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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, China from $806

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — SHA
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 November 2025.

Thu 25/1206:15ADL - SHA
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/107:10SHA - ADL
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$1,983
Thu 25/1211:30ADL - PVG
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Mon 5/106:55PVG - ADL
2 stops25h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 21/11$2,081
Thu 25/1211:30ADL - SHA
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Mon 5/110:50SHA - ADL
2 stops21h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 21/11$2,089
Thu 25/1207:50ADL - PVG
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/100:15PVG - ADL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$2,211

Cheap 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 22 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$806

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,208
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 9/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Adelaide to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 9/5

09:50-14:15

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/5

15:25-07:00

1 stop14h 05m

$806

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

18:35-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

08:20-08:50

1 stop22h 00m

$913

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sat 9/5

17:35-15:05

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/5

00:35-16:20

1 stop38h 15m

$918

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

06:25-20:55

2 stops17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

22:30-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

$955

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Wed 13/5

10:10-12:10

2 stops27h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/5

12:20-09:25

2 stops19h 35m

$1,008

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 20/4

14:25-13:15

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

14:30-13:35

2 stops21h 35m

$1,017

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

06:25-23:55

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

07:10-09:25

2 stops23h 45m

$1,017

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 16/4

08:50-13:15

2 stops29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

08:35-09:25

2 stops23h 20m

$1,017

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

18:35-14:35

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

19:10-17:20

1 stop43h 40m

$1,024

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sat 9/5

10:10-12:05

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/5

13:20-09:25

2 stops18h 35m

$1,058

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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 $681). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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 22 November 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 22 November 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
1,407 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
1,407 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
1,064 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
119 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
281 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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 Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Adelaide to Shanghai in about 17h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 15m. 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 $643, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and China Southern. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $681). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$643Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$743Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China SouthernCheapest$805Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$840Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,007Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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