Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sydney (SHA - SYD)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$602	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Mon, May 25 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $602
Cheapest one-way flight	$212	AirAsia X 1 stop 25 hr Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $212
Cheapest nonstop flights	$717	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 10 hr Sun, May 10 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $717
Last-minute weekend getaway	$914	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $914
Cheapest business class flights	$2,434	Hainan 1 stop 28 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $2,434

Fastest flight	9 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes 9 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $460–670
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $690–830

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Sydney

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $910–1,500

11 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - SYD Every day

14 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - SYD Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $717

Typical price: $840–2,100

4 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - SYD Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
China Southern

from $667

Typical price: $560–1,150

140 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - SYD Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $789

Typical price: $580–1,450

88 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - SYD Every day
Air China

36 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - SYD Every day
XiamenAir

from $720

Typical price: $560–1,100

35 weekly connecting flights

SHA - SYD Every day

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 Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 6 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $460 to $670.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Malaysia Airlines from $602. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $212.

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

The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $717, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $667, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $789, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $720, flying from May 14 to May 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney starts at $602 from Mon, May 25 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $212 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.

9 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Sydney.

Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Sydney.
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 Sydney 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 Sydney.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 11 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 140 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Sydney are:

Juneyao Airlines offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Cathay Pacific offers 88 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Air China offers 36 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
XiamenAir offers 35 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Malaysia Airlines from $602. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $212.

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

The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $717, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $667, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $789, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $720, flying from May 14 to May 27.

China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney.

There are 11 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday 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 Sydney at price $914 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney.

There are 11 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Sydney start at $717 from Sun, May 10 to Mon, May 25 with Juneyao Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Sydney, 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 Sydney start at $2,434 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, Jun 4 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Sydney start at $602 from Mon, May 25 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Sydney, 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 Sydney starts at $914 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Sydney at price $914 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney, 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.