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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Darwin from $248

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DRW
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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 4 March 2026.

Tue 21/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$808
Thu 23/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$830
Thu 16/421:45
SHA
-
DRW
1 stop31h 05m
China Southern
Thu 23/407:30
DRW
-
SHA
1 stop11h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 2/3$847
Sat 25/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$892
Wed 22/418:20
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$950
Tue 21/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$971
Tue 21/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$982
Thu 23/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$994
Tue 21/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,005
Thu 23/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,006
Sat 25/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,016
Thu 23/416:45
PVG
-
DRW
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/512:30
DRW
-
PVG
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,028

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Darwin (DRW). 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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$808

One-way from

$248
21/4-10/5
  • 21/4-10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Darwin
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14/3
  • 14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m 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 4 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

21:45-06:20

1 stop31h 05m

Darwin

Thu 23/4

07:30-17:25

1 stop11h 25m

$847

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/3

09:10-15:00

1 stop28h 20m

Darwin

Tue 24/3

15:50-04:35

1 stop14h 15m

$1,232

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

08:05-14:55

1 stop29h 20m

Darwin

Tue 12/5

15:45-18:05

1 stop27h 50m

$1,298

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

13:20-16:00

2 stops25h 10m

Darwin

Tue 12/5

01:50-12:05

2 stops35h 45m

$1,424

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

13:20-16:00

2 stops25h 10m

Darwin

Thu 14/5

06:10-15:35

2 stops34h 55m

$1,432

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

14:30-16:00

2 stops24h 00m

Darwin

Sun 10/5

12:45-11:05

2 stops23h 50m

$1,435

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

13:20-16:00

2 stops25h 10m

Darwin

Mon 11/5

01:10-12:05

2 stops36h 25m

$1,444

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

19:10-14:55

1 stop18h 15m

Darwin

Wed 13/5

14:35-13:25

2 stops24h 20m

$1,606

ShanghaiDarwin

SHA - DRW

SHADRW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/4

22:30-11:55

2 stops35h 55m

Darwin

Fri 15/5

06:10-12:05

2 stops31h 25m

$1,659

ShanghaiDarwin

PVG - DRW

PVGDRW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/4

07:20-11:55

2 stops27h 05m

Darwin

Fri 15/5

06:10-11:05

2 stops30h 25m

$1,659

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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 25h 10m. Shanghai and Darwin are separated by a distance of 4952 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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