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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Darwin from $652

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DRW
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Darwin

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 May 2026.

Mon 1/621:55
SHA
-
DRW
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/612:30
DRW
-
SHA
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,444
Mon 7/914:30
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop22h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 11/917:35
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,623
Tue 16/620:00
SHA
-
DRW
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/601:15
DRW
-
SHA
3 stops44h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,711
Mon 1/622:30
SHA
-
DRW
2 stops40h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 8/619:40
DRW
-
SHA
2 stops21h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/5$1,851
Mon 7/908:35
PVG
-
DRW
2 stops62h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 11/906:10
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops39h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/5$1,853
Mon 7/922:30
SHA
-
DRW
2 stops48h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 11/919:40
DRW
-
SHA
2 stops41h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4$1,857
Fri 19/616:50
SHA
-
DRW
2 stops19h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 26/619:40
DRW
-
SHA
2 stops17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/5$2,310
Wed 24/600:35
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/617:20
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,543
Mon 7/910:10
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop16h 50m
Qantas Airways
Thu 10/901:35
DRW
-
PVG
1 stop19h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$8,276

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Round-trip from

$1,444

One-way from

$652
1/6-8/6
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Darwin
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25/6
  • 25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Darwin
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Darwin 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 6 May 2026.
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Return

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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

14:30-14:55

1 stop22h 55m

Darwin

Fri 11/9

17:35-15:05

2 stops23h 00m

$1,623

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

20:00-06:20

1 stop32h 50m

Darwin

Mon 22/6

01:15-20:25

3 stops44h 40m

$1,711

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/6

22:30-16:00

2 stops40h 00m

Darwin

Mon 8/6

19:40-15:35

2 stops21h 25m

$1,851

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

08:35-00:50

2 stops62h 45m

Darwin

Fri 11/9

06:10-20:15

2 stops39h 35m

$1,853

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

22:30-00:50

2 stops48h 50m

Darwin

Fri 11/9

19:40-12:05

2 stops41h 55m

$1,857

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/6

16:50-14:00

2 stops19h 40m

Darwin

Fri 26/6

19:40-12:05

2 stops17h 55m

$2,310

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/6

00:35-14:55

1 stop12h 50m

Darwin

Thu 25/6

17:20-20:15

2 stops28h 25m

$2,543
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

10:10-04:30

1 stop16h 50m

Darwin

Thu 10/9

01:35-19:25

1 stop19h 20m

$8,276
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/6

19:05-00:55

2 stops28h 20m

$652

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

18:10-12:00

2 stops40h 20m

$3,174

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Deals found on 6/5

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

    If you book a flight to Darwin from Shanghai, you will be flying to Darwin, which is the city’s only airport. Darwin (DRW) is located 6.4 km from the centre of Darwin. There are 0 flights from Shanghai to Darwin per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Darwin?

    Departing from Shanghai to Darwin will take you 22h 55m. Shanghai and Darwin are separated by a distance of 4936 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Darwin 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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