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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$618	XiamenAir 1 stop 26 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Shanghai is currently $618
Cheapest one-way flight	$292	Vietjet 1 stop 17 hr Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Shanghai is currently $292
Cheapest nonstop flights	$794	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 11 hr Mon, May 25 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sydney to Shanghai is currently $794
Last-minute weekend getaway	$846	China Southern, Virgin Australia 2 stops 21 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Shanghai is currently $846
Cheapest business class flights	$2,457	Batik Air 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Shanghai is currently $2,457

Fastest flight	10 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10 hr 20 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 Sydney to Shanghai is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $440–720
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $720–1,450

Popular airlines from Sydney to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $840–1,350

11 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - PVG Every day

8 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

from $711

Typical price: $800–2,200

4 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
China Southern

from $626

Typical price: $530–1,150

111 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PVG, SHA Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $932

Typical price: $730–1,600

79 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PVG, SHA Every day
Air China

32 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PVG, SHA Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
ANA

from $10,399

Typical price: $8,700–9,900

28 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PVG, SHA Every day

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 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 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 Sydney to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $440 to $720.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $618. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vietjet from $292.

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

The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $711, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 17.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $626, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $932, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest ANA flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $10,399, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Shanghai starts at $618 from Mon, Jun 1 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $292 and departs on Mon, Jul 13.

10 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 11 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 111 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai are:

Juneyao Airlines offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Cathay Pacific offers 79 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Air China offers 32 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
ANA offers 28 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $618. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vietjet from $292.

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

The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $711, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 17.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $626, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $932, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest ANA flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $10,399, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.

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

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

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Shanghai at price $846 is offered by China Southern, Virgin Australia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Shanghai start at $794 from Mon, May 25 to Mon, Jun 8 with Juneyao Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney 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 Sydney and Shanghai start at $2,457 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 12 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Shanghai start at $618 from Mon, Jun 1 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Sydney 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 Sydney and Shanghai starts at $846 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with China Southern, Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Shanghai at price $846 is offered by China Southern, Virgin Australia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney 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.