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$422+ 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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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1 May — 8 May1
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 1 April 2026.

Sat 31/1010:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Sat 14/1101:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 31/3$624
Sat 16/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Sat 13/606:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 28/3$632
Sat 30/521:00
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop27h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 8/608:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$633
Sat 30/521:00
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 8/616:25
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$633
Sat 18/409:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Sat 2/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 31/3$634
Wed 13/520:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Sun 17/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 27/3$637
Fri 5/609:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
AirAsia X
Fri 12/606:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 1/4$639
Sat 13/609:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Sat 27/606:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 28/3$640
Sun 26/409:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Sat 2/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 27/3$642
Mon 18/520:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Wed 20/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop28h 45m
AirAsia X
Deal found 30/3$643
Tue 2/620:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Tue 9/601:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 31/3$645
Sun 17/520:50
SYD
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PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Fri 22/506:00
PVG
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SYD
1 stop24h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 30/3$646

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 1 April 2026.

Return from

$632

One-way from

$422

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,045
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 16/5-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:50-00:20

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/6

06:00-08:20

1 stop24h 20m

$645

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:50-00:20

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

01:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

$645

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

09:45-00:20

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/5

01:35-08:20

1 stop28h 45m

$646

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$693

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$701

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

14:10-11:20

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

21:45-19:25

1 stop19h 40m

$748

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

19:40-18:10

1 stop24h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/5

22:25-14:50

2 stops38h 25m

$797

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

10:15-01:00

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

02:15-07:20

1 stop27h 05m

$834

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

09:15-01:10

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

15:25-10:00

1 stop16h 35m

$987

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

19:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

17:55-14:50

2 stops42h 55m

$997

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 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 28 March 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.

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 $473
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $759
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $517
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $567

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 1 April 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
1,234 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,234 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,234 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

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
146 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,234 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

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
200 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,234 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

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 $1,051, however they can be found for as little as $250.

  • 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 20 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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