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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, China from $488

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — SHA
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Adelaide to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Adelaide to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Mon 9/207:20ADL - PVG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/206:00PVG - ADL
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$879
Mon 9/211:30ADL - SHA
1 stop13h 15mChina Southern
Sun 1/321:50SHA - ADL
1 stop33h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 11/12$970
Mon 9/218:35ADL - PVG
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/308:20PVG - ADL
1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,017
Thu 5/309:00ADL - SHA
2 stops29h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/322:30SHA - ADL
1 stop33h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/12$1,030
Mon 9/206:15ADL - PVG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/201:35PVG - ADL
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$883
Mon 9/207:20ADL - PVG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/208:30PVG - ADL
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$942
Mon 9/212:00ADL - PVG
2 stops27h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/207:10PVG - ADL
2 stops21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$1,051
Sun 8/318:30ADL - SHA
2 stops21h 20mChina Southern
Thu 12/321:50SHA - ADL
1 stop33h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12$1,071
Sun 25/107:20ADL - SHA
3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/222:30SHA - ADL
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$993
Mon 9/212:00ADL - SHA
2 stops29h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/222:30SHA - ADL
2 stops30h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$1,096
Mon 9/206:15ADL - SHA
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/318:05SHA - ADL
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,041
Mon 2/306:10ADL - SHA
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/314:10SHA - ADL
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,087
Mon 9/211:30ADL - SHA
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/222:30SHA - ADL
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,095

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$757

One-way from

$488

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,567
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 16/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Adelaide to Shanghai
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6/4
  • 6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Adelaide to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

07:20-21:20

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/2

06:00-07:25

2 stops22h 55m

$879

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

06:15-19:00

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/2

01:35-07:25

2 stops27h 20m

$883

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

07:20-21:20

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/2

08:30-07:25

2 stops20h 25m

$942

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

11:30-22:15

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

21:50-09:55

1 stop33h 35m

$970

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sun 25/1

07:20-22:55

3 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/2

22:30-06:15

2 stops29h 15m

$993

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

18:35-12:45

1 stop20h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

08:20-17:20

1 stop30h 30m

$1,017

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

09:00-12:20

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

22:30-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,030

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

06:15-22:15

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

18:05-07:25

3 stops34h 50m

$1,041

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

12:00-12:30

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/2

07:10-07:05

2 stops21h 25m

$1,051

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sun 8/3

18:30-13:20

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

21:50-09:55

1 stop33h 35m

$1,071

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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 $658). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Adelaide to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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 12 December 2025.
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
8.1
Very Good
1,412 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,412 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,412 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,412 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,412 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,412 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
282 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,412 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 Cathay Pacific 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 16h 35m. 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 $623, 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 40% 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 Singapore Airlines ($365), China Southern ($463), and China Eastern ($871).

  • 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 $658). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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$623Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$721Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$738Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$810Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,013Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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