-08:50

1 stop13h 55m

$1,033

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $502, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Adelaide averaging around $517.

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 $1,310. 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 $2,796.

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 $1,043 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 $812 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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Fastest flight time	10h 25m
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The fastest flight from Adelaide to Shanghai takes 10h 25m

Direct flights go from Adelaide to Shanghai on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. 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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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 25m 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 June 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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China Southern	PriceFrom $595	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 153 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $636	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 310 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $716	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,532 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $735	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,359 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,044	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 222 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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