Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Brisbane (SHA - BNE)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Brisbane and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$735	China Southern 1 stop 25 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is currently $735
Cheapest one-way flight	$398	Vietjet 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is currently $398
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,257	China Eastern Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Fri, Jul 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is currently $1,257
Last-minute weekend getaway	$987	China Southern 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Brisbane is currently $987
Cheapest business class flights	$2,352	Philippine Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is currently $2,352

Fastest flight	9 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Brisbane takes 9 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $520–1,050
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $820–1,050

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Brisbane

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $1,150–1,750

5 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - BNE Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
China Southern

from $735

Typical price: $680–1,250

100 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - BNE Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $816

Typical price: $740–1,550

62 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - BNE Every day
Singapore Airlines

40 weekly connecting flights

PVG - BNE Every day
Air New Zealand

from $1,599

Typical price: $1,600–2,450

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG - BNE Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
China Airlines

from $1,550

Typical price: $1,600–3,000

11 weekly connecting flights

PVG - BNE Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 11 min 56 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 25 min 60 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 2 hr 1 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Brisbane

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Brisbane are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $520 to $1,050.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $735. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vietjet from $398.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is $735, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is $816, flying from May 1 to May 14.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is $1,599, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest China Airlines flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is $1,550, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Brisbane starts at $735 from Fri, Jun 19 to Thu, Jul 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $398 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

9 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Brisbane.

Many people travel to Brisbane in winter (Jun–Aug) and the Dec–Jan school holiday break. Key events include Ekka (Aug), an annual agricultural event also called the Royal Queensland Show. The popular Brisbane Festival (Sep) draws crowds to music, theater, dance and circus performances. The rainy season (Nov–May) begins late in the spring and runs through fall, with tropical cyclones possible Jan–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Brisbane really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 5 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 100 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Brisbane are:

Cathay Pacific offers 62 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Singapore Airlines offers 40 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
China Airlines offers 11 connecting flights per week. China Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Brisbane.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $735. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vietjet from $398.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is $735, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is $816, flying from May 1 to May 14.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is $1,599, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest China Airlines flight from Shanghai to Brisbane is $1,550, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 9.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Brisbane.

There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Brisbane per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Brisbane at price $987 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Brisbane.

There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Brisbane per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Brisbane are only available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Brisbane start at $1,257 from Thu, Jun 25 to Fri, Jul 10 with China Eastern.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Brisbane, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Brisbane start at $2,352 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1 with Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Brisbane start at $735 from Fri, Jun 19 to Thu, Jul 2.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Brisbane, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Brisbane starts at $987 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Brisbane at price $987 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Brisbane, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.