How many flights depart from Shanghai to Australia on average per day?

As of September 2025, 12 flights take off from Shanghai and land in Australia each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 20:00, with 79% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from Shanghai to Australia on average per week?

86 flights are operational weekly from Shanghai to Australia as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Australia?

China Eastern, China Southern and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Shanghai according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to Australia?

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

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Australia?

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Australia were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Australia?

There are 6 operators available for flights from Shanghai to Australia as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Australia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Australia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Australia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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17:40 - 13:00SHA-MEL

16h 20m1 stop

22:15 - 11:25MEL-SHA

16h 10m1 stop

$538Shenzhen Airlines

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Sat, 27 Dec - Fri, 23 Jan

16:10 - 13:00PVG-MEL

17h 50m1 stop

22:15 - 11:00MEL-PVG

15h 45m1 stop

$540Shenzhen Airlines

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Sat, 27 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan

11:50 - 21:30SHA-MEL

30h 40m1 stop

11:25 - 10:10MEL-SHA

25h 45m1 stop

$636China Southern

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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

22:50 - 21:30PVG-MEL

19h 40m1 stop

11:25 - 11:25MEL-PVG

27h 00m1 stop

$656China Southern

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Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan

18:05 - 10:25SHA-SYD

13h 20m1 stop

12:30 - 22:50SYD-SHA

13h 20m1 stop

$719XiamenAir

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21:10 - 10:25SHA-SYD

34h 15m1 stop

12:30 - 10:35SYD-SHA

25h 05m1 stop

$739XiamenAir

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08:20 - 07:15PVG-BNE

20h 55m1 stop

18:10 - 06:35BNE-PVG

38h 25m1 stop

$1,037Singapore Airlines

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00:10 - 16:55PVG-BNE

38h 45m1 stop

23:50 - 18:05BNE-PVG

20h 15m1 stop

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Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

00:15 - 11:35PVG-CNS

33h 20m1 stop

11:15 - 19:50CNS-PVG

34h 35m1 stop

$3,132China Eastern

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00:15 - 11:35PVG-CNS

33h 20m1 stop

11:15 - 19:50CNS-PVG

34h 35m1 stop

$3,256China Eastern

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Sichuan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Australia

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Sichuan Airlines

25 Dec

PVG16:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 10m

1 stop

SYD14:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Jan

SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 50m

1 stop

PVG15:15Shanghai Pu Dong

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Sichuan Airlines

21 Dec

PVG16:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 00m

1 stop

MEL14:30Melbourne

6 Jan

MEL21:40Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

PVG15:15Shanghai Pu Dong

$727

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Sichuan Airlines

16 Oct

PVG15:10Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 10m

1 stop

MEL15:20Melbourne

31 Oct

MEL21:40Melbourne

24h 00m

1 stop

PVG18:40Shanghai Pu Dong

$834

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Cathay Pacific

20 Oct

PVG08:35Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 10m

1 stop

SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Nov

SYD22:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 10m

1 stop

PVG12:30Shanghai Pu Dong

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Cathay Pacific

20 Oct

PVG14:30Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 15m

1 stop

SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Nov

SYD22:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 40m

1 stop

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

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Cathay Pacific

26 Oct

PVG14:45Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 15m

1 stop

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Nov

SYD22:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 10m

1 stop

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/12

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

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Fri 23/1

22:15-11:25

1 stop16h 10m

$538

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PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/12

16:10-13:00

1 stop17h 50m

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Fri 2/1

22:15-11:00

1 stop15h 45m

$540

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 25/10

11:50-21:30

1 stop30h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

11:25-10:10

1 stop25h 45m

$636

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PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/12

22:50-21:30

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

11:25-11:25

1 stop27h 00m

$656

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

18:05-10:25

1 stop13h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

$719

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 25/10

21:10-10:25

1 stop34h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

12:30-10:35

1 stop25h 05m

$739

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

08:20-07:15

1 stop20h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 31/3

18:10-06:35

1 stop38h 25m

$1,037

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PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

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00:10-16:55

1 stop38h 45m

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23:50-18:05

1 stop20h 15m

$1,040

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PVG - CNS

PVGCNS

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/9

00:15-11:35

1 stop33h 20m

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11:15-19:50

1 stop34h 35m

$3,132

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PVGCNS

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Fri 26/9

00:15-11:35

1 stop33h 20m

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Wed 8/10

11:15-19:50

1 stop34h 35m

$3,256

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Australia?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from Shanghai is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $826. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Shanghai to Australia on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,210. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Australia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Shanghai to Australia in the morning for as low as $596. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Australia are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,310. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Australia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Australia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Shanghai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,077 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Shanghai for as low as $758 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Shanghai to Australia flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Shanghai to Australia 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	9h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Australia	3 airports

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Australia takes 9h 45m

Direct flights go from Shanghai to Australia every day.

There are 3 airports near Australia: Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Australia?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Australia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Australia?
There are 6 operators available for flights from Shanghai to Australia as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Australia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Australia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Australia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Australia

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $472	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 110 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	PriceFrom $552	Free cancellation	Rating 3.0 2 reviews	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $612	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $693	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,365 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $719	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 993 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $945	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 4 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $994	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 165 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,151	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 99 reviews	Search Air China flights

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