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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, China from $458

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — SHA
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Mon 16/311:30
ADL
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SHA
1 stop13h 15m
China Southern
Sat 28/320:50
SHA
-
ADL
1 stop34h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 11/2$669
Tue 5/510:30
ADL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Fri 15/518:20
PVG
-
ADL
1 stop13h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 13/2$673
Mon 16/311:30
ADL
-
SHA
1 stop13h 15m
China Southern
Sun 29/308:50
SHA
-
ADL
1 stop22h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 12/2$673
Mon 2/311:30
ADL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Tue 31/321:55
PVG
-
ADL
1 stop33h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 10/2$800
Mon 2/311:30
ADL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 15m
China Southern
Tue 31/320:00
SHA
-
ADL
1 stop35h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 13/2$817
Sat 2/507:40
ADL
-
PVG
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/615:10
PVG
-
ADL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2$860
Wed 3/609:45
ADL
-
PVG
1 stop17h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 14/615:25
PVG
-
ADL
1 stop14h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/2$861
Mon 1/606:05
ADL
-
SHA
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/610:50
SHA
-
ADL
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$884
Mon 16/306:35
ADL
-
SHA
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/318:10
SHA
-
ADL
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$915
Sat 14/311:30
ADL
-
SHA
1 stop13h 15m
China Southern
Sat 21/320:50
SHA
-
ADL
2 stops35h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 14/2$936
Sat 2/506:00
ADL
-
SHA
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/618:10
SHA
-
ADL
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$954

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$669

One-way from

$458

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,274
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Adelaide to Shanghai
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Adelaide to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($217 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 16/3

11:30-22:15

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

20:50-09:55

1 stop34h 35m

$669

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 1/6

10:30-11:20

1 stop26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/6

14:50-08:55

1 stop16h 35m

$673

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 16/3

11:30-22:15

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

08:50-09:55

1 stop22h 35m

$673

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

11:30-13:10

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

21:55-09:55

1 stop33h 30m

$803

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

11:30-14:15

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

20:00-09:55

1 stop35h 25m

$817

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 2/5

14:20-13:50

2 stops25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

15:10-21:10

2 stops28h 30m

$860

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 4/6

09:45-01:20

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

15:25-07:00

1 stop14h 05m

$861

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Wed 3/6

09:45-01:20

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

15:25-07:00

1 stop14h 05m

$861

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Wed 3/6

09:45-01:20

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

15:25-07:00

1 stop14h 05m

$861

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Wed 6/5

09:45-01:20

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

02:25-07:00

1 stop27h 05m

$862

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai (average of $618). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 14 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andVirgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,163 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

    If you book a flight to Shanghai from Adelaide, you will be flying from Adelaide, which is the city’s only airport. Adelaide (ADL) is located 6.6 km from the centre of Adelaide. There are 0 flights from Adelaide to Shanghai per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

    Airlines like China Southern and Malaysia Airlines fly from Adelaide to Shanghai in about 13h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 50m. There are 7566 km between Adelaide and Shanghai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Shanghai round-trip?

    Malaysia Airlines, at $586, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Singapore Airlines. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Adelaide to Shanghai are China Southern ($254), Singapore Airlines ($344), and China Eastern ($820).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai (average of $618). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$586Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$648Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$766Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$954Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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