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— SHA
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

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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 18 December 2025.

Wed 17/1221:25SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Mon 22/1213:10PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,126
Thu 25/1221:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 31/1209:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,183
Tue 30/1212:30SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 20mXiamenAir
Thu 1/114:10SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/12$1,233
Mon 29/1221:00SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 30mHainan Airlines
Wed 14/111:35PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,241
Sun 28/1212:30SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 10mXiamenAir
Wed 31/1210:10SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/12$1,244
Sun 28/1221:25SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Wed 31/1216:40PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,247
Mon 22/1211:15SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1223:25PVG - SYD
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,253
Mon 22/1211:15SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1210:15PVG - SYD
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,259
Thu 18/1211:15SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1211:35PVG - SYD
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,262
Wed 17/1208:00SYD - PVG
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1202:15PVG - SYD
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,300
Thu 25/1211:15SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1211:35PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,306
Wed 17/1207:45SYD - SHA
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1218:10SHA - SYD
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,319

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Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, 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 18 December 2025.

Return from

$697

One-way from

$426

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,789
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($281 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

09:20-21:10

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

$716

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:25-10:10

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

$718

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

08:10-20:20

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/2

11:50-20:20

1 stop29h 30m

$769

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

08:10-20:20

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

$784

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/2

21:30-15:30

1 stop15h 00m

$793

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

21:25-15:25

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

16:40-14:40

1 stop19h 00m

$827

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

21:25-15:25

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

16:40-14:40

1 stop19h 00m

$827

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

21:25-18:40

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/2

16:40-14:40

1 stop19h 00m

$827

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

09:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

$854

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

12:40-06:25

1 stop15h 45m

$854

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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 12 December 2025.

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 16 December 2024.

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

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $715
China Southern
China Southern
From $471
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $533
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $586

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 18 December 2025.
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
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

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 $245, however they can be found for as little as $159.

  • 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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