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Cheap flights from Adelaide to China from $412

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — SHA
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to China

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2026.

Sat 15/810:30
ADL
-
PVG
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Sat 22/822:05
PVG
-
ADL
1 stop33h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 25/3$767
Sat 15/810:30
ADL
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SHA
1 stop13h 20m
China Southern
Sat 22/821:45
SHA
-
ADL
1 stop33h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 25/3$767
Sat 11/421:10
ADL
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CAN
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/510:10
CAN
-
ADL
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$770
Sun 10/507:05
ADL
-
CAN
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/510:10
CAN
-
ADL
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$789
Wed 27/507:05
ADL
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CAN
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/610:20
CAN
-
ADL
3 stops42h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$800
Sun 10/507:05
ADL
-
CAN
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/522:00
CAN
-
ADL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$811
Tue 1/909:45
ADL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 12/915:25
PVG
-
ADL
1 stop14h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/3$821
Tue 11/809:45
ADL
-
CAN
1 stop28h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 18/814:35
CAN
-
ADL
1 stop14h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/3$825
Sun 12/407:05
ADL
-
CAN
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/510:10
CAN
-
ADL
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$837
Thu 3/909:45
ADL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 6/902:10
PVG
-
ADL
1 stop27h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/3$839
Wed 12/809:45
ADL
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CAN
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/814:35
CAN
-
ADL
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$847
Sun 10/507:05
ADL
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PVG
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/501:35
PVG
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ADL
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$857

Find flight deals from Adelaide to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Adelaide to China flight deals. Data was last updated 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$767

One-way from

$412

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$874

Good round-trip deal

$668 or less

Good one-way deal

$470 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Adelaide to China
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 55m total
  • Adelaide to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to China 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 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 3/9

09:45-01:10

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

02:10-07:00

1 stop27h 20m

$839

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sat 15/8

10:30-22:20

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22/8

16:50-15:45

2 stops21h 25m

$900

AdelaideGuangzhou

ADL - CAN

ADLCAN

Adelaide

Wed 12/8

09:45-13:10

1 stop28h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 19/8

14:35-07:00

1 stop14h 55m

$900

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 3/9

09:45-01:10

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

02:10-07:00

1 stop27h 20m

$920

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sun 10/5

07:05-12:40

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

01:35-08:00

2 stops28h 55m

$936

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Tue 7/4

21:10-11:05

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/4

07:20-06:25

2 stops21h 35m

$959

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 2/5

14:20-10:40

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

20:15-18:10

2 stops20h 25m

$1,027

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sat 2/5

18:30-22:40

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/6

14:10-13:35

2 stops21h 55m

$1,071

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 2/5

09:45-14:15

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

15:25-07:00

1 stop14h 05m

$1,130

AdelaideGuangzhou

ADL - CAN

ADLCAN

Adelaide

Thu 30/4

09:45-13:10

1 stop28h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 15/5

14:35-07:00

1 stop14h 55m

$1,136

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to China?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to China (average of $615). Flying from Adelaide to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,136). 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 ADL to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2026.

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

How often are flights from Adelaide to China delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Adelaide and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 27 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andVirgin Australia from Adelaide to China 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
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,231 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
298 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to China. 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 from for flights from Adelaide to China?

    Most people fly from Adelaide (ADL) if they book a flight from Adelaide to China. Adelaide is conveniently located just 6.6 km from Adelaide’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to China?

    Departing from Adelaide to China will take you 15h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7549 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 to fly from Adelaide to China one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $260. Users have also found prices from $344 and $674 on Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Adelaide to China?

    While some choose either Adelaide - Shanghai Pu Dong or Adelaide - Guangzhou Baiyun, Adelaide - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Adelaide to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to China that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to China?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to China 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 Adelaide to China?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to China (average of $615). Flying from Adelaide to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,136). 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 5 airlines flying from Adelaide to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$538Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$599Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$647Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$779Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$975Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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