$411+ Cheap flights to Shanghai

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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10 May — 17 May1
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Flights to Shanghai 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 10 April 2026.

Tue 2/620:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Sun 14/601:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 8/4$646
Sun 7/609:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Fri 12/606:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 6/4$655
Fri 23/1010:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Fri 6/1106:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
AirAsia X
Deal found 7/4$659
Sun 14/609:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Wed 24/601:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop28h 45m
AirAsia X
Deal found 7/4$673
Wed 17/620:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Sat 20/601:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 9/4$675
Wed 28/1021:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Tue 3/1101:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 8/4$676
Sun 18/1010:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Sat 31/1006:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
AirAsia X
Deal found 9/4$678
Tue 8/920:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Sun 13/901:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 7/4$690
Sun 8/1121:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Wed 11/1101:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop28h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 5/4$695
Wed 22/409:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$699
Mon 25/514:10
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/601:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$713
Thu 27/808:45
SYD
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SHA
1 stop15h 35m
China Southern
Sat 5/920:00
SHA
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SYD
1 stop21h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 6/4$737

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 10 April 2026.

Return from

$646

One-way from

$411

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,035

Good round-trip deal

$915 or less

Good one-way deal

$624 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 2/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
21/4
  • 21/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai.

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

20:50-00:20

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

01:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

$646

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

10:00-12:35

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/9

00:15-12:35

Nonstop10h 20m

$917

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/6

21:55-10:10

2 stops34h 15m

$955

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/5

18:55-14:15

1 stop17h 20m

$994
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

08:15-16:35

Nonstop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/8

18:25-06:15

Nonstop9h 50m

$1,050

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

08:15-16:35

Nonstop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

18:25-06:15

Nonstop9h 50m

$1,053

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/9

16:50-11:45

1 stop16h 55m

$1,208

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

07:40-23:55

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/9

19:05-11:45

1 stop14h 40m

$1,208

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/5

22:30-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

$1,296

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

13:20-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

$1,296

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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 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 10 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andChina Eastern to China have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

Shanghai climate

The climate in Shanghai is humid subtropical. Summer temperatures can soar to the mid-30s with 80 per cent humidity, which can be off putting to some travellers. Similarly, the damp and chilly climate during winter discourages many visitors from booking flights to Shanghai during this period. December and January temperatures can hover around the freezing mark, but snow is rare. The most temperate seasons are spring, although it’s sometimes rainy with unpredictable temperatures, and autumn, which is mostly dry and sunny. In May and October the temperature is very comfortable, usually in the teens and 20s. Typhoons can be a risk during summer and the beginning of autumn.

Getting around Shanghai

The roads are crowded, and, thanks to Shanghai’s superb public-transport network and cheap taxis, there’s no need to even think about renting a car. The public transport system covers metro, buses and trolleybuses. Pick up a Shanghai Public Transportation Card if you are staying for a few days. It can be used on all modes of public transport including the ferries that connect Pudong with Puxi. Several parts of Shanghai, the Bund for example, can be explored on foot. There are also biking tours.

how to get from the Airport to the City

From Pudong international airport (PVG), there are buses and taxis, but the best way to get downtown is by Maglev train. The 30 km trip takes just seven minutes. 

There are also buses and taxis from Hongqiao Airport (SHA). Or, take a bus or taxi to Songhong Rd. Station and catch the subway to the city centre there.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Shanghai?

    Things to do in shanghaiThe Lu Jia Bang Road market has tailors who will run you up a new wardrobe in a couple of days. The Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1882, and then rebuilt in 1928 after a fire, houses two Burmese jade Buddha statues. The Confucius Temple also offers a quiet space away from the city hustle and bustle. Yu Yuan Garden, the Garden of Leisurely Repose, was built by a wealthy official in the late 1500s to please his parents. It’s a charming example of a China garden with pavilions, bridges, rockeries and fish ponds. Fuxing Park is the only French-style park in Shanghai. It was called Gujiazhai Park before the French bought it (in 1900) to station armies. There is a statue of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, sharing one body. It’s a popular place to practice Tai Chi early in the mornings.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    Shanghai Pu Dong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to Shanghai Pu Dong typically cost $72, while return flights cost around $162.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $1,024, 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, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (8 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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