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$481+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
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 2 July 2026.

Wed 19/814:05
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop24h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 23/822:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/6$890
Tue 28/714:05
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop24h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 17/813:20
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/6$892
Wed 16/920:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Sat 17/1001:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 30/6$893
Wed 12/814:05
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop24h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 19/813:20
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop17h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/6$898
Sat 31/1012:35
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1106:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$898
Thu 29/1012:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 20m
Garuda Indonesia
Sun 8/1110:05
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop21h 40m
Garuda Indonesia
Deal found 30/6$899
Thu 13/807:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop33h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 20/813:20
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6$901
Wed 16/920:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Wed 21/1001:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop28h 45m
AirAsia X
Deal found 30/6$901
Sat 11/707:40
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 27/717:40
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/7$902
Thu 6/807:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 16/913:20
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/6$903
Wed 14/1010:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop17h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 23/1116:05
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 30/6$903
Sat 11/707:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop30h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 11/816:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/7$906

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 2 July 2026.

Return from

$890

One-way from

$481

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,407
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 19/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

22:30-08:40

1 stop32h 10m

$964

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

15:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/10

13:35-12:00

1 stop19h 25m

$976

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

15:05-12:20

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/10

13:35-12:00

1 stop19h 25m

$1,025

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

14:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

13:35-09:35

1 stop17h 00m

$1,037

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

20:00-20:15

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/8

07:20-06:10

1 stop20h 50m

$1,040

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

21:40-09:20

2 stops32h 40m

$1,072

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

14:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

$1,088

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

10:15-01:15

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/8

02:15-07:20

1 stop27h 05m

$1,134

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

13:00-17:00

3 stops78h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

18:10-19:20

3 stops47h 10m

$1,183

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

10:15-01:15

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/8

02:15-07:20

1 stop27h 05m

$1,189

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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 XiamenAir.

China Southern
China Southern
From $471
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $735
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $619
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $716

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).

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 84 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 27 June 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 Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 2 July 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
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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
1,402 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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
154 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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
226 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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, 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 $803, however they can be found for as little as $243.

  • 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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