Cheapest flights to Shanghai airports
Find the cheapest flights to these Shanghai airports from your nearest city or airport
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Sydney TO Shanghai
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA)
Typically, flights to Shanghai from Sydney are cheaper when flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, which has an average price of $774
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM SYDNEY | March | 31% cheaper | Flying from Sydney to Shanghai costs on average just $603 in March |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM SYDNEY | July | 101% more expensive | It costs about $1,760 for flights to Shanghai from Sydney in July |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM SYDNEY | December | 630% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from Sydney in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Shanghai?
What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?
In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Shanghai for $154/person, which is 84% cheaper than the average flight to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Australia is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $603, 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 Australia averaging around $607.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?
The best time to book a flight to Shanghai from Australia is 60 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $876.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?
The cheapest day to depart from Australia to Shanghai is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $650. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Sunday is $779.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the evening. Flights from Australia to Shanghai during this time can be as low as $705. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Shanghai is at midday when prices are around $940.
What is there to do in Shanghai when it’s raining?
If you are planning a flight to Shanghai and are looking to avoid the rain, you should avoid traveling during the months of June, July, and August. These months will typically see 5.1 inches or more of rain, meaning that rain is likely. If you do run into rain while in Shanghai, there are still things to do and ways to enjoy your trip. Many tourists kill time during rain and storms by going to shopping centres in the area, like Xintiandi.
Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?
Those flying to Shanghai could potentially find better pricing at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (30 km from Shanghai city centre), Suzhou Airport (104 km from Shanghai city centre), Wuxi Airport (106 km from Shanghai city centre), Nantong Airport (107 km from Shanghai city centre) or Hangzhou Airport (149 km from Shanghai city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.
Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?
The cheapest airport near Shanghai is typically Hangzhou Airport, with an average price of $882/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Shanghai flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in Australia to Shanghai found recently by users on momondo
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Which airlines fly to Shanghai?
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Airports near Shanghai
Below you will find all the airports in Shanghai along with their distance from the city centre
Popular routes to Shanghai
Most frequently searched flights to Shanghai along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
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