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$478+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

— SHA
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Tue 3/1121:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Fri 20/1118:45 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 29/10$797
Thu 12/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 00m
Sun 15/1111:30 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 29/10$810
Tue 3/1115:10 -
1 stop25h 15m
Tue 10/1120:30 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 29/10$810
Sat 7/1112:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Sat 14/1121:45 -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 2/11$811
Tue 10/1115:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Sun 15/1113:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 2/11$811
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 05m
Thu 19/1107:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 30/10$813
Tue 3/1121:00 -
1 stop28h 00m
Wed 18/1109:10 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 29/10$814
Sun 15/1112:35 -
1 stop31h 00m
Sun 13/1221:45 -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 31/10$815
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 05m
Thu 12/1107:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 1/11$820
Wed 4/1112:35 -
1 stop23h 15m
Thu 12/1112:10 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 2/11$821
Tue 3/1115:10 -
1 stop25h 15m
Sat 14/1119:45 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 31/10$823
Fri 6/1115:10 -
1 stop36h 15m
Sun 8/1113:30 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 2/11$824

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Return from

$787

One-way from

$478

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,116
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 29/1-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 10/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 20m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($171 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

11:45-15:20

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$560

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/1

19:45-12:30

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$576

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/11

22:15-02:40

1 stop31h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$632
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

08:50-16:10

Nonstop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$656

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

13:25-08:55

2 stops22h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$734

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

11:45-12:20

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$754

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/11

11:45-12:20

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$758

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

07:55-09:05

3 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$763

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

15:10-09:15

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$834

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/1

21:25-17:30

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$851

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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 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.

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 $463
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $716
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
From $778
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $782

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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.

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
1,537 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

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
1,537 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

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
7.5
Good
187 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

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
248 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

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.)
XiamenAir
6.8
Okay
52 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

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, Cathay Pacific 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 $1,029, however they can be found for as little as $245.

  • 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 Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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