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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$655	China Southern 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sat, Aug 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is currently $655
Cheapest one-way flight	$307	Singapore Airlines 1 stop 15 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is currently $307
Cheapest nonstop flights	$913	China Eastern Nonstop 11 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is currently $913
Last-minute weekend getaway	$793	China Southern 1 stop 29 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Brisbane to Shanghai is currently $793
Cheapest business class flights	$2,835	Philippine Airlines 1 stop 30 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sat, Aug 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is currently $2,835

Fastest flight	10 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Brisbane to Shanghai takes 10 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $430–780
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $930–1,550

Popular airlines from Brisbane to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $1,100–1,750

5 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
China Southern

from $655

Typical price: $540–1,300

98 weekly connecting flights

BNE - PVG, SHA Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $750

Typical price: $690–1,700

71 weekly connecting flights

BNE - PVG, SHA Every day
Singapore Airlines

from $798

Typical price: $790–1,800

46 weekly connecting flights

BNE - PVG Every day
Air New Zealand

from $1,572

Typical price: $1,500–2,300

21 weekly connecting flights

BNE - PVG Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $865

Typical price: $840–1,350

13 weekly connecting flights

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

Popular airports near Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

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

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 10 min 56 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 26 min 60 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 2 hr 2 min 99 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Brisbane to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Brisbane to Shanghai are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $430 to $780.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $655. The cheapest one-way flight was with Singapore Airlines from $307.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $655, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 15.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $750, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $798, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 31.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $1,572, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 11.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $865, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Shanghai starts at $655 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sat, Aug 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $307 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

10 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Brisbane to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

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

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

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 98 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Brisbane to Shanghai are:

Cathay Pacific offers 71 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Singapore Airlines offers 46 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Malaysia Airlines offers 13 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $655. The cheapest one-way flight was with Singapore Airlines from $307.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $655, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 15.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $750, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $798, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 31.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $1,572, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 11.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $865, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 10.

China Eastern flies direct from Brisbane to Shanghai.

There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Brisbane to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, 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 Brisbane and Shanghai at price $793 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

China Eastern flies direct from Brisbane to Shanghai.

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

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Brisbane and Shanghai start at $913 from Sat, Jul 25 to Mon, Aug 10 with China Eastern.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai, 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 Brisbane and Shanghai start at $2,835 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sat, Aug 15 with Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Brisbane and Shanghai start at $655 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sat, Aug 15.

To book business class trips from Brisbane to Shanghai, 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 Brisbane and Shanghai starts at $793 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Brisbane and Shanghai at price $793 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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