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— SHA
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Tue 14/420:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 11/511:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/3$571
Thu 12/321:25
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 17/316:40
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/3$572
Tue 10/321:25
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 17/316:40
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/3$574
Tue 21/421:00
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 25/516:25
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/3$575
Sun 17/520:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 22/511:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/3$577
Thu 9/414:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop22h 10m
China Southern
Thu 14/516:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop13h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 7/3$579
Tue 14/414:10
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop24h 50m
China Southern
Tue 12/522:05
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 8/3$579
Wed 15/414:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop21h 10m
China Southern
Thu 7/520:00
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 8/3$581
Wed 15/414:10
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop24h 50m
China Southern
Thu 7/518:20
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 8/3$581
Fri 29/514:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop21h 10m
China Southern
Fri 12/612:40
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 10/3$582
Tue 10/321:25
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 5/518:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop17h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/3$587
Fri 17/414:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop22h 10m
China Southern
Tue 26/521:45
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 10/3$588

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 10 March 2026.

Return from

$571

One-way from

$383

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$876
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 14/4-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

14:10-09:20

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

16:50-08:25

1 stop13h 35m

$581

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/5

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

$624

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

21:45-10:20

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

20:50-06:25

1 stop31h 35m

$703

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

10:15-14:30

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/7

16:00-08:00

1 stop14h 00m

$894

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

10:15-14:30

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/7

16:00-08:00

1 stop14h 00m

$935

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

14:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/9

13:20-11:45

1 stop20h 25m

$943
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

08:15-16:35

Nonstop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/5

18:25-06:15

Nonstop9h 50m

$944

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

10:15-01:15

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/8

02:20-07:20

2 stops51h 00m

$988

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

06:00-22:40

2 stops18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 24/5

21:40-19:35

2 stops19h 55m

$1,005

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/3

11:05-15:35

3 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

17:20-19:35

2 stops24h 15m

$1,007

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 67 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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10 hours 15 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

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 Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 XiamenAir.

China Southern
China Southern
From $463
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $746
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $505
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $553

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
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
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

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, Air China 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 $1,812, however they can be found for as little as $1,766.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 55 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 Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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