Cheap flights from Australia to Shanghai from $420

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $181. If you are unable to visit Shanghai Pu Dong Airport during the month of August, then departing from Australia during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $250.

The cheapest day to depart from Australia to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,095. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Australia to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for around $1,213.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,133. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,166 on average. Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Australia in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Fly from Brisbane to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Australia - Shanghai Pu Dong flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for around $1,025 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Australia for as low as $855 on momondo.

Singapore Airlines, VietJet Air, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Shanghai Pu Dong

China Eastern, Cathay Pacific and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Australia according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 20% of flights between Australia and Shanghai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 103 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Sunday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Shanghai Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 14% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

12 flights are operational daily from Australia to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00, with 91% of flights per day taking off at midday.

87 flights are operational weekly from Australia to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.