How long is the flight from Shanghai to Brisbane?

There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to Brisbane in 27h 50m. 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 $1,024, China Southern will fly you from Shanghai to Brisbane and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on China Eastern for as low as $1,035.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is VietJet Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Brisbane for a low price.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

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.

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.

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Shanghai to Brisbane

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane (average of $787). Flying from Shanghai to Brisbane in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,586). 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?

When flying from Shanghai to Brisbane, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern 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.

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Sunil,July 2026

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Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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Sunil,July 2026

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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 27h 50m. 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 $1,024, China Southern will fly you from Shanghai to Brisbane and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on China Eastern for as low as $1,035.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Brisbane one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is VietJet Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Brisbane for a low price.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Brisbane (average of $787). Flying from Shanghai to Brisbane in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,586). 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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