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	$444	China Southern 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Dec 25 — Thu, Jan 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $444
Cheapest one-way flight	$224	AirAsia X 1 stop 16 hr Wed, Dec 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $224
Cheapest nonstop flights	$714	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 11 hr Fri, Dec 26 — Sat, Jan 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $714
Last-minute weekend getaway	$574	Hainan 1 stop 25 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $574
Cheapest business class flights	$1,796	Hainan 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Wed, Dec 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney is currently $1,796

Fastest flight	9 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes 9 hr 55 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: $415–630
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $710–1,150

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Sydney

China Eastern

Nonstop

from $511

Typical price: $860–1,450

10 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - SYD Every day

30 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - SYD Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $714

Typical price: $810–2,200

4 weekly nonstop flights

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

from $444

Typical price: $540–1,100

117 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - SYD Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $813

Typical price: $530–1,400

100 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - SYD Every day
Air China

45 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - SYD Every day
XiamenAir

from $448

Typical price: $530–1,100

39 weekly connecting flights

SHA - SYD Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 13 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 5 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 2 hr 56 min 151 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 4 min 83 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 26 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Sydney

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $415 to $630.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $444. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $224.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $511, flying from Dec 28 to Jan 13.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $714, flying from Dec 26 to Jan 10.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $444, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $813, flying from Nov 20 to Dec 3.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $448, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 9.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney starts at $444 from Thu, Dec 25 to Thu, Jan 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $224 and departs on Wed, Dec 10.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

9 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Sydney.

When should you fly to Sydney, Australia?

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.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

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 is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

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 10 nonstop flights and 30 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 117 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 100 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 45 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
XiamenAir offers 39 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $444. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $224.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $511, flying from Dec 28 to Jan 13.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $714, flying from Dec 26 to Jan 10.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $444, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $813, flying from Nov 20 to Dec 3.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $448, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 9.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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

There are 10 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Sydney at price $574 is offered by Hainan from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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

There are 10 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.

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Sydney start at $714 from Fri, Dec 26 to Sat, Jan 10 with Juneyao Airlines.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Sydney start at $1,796 from Thu, Dec 4 to Wed, Dec 17 with Hainan.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Sydney start at $444 from Thu, Dec 25 to Thu, Jan 8.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Sydney?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Sydney next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Sydney starts at $574 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24 with Hainan.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Sydney at price $574 is offered by Hainan from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney?

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.