$450+ Cheap flights to Shanghai

— SHA
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Mon 19/1022:20 -
1 stop16h 45m
Wed 28/1019:05 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 18/8$783
Wed 14/1012:25 -
1 stop23h 25m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
1 stop13h 15m
Deal found 18/8$784
Thu 12/1121:25 -
1 stop21h 00m
Sat 5/1216:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 18/8$784
Mon 7/914:10 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 13/908:05 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 20/8$785
Mon 14/911:25 -
1 stop23h 25m
Mon 16/1121:45 -
1 stop33h 40m
Deal found 19/8$787
Thu 15/1015:50 -
1 stop35h 15m
Tue 17/1115:25 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 18/8$792
Thu 15/1015:50 -
1 stop26h 25m
Thu 19/1108:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 18/8$794
Tue 29/911:25 -
1 stop23h 25m
Wed 21/1021:55 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 20/8$795
Thu 15/1015:50 -
1 stop35h 15m
Thu 29/1008:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 17/8$795
Mon 26/1015:15 -
1 stop24h 55m
Fri 6/1122:50 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 16/8$797
Mon 19/1009:45 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sat 28/1114:50 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 17/8$798
Mon 19/1015:15 -
1 stop24h 45m
Sat 28/1118:05 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 17/8$798

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Return from

$783

One-way from

$450

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,236

Good round-trip deal

$1,058 or less

Good one-way deal

$507 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 19/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 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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SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

11:25-17:00

1 stop31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/9

14:10-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

$874

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

11:25-14:45

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

18:10-10:20

1 stop13h 10m

$912

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

10:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

22:30-08:40

1 stop32h 10m

$958

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

21:25-19:35

2 stops25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/11

16:40-15:05

1 stop19h 25m

$996

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

22:20-15:35

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/11

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

$997

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/11

13:35-12:00

1 stop19h 25m

$1,007

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/11

13:35-09:35

1 stop17h 00m

$1,007

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

06:00-22:20

2 stops18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

16:50-21:40

2 stops25h 50m

$1,049

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

15:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

$1,056

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

15:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/11

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

$1,058

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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 AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines and China Southern.

Rainfall in Shanghai 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 33 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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.

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

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, AirAsia X 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 $81, while return flights cost around $241.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $1,014, however they can be found for as little as $241.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 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 Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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