Cheap flights from New South Wales to Shanghai from $374

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from New South Wales is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $777, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from New South Wales averaging around $829.

The cheapest day to depart from New South Wales to Shanghai is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,123. 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 $1,244.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the morning. Flights from New South Wales to Shanghai during this time can be as low as $1,140. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Shanghai is in the evening when prices are around $1,180.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from New South Wales when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $812 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 New South Wales for as low as $693 on momondo.

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

Hainan Airlines, China Southern, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from New South Wales to Shanghai

China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from New South Wales 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 16 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, there are 8 flights per day flying from New South Wales to Shanghai. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00, with 53% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of February 2026, 59 flights take off from New South Wales and land in Shanghai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.