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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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Shanghai in 2025

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 22 August 2025.

Return from

$679

One-way from

$386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$954

Good round-trip deal

$1,060 or less

Good one-way deal

$578 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 18/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($403 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai.
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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 22 August 2025.

Mon 20/1009:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Wed 5/1106:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 21/8$679
Sat 1/1121:25SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 8/1116:30PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/8$690
Wed 24/921:45SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 35mChina Southern
Thu 23/1020:50SHA - SYD
1 stop31h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 20/8$693
Sat 18/1021:20SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 1/1116:30PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/8$693
Sun 23/1121:25SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 50mSichuan Airlines
Tue 9/1216:30PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/8$696
Thu 4/921:15SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/908:05PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$697
Wed 24/911:20SYD - PVG
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1008:05PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8$699
Sat 13/910:15SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 45mChina Southern
Fri 31/1020:25PVG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 21/8$705
Sat 25/1012:25SYD - SHA
1 stop31h 10mXiamenAir
Sat 1/1121:45SHA - SYD
1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 20/8$708
Fri 7/1112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 10mXiamenAir
Sun 30/1116:10SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 22/8$710
Sat 13/908:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Sat 1/1119:30SHA - SYD
1 stop33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 20/8$711
Thu 6/1109:20SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Thu 27/1120:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 21/8$713

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

21:45-09:20

1 stop13h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/10

20:50-07:25

1 stop31h 35m

$693

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

11:20-23:50

1 stop14h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

08:05-10:55

1 stop23h 50m

$699

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

12:25-16:35

1 stop31h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/11

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$708

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

08:45-08:50

1 stop26h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/11

19:30-07:30

1 stop33h 00m

$711

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

09:20-21:05

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

20:50-20:20

1 stop20h 30m

$713

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

09:20-21:10

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 21/11

16:50-09:25

1 stop13h 35m

$713

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

09:20-23:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/11

13:50-09:25

1 stop16h 35m

$713

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

09:20-23:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22/11

16:50-09:25

1 stop13h 35m

$713

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

09:20-21:10

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

14:50-09:25

1 stop15h 35m

$713

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

09:20-21:05

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22/11

16:50-09:25

1 stop13h 35m

$713

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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 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 17 August 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from Sydney to Shanghai are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 $516
China Southern
China Southern
From $305
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $388
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $352

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 22 August 2025.
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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
974 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
974 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
974 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
974 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
161 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
974 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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 $71, while return flights cost around $244.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $158, 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 Pu Dong have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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