Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Brisbane from $377

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — BNE
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 November 2025.

Sat 27/1220:50SHA - BNE
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Sat 10/110:15BNE - SHA
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$780
Sat 27/1222:50PVG - BNE
1 stop20h 20mChina Southern
Thu 8/110:15BNE - PVG
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$780
Sat 27/1218:25PVG - BNE
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Fri 9/110:15BNE - PVG
1 stop13h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$818
Fri 26/1206:55PVG - BNE
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Thu 8/110:15BNE - PVG
1 stop13h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$884
Fri 26/1206:55PVG - BNE
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Sat 10/110:15BNE - PVG
1 stop13h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$893
Sun 28/1216:50SHA - BNE
1 stop13h 25mChina Southern
Sat 10/110:15BNE - SHA
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$895
Sun 28/1222:50PVG - BNE
1 stop20h 20mChina Southern
Thu 8/110:15BNE - PVG
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$895
Sun 28/1218:25PVG - BNE
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Fri 9/110:15BNE - PVG
1 stop13h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$898
Sun 28/1207:10PVG - BNE
1 stop13h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/111:40BNE - PVG
2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/11$1,058
Wed 24/1206:55PVG - BNE
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Wed 31/1223:00BNE - PVG
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$1,095
Wed 24/1215:50SHA - BNE
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Mon 29/1223:00BNE - SHA
1 stop15h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,109
Thu 25/1202:15PVG - BNE
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/107:15BNE - PVG
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,113

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$684

One-way from

$377

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,739
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Brisbane
17/12
  • 17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Brisbane
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($271 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Brisbane that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/12

20:50-21:10

1 stop22h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 8/1

10:15-22:15

1 stop14h 00m

$780

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/12

20:50-21:10

1 stop22h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 10/1

10:15-22:15

1 stop14h 00m

$780

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

06:55-08:15

1 stop23h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 8/1

10:15-21:35

1 stop13h 20m

$884

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

16:50-08:15

1 stop13h 25m

Brisbane

Thu 8/1

10:15-22:15

1 stop14h 00m

$895

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/12

16:50-08:15

1 stop13h 25m

Brisbane

Thu 8/1

10:15-22:15

1 stop14h 00m

$895

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

16:50-08:15

1 stop13h 25m

Brisbane

Sat 10/1

10:15-22:15

1 stop14h 00m

$895

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

13:45-11:30

2 stops19h 45m

Brisbane

Mon 16/3

12:10-11:35

1 stop25h 25m

$1,032

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/12

07:10-23:00

1 stop13h 50m

Brisbane

Fri 9/1

11:40-22:00

2 stops36h 20m

$1,058

ShanghaiBrisbane

PVG - BNE

PVGBNE

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

07:10-08:15

2 stops23h 05m

Brisbane

Fri 9/1

11:40-22:00

2 stops36h 20m

$1,118

ShanghaiBrisbane

SHA - BNE

SHABNE

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/12

13:50-08:15

1 stop16h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

10:15-22:15

1 stop14h 00m

$1,139

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Brisbane from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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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 $707). Flying from Shanghai to Brisbane in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,700). 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 27 November 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 27% 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 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andChina 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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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 2 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 3 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 19h 45m. Fly via China Southern or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from Shanghai to Brisbane is about 7303 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 $707, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,030 and $1,252, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 45% 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 $707). Flying from Shanghai to Brisbane in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,700). 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 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to Brisbane

Discover the top 3 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$707Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,030Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,252Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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