Cheap flights from Queensland to Shanghai from $411

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Queensland is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $721, 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 Queensland averaging around $726.

The cheapest day to depart from Queensland to Shanghai is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,069. 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 $1,315.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the evening. Flights from Queensland to Shanghai during this time can be as low as $815. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Shanghai is in the morning when prices are around $1,234.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Queensland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $876 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 Queensland for as low as $746 on momondo.

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

Malaysia Airlines and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Queensland to Shanghai

China Southern, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Queensland according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

1 flights are operational daily from Queensland to Shanghai as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off at midday.

As of March 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Queensland to Shanghai. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 30% of flights taking off on this day.