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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai from $283

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai departing on 31/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best price found

$283

Fastest flight time

10h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $283. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $486.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10h 15m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Shanghai every day.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Shanghai

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

October. The cheapest time of year to fly to Shanghai from Sydney is October. The most expensive is January.

What is the cheapest day to depart Sydney for Shanghai?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

In the afternoon. Sydney to Shanghai flights are approximately 24% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon

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

Hainan Airlines. Air China, Hainan Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney to Shanghai

What is the cheapest Sydney to Shanghai flight route?

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Pu Dong. Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Sydney - Shanghai flight prices

How far in advance should you book Sydney to Shanghai flights?

25 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Sydney to Shanghai is approximately 25 days to departure

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

The number of flights available between Sydney and Shanghai is 2 per day as of March 2024. The most frequent departure time is 11:00, with 62% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

17 flights are operational weekly from Sydney to Shanghai as of March 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Tuesday, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Shanghai flights?

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Shanghai flight.

When travelling from Sydney to Shanghai, the most popular airport to fly into is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The majority of travellers flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney are departing from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. When booking your trip to Shanghai, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. The nearest airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is Newcastle Williamtown Airport which is located in Newcastle. When travelling from Sydney, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Shanghai. Good options for arrival airports in Shanghai, you can try Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (in Shanghai), Hangzhou Airport (in Hangzhou), or Wuxi Airport (in Wuxi). The cheapest route from Sydney to Shanghai is SYD — SHA with an average price of $480 RT during the month of March.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA)$480
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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG)$480
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Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)$910
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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Wuxi Airport (WUX)$867
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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)$670
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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Nantong Airport (NTG)$840
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Easily compare return flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai by changing tabs
Hainan Airlines
18 Apr
SYD20:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 25m
1 stop
PVG19:25Shanghai Pu Dong
22 May
PVG16:25Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 45m
1 stop
SYD14:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines
26 Apr
SYD11:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 35m
1 stop
PVG12:30Shanghai Pu Dong
16 May
PVG13:40Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 05m
1 stop
SYD09:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sichuan Airlines
28 Apr
SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 30m
1 stop
PVG11:50Shanghai Pu Dong
4 June
PVG15:10Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 05m
1 stop
SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
China Southern
13 May
SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 05m
1 stop
SHA22:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14 May
SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
XiamenAir
8 Apr
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 20m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Apr
SHA21:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air China
9 Apr
SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 35m
1 stop
PVG10:15Shanghai Pu Dong
22 Apr
PVG18:50Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 00m
1 stop
SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Sydney to Shanghai

If you're looking for one-way flights from Sydney to Shanghai, view some of our deals below provided by China Eastern, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines
Multiple Airlines
31 May
SYD11:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 35m
1 stop
PVG12:30Shanghai Pu Dong
Sichuan Airlines
29 Apr
SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 30m
1 stop
PVG13:50Shanghai Pu Dong
Hainan Airlines
21 May
SYD20:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Search last-minute flights to Shanghai from Sydney

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from Sydney to Shanghai
China Southern
4 Apr
SYD09:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 25m
1 stop
PVG12:10Shanghai Pu Dong
18 Apr
PVG19:20Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 20m
1 stop
SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines
4 Apr
SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 15m
1 stop
PVG00:20Shanghai Pu Dong
8 Apr
PVG01:35Shanghai Pu Dong
16h 25m
1 stop
SYD20:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
XiamenAir
2 Apr
SYD12:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 35m
1 stop
SHA11:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Apr
SHA21:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hainan Airlines
6 Apr
SYD20:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 25m
1 stop
PVG19:25Shanghai Pu Dong
15 Apr
PVG16:25Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 45m
1 stop
SYD14:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sichuan Airlines
2 Apr
SYD21:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 30m
1 stop
PVG11:50Shanghai Pu Dong
9 Apr
PVG15:10Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 05m
1 stop
SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
Cathay Pacific
4 Apr
SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 00m
1 stop
PVG22:05Shanghai Pu Dong
13 Apr
PVG14:30Shanghai Pu Dong
13h 45m
1 stop
SYD06:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Sydney to Shanghai with momondo
Airline
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $361Free cancellationRating
8.2
128 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $420Free cancellationRating
6.9
587 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $445Free cancellationRating
7.4
100 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $521Free cancellationRating
7.4
38 reviews
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Cebu PacificPriceFrom $534Free cancellationRating
6.9
249 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $582Free cancellationRating
7.7
370 reviews
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ScootPriceFrom $655Free cancellationRating
6.6
324 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $660Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,318 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $687Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,512 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $732Free cancellationRating
7.4
421 reviews
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XiamenAir flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Our best XiamenAir deals on Sydney to Shanghai flight tickets
XiamenAir
8 Apr
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 20m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Apr
SHA21:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
XiamenAir
2 May
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 June
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
XiamenAir
10 Apr
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 20m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Apr
SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

Cathay Pacific flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Sydney to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
25 Apr
SYD21:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 15m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 May
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 55m
1 stop
SYD06:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
Cathay Pacific
8 Apr
SYD07:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 30m
1 stop
PVG22:05Shanghai Pu Dong
17 Apr
PVG19:05Shanghai Pu Dong
13h 45m
1 stop
SYD10:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
Cathay Pacific
11 Apr
SYD07:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 40m
1 stop
PVG20:15Shanghai Pu Dong
16 Apr
PVG17:45Shanghai Pu Dong
13h 00m
1 stop
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai by plane?

    There are 7874.1 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Shanghai. 10h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Shanghai were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Shanghai?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Shanghai?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Alternative routes for Sydney to Shanghai

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Newcastle to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time41h 55m
Cheapest price$1,122

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Can I find flights from Sydney to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Shanghai from Sydney on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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