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$449+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

— SHA
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Sun 25/1021:25 -
1 stop21h 00m
Sat 31/1016:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 13/9$754
Thu 15/1012:25 -
1 stop23h 25m
Wed 11/1107:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 17/9$765
Sat 17/1009:45 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 8/1107:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 17/9$771
Sat 17/1009:45 -
1 stop29h 25m
Sun 8/1113:35 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 17/9$771
Sun 18/1012:25 -
1 stop31h 35m
Mon 16/1121:45 -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 15/9$772
Thu 15/1009:45 -
1 stop29h 25m
Thu 22/1022:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 14/9$772
Sun 18/1012:25 -
1 stop23h 25m
Fri 13/1114:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 15/9$774
Wed 21/1012:25 -
1 stop35h 20m
Wed 4/1116:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 16/9$775
Tue 20/1021:00 -
1 stop21h 20m
Mon 30/1111:35 -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 16/9$775
Tue 20/1012:25 -
1 stop23h 25m
Wed 28/1014:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 16/9$777
Sat 7/1109:20 -
1 stop30h 00m
Tue 4/506:55 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 15/9$777
Mon 12/1009:45 -
1 stop25h 55m
Sun 8/1112:35 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 16/9$778

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Return from

$754

One-way from

$449

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,230
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 25/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 27/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

18:20-16:45

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$486

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

21:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$486

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:50-09:10

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$486

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

14:00-19:30

3 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$487

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

21:35-07:55

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$500

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

12:05-18:00

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$508

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

21:25-15:25

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$514

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

10:45-22:55

3 stops39h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$521

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

15:15-10:10

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$551

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

22:20-12:05

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$552

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai are China Southern, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines.

China Southern
China Southern
From $457
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $696
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
From $785
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $713

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai are AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines and China Southern.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andChina Eastern to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,487 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,487 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Eastern
7.3
Good
241 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $1,014, however they can be found for as little as $241.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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