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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Brisbane from $400

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — BNE
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2025.

Tue 14/1021:55PVG - BNE
1 stop32h 20mChina Southern
Tue 28/1010:15BNE - PVG
1 stop27h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 13/10$934
Mon 27/1022:30SHA - BNE
1 stop34h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/1005:00BNE - SHA
2 stops17h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/10$952
Mon 27/1022:30SHA - BNE
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/1000:30BNE - SHA
1 stop16h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/10$966
Mon 27/1014:45PVG - BNE
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1111:10BNE - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$980
Sat 8/1122:50PVG - BNE
1 stop31h 25mChina Southern
Fri 14/1110:15BNE - PVG
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 14/10$992
Sun 26/1022:30SHA - BNE
2 stops30h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1012:10BNE - SHA
1 stop26h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/10$997
Sat 8/1120:05SHA - BNE
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Fri 14/1110:15BNE - SHA
1 stop25h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 13/10$998
Tue 28/1013:35SHA - BNE
2 stops23h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1012:10BNE - SHA
1 stop26h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/10$1,003
Fri 28/1115:50SHA - BNE
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Fri 5/1210:15BNE - SHA
1 stop28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 14/10$1,014
Sun 26/1017:45PVG - BNE
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1117:55BNE - PVG
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,029
Sun 26/1017:45PVG - BNE
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1017:05BNE - PVG
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,031
Mon 27/1015:10PVG - BNE
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1023:40BNE - PVG
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,059

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$952

One-way from

$400

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,264
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 27/10-30/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Brisbane
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2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($222 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Brisbane that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.
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Price

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/10

22:30-10:30

1 stop34h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

05:00-20:55

2 stops17h 55m

$952

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/10

22:30-23:00

1 stop22h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

00:30-15:20

1 stop16h 50m

$966

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

08:30-23:00

1 stop12h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 25/3

12:10-16:15

1 stop30h 05m

$966

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

14:45-18:55

2 stops26h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 1/11

11:10-19:30

Nonstop10h 20m

$980

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/10

22:30-07:00

2 stops30h 30m

Brisbane

Fri 31/10

12:10-12:20

1 stop26h 10m

$997

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/11

21:50-08:15

1 stop32h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 14/11

10:15-18:10

1 stop33h 55m

$1,028

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/10

17:45-10:30

1 stop14h 45m

Brisbane

Fri 31/10

17:05-16:05

1 stop25h 00m

$1,031

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

21:50-08:15

1 stop32h 25m

Brisbane

Thu 4/12

10:15-22:15

1 stop14h 00m

$1,063

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

13:35-15:25

2 stops23h 50m

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

00:30-15:20

1 stop16h 50m

$1,086

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/11

13:35-06:35

2 stops39h 00m

Brisbane

Fri 14/11

08:00-12:20

2 stops30h 20m

$1,093

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Brisbane

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane (average of $710). Flying from Shanghai to Brisbane in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,569). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to Brisbane is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 15 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines and China Eastern from Shanghai to Brisbane by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,380 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,380 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,380 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
168 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,380 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Shanghai?

    Most people fly into Brisbane (BNE) if they book a flight to Brisbane from Shanghai. On average, Brisbane has 1 inbound flight from Shanghai per day from 2 airlines. Brisbane is conveniently located just 12.3 km from Brisbane’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Brisbane?

    There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to Brisbane in 32h 25m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance from Shanghai to Brisbane is about 7331 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Brisbane round-trip?

    Currently priced at $709, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Shanghai to Brisbane and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on China Eastern for as low as $1,256. Singapore Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Brisbane?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Brisbane?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane (average of $710). Flying from Shanghai to Brisbane in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,569). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Brisbane

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$709Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,256Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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