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13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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 14 January 2026.

Return from

$646

One-way from

$409

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,097
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 10m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 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 14 January 2026.

Thu 5/208:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 10m
China Southern
Mon 16/221:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$646
Sat 14/212:30
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop13h 20m
XiamenAir
Sun 8/321:45
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop33h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 13/1$655
Mon 19/120:40
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Mon 2/223:15
PVG
-
SYD
2 stops37h 15m
Air China
Deal found 13/1$657
Fri 15/510:05
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Sun 31/517:20
PVG
-
SYD
2 stops24h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 12/1$660
Fri 23/116:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/211:45
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$661
Mon 2/222:00
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Southern
Mon 9/221:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$664
Sun 1/220:40
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
Air China
Mon 9/213:45
PVG
-
SYD
2 stops22h 45m
Air China
Deal found 12/1$664
Tue 3/208:10
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
China Southern
Sun 8/222:50
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$666
Tue 3/321:00
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/301:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$669
Tue 3/321:00
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/301:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$670
Mon 16/309:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Mon 30/317:20
PVG
-
SYD
2 stops24h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$672
Thu 12/220:40
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Air China
Thu 26/213:45
PVG
-
SYD
2 stops22h 45m
Air China
Deal found 13/1$675

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

12:30-08:50

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

$655

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

21:45-13:20

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

15:50-08:25

1 stop14h 35m

$676

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

20:30-15:30

1 stop16h 00m

$696

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

22:15-14:15

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/3

02:15-20:35

1 stop15h 20m

$740

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/4

21:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/4

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

$745

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

18:20-15:30

2 stops42h 10m

$758

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/4

14:50-12:35

1 stop19h 45m

$767

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/4

21:45-10:20

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/4

07:55-06:25

1 stop20h 30m

$769

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

08:35-10:25

1 stop22h 50m

$772

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

21:45-09:20

1 stop13h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/4

16:50-12:35

1 stop17h 45m

$784

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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 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 79 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 5 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 10 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, 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 Eastern, China Southern and XiamenAir.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $778
China Southern
China Southern
From $468
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $527
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $579

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

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 14 January 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
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
188 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

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 $202, however they can be found for as little as $157.

  • 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. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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