Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Adelaide to Shanghai flights typically cost between $1,163 and $1,921 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,110 on Cathay Pacific (14 Nov-17 Nov). Find deals

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Adelaide to Shanghai flights typically cost between $1,163 and $1,921 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,110 on Cathay Pacific (14 Nov-17 Nov). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Adelaide to Shanghai in about 30h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 7549 km between Adelaide and Shanghai. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Malaysia Airlines, at $636, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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. Find deals

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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When booking a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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Travellers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 32% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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To save up to 32% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 16 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Adelaide to Shanghai from $1,081 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,081 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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Flights from Adelaide to Shanghai lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Adelaide to Shanghai in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $625.

Question 12

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 13

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

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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 6 different airlines.

Question 14

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Adelaide to Shanghai?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Adelaide to Shanghai for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Adelaide to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Shanghai from Adelaide? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Adelaide to Shanghai flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,110
One-way from	$538
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,120

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$636	Average$1,032	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$712	Average$962	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$845	Average$1,138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Southern	Cheapest$861	Average$1,494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$995	Average$1,126	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,529	Average$1,671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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