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$200+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — SYD
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$363

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines

Most popular destination

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai is currently to Guangzhou Baiyun.
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On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of $190).
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Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Shanghai (average return price of $453).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Thu 12/322:30
SHA
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TPE
1 stop11h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 19/321:15
TPE
-
SHA
1 stop15h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/1$331
Fri 13/317:40
SHA
-
TPE
1 stop22h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 20/317:35
TPE
-
SHA
1 stop17h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/1$443
Fri 3/419:50
SHA
-
TPE
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/414:40
TPE
-
SHA
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$481
Tue 24/217:40
SHA
-
TPE
1 stop22h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 1/312:30
TPE
-
SHA
1 stop22h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/1$494
Tue 5/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Fri 15/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/1$567
Mon 18/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Sun 31/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/1$569
Sat 2/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Sat 16/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/1$574
Tue 19/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Sun 31/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/1$576
Sun 1/301:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Sat 14/310:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/1$577
Mon 2/301:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Sat 14/310:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/1$579
Thu 14/515:50
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 27/510:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 25/1$584
Sun 1/301:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Sun 15/310:45
SYD
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PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/1$587

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Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 28 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiTaipei City

SHA - TPE

SHATPE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

22:30-09:45

1 stop11h 15m

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

Thu 19/3

21:15-12:20

1 stop15h 05m

$331

ShanghaiTaipei City

SHA - TPE

SHATPE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

14:05-20:45

1 stop6h 40m

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

Sat 21/3

14:40-21:30

1 stop6h 50m

$373

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

15:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

10:15-12:40

1 stop28h 25m

$584

ShanghaiTaipei City

SHA - TPE

SHATPE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

22:30-12:20

1 stop13h 50m

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

Wed 18/2

21:15-12:20

1 stop15h 05m

$633

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

16:50-20:40

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

$636

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

21:45-12:00

1 stop36h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:20-10:20

1 stop15h 00m

$638

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

12:00-12:00

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:20-10:55

1 stop15h 35m

$638

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

15:35-12:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

$638

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

08:50-19:20

1 stop32h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:20-10:20

1 stop26h 00m

$641

ShanghaiTaipei City

SHA - TPE

SHATPE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/2

16:35-10:15

1 stop17h 40m

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

Fri 20/2

21:15-12:20

1 stop15h 05m

$645

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $321). Flying from Shanghai in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,097). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: China Eastern, China Southern, XiamenAir, Cathay Pacific. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $367
China Southern
China Southern
From $380
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From $163
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $236

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Shanghai, such as Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andChina Eastern. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to catch a flight from Shanghai?

    The cheapest routes to Sydney can be found at Shanghai Pu Dong airport from $643. While Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport is usually cheaper if your destination is Sydney with prices starting at $662. Reference our flight search to find the best deals in real time.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai is May. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Shanghai?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Shanghai:
    Fly from Shanghai to Sydney from $643 round trip

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