How long is the flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Airlines like China Southern and Singapore Airlines fly from Adelaide to Shanghai in about 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 25m. 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?

China Southern, at $595, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines. China Southern is priced at 45% 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 ($250), Singapore Airlines ($331), and China Eastern ($505).

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.

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).

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

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

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

When flying from Adelaide to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai (average of $749). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,603). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Adelaide to Shanghai flights typically cost between $675 and $1,313 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $900 on Malaysia Airlines (1 Nov–4 Nov).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 58 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, such as Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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10.0

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Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Cathay Pacific

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10.0

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Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

China Southern

7.3

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172 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

China Eastern

7.3

Good

236 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,593 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Malaysia Airlines

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Good

318 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,593 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Related info for your journey

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 Singapore Airlines fly from Adelaide to Shanghai in about 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 25m. 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?
China Southern, at $595, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines. China Southern is priced at 45% 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 ($250), Singapore Airlines ($331), and China Eastern ($505).
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai (average of $749). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,603). 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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China Southern	Cheapest$595	Average$778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$628	Average$845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$708	Average$1,222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$993	Average$1,232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,041	Average$1,557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Adelaide to Shanghai flights typically cost between $675 and $1,313 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $900 on Malaysia Airlines (1 Nov–4 Nov).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 58 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, such as Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Adelaide to Shanghai flights typically cost between $675 and $1,313 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $900 on Malaysia Airlines (1 Nov–4 Nov).