How long is the flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Airlines like China Southern and Cathay Pacific fly from Adelaide to Shanghai in about 18h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 55m. There are 7549 km between Adelaide and Shanghai. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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

Malaysia Airlines, at $625, 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. Find deals

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 ($366), China Southern ($464), and China Eastern ($874). Find deals

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 Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific or Malaysia Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

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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 17 December 2025.

Mon 22/1219:30ADL - PVG

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/117:20PVG - ADL

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$2,430

Mon 22/1218:30ADL - SHA

2 stops30h 15mChina Southern

Sat 3/121:50SHA - ADL

2 stops34h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12$2,795

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Thu 29/106:15ADL - PVG

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/215:25PVG - ADL

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$963

Thu 29/111:30ADL - PVG

1 stop26h 25mChina Southern

Thu 5/222:50PVG - ADL

1 stop32h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 14/12$1,034

Mon 9/306:00ADL - PVG

2 stops18h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/307:10PVG - ADL

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$1,056

Mon 9/311:00ADL - PVG

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 11/302:15PVG - ADL

1 stop27h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,061

Mon 9/212:00ADL - PVG

2 stops27h 00mCathay Pacific

Mon 23/207:10PVG - ADL

2 stops23h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$1,083

Sun 8/311:00ADL - PVG

1 stop29h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 11/302:15PVG - ADL

1 stop27h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,089

Mon 2/306:10ADL - SHA

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 31/318:10SHA - ADL

2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,094

Mon 9/212:00ADL - PVG

2 stops26h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 1/307:10PVG - ADL

2 stops21h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$1,083

Mon 9/211:30ADL - SHA

1 stop24h 15mChina Southern

Sun 1/321:50SHA - ADL

1 stop33h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12$1,221

Mon 9/212:00ADL - SHA

2 stops26h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 23/213:35SHA - ADL

2 stops21h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,095

Mon 9/212:00ADL - SHA

2 stops26h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 1/322:30SHA - ADL

2 stops30h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$1,108

Sun 8/306:25ADL - SHA

2 stops17h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/313:35SHA - ADL

1 stop18h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$1,177

Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Shanghai
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Mon 22/1219:30ADL - PVG

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/117:20PVG - ADL

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$2,430

Mon 22/1218:30ADL - SHA

2 stops30h 15mChina Southern

Sat 3/121:50SHA - ADL

2 stops34h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12$2,795

Thu 29/106:15ADL - PVG

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/215:25PVG - ADL

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$963

Thu 29/111:30ADL - PVG

1 stop26h 25mChina Southern

Thu 5/222:50PVG - ADL

1 stop32h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 14/12$1,034

One-way flights from Adelaide to Shanghai
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Sun 4/107:20ADL - PVG

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$630

Mon 5/119:45ADL - PVG

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$631

Sun 4/107:20ADL - SHA

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$746

Mon 5/118:20ADL - SHA

3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$753

Sat 3/106:15ADL - PVG

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,005

Mon 5/111:30ADL - SHA

1 stop27h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 14/12$1,028

Sat 3/114:20ADL - SHA

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,049

Sat 3/111:30ADL - SHA

1 stop30h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 14/12$1,329

Sun 4/112:00ADL - SHA

1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/12$2,060

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Shanghai

Round-trip from	$963
One-way from	$630
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,572

29/1-5/2
3 total stops
51h 30m total
Adelaide to Shanghai

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4/1
2 total stops
34h 35m total
Adelaide to Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 29/1

06:15-18:55

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/2

15:25-06:15

2 stops36h 20m

$963

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Thu 29/1

11:30-11:25

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/2

22:50-09:55

1 stop32h 35m

$1,034

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/3

06:00-22:00

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

07:10-10:30

1 stop24h 50m

$1,056

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/3

11:00-01:05

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

02:15-08:10

1 stop27h 25m

$1,061

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

12:00-12:30

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/2

07:10-09:25

2 stops23h 45m

$1,083

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

12:00-11:35

2 stops26h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

07:10-07:05

2 stops21h 25m

$1,083

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - PVG

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Sun 8/3

11:00-14:15

1 stop29h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

02:15-08:10

1 stop27h 25m

$1,089

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

06:10-08:50

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

18:10-15:45

2 stops19h 05m

$1,094

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

12:00-12:20

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

13:35-13:45

2 stops21h 40m

$1,095

AdelaideShanghai

ADL - SHA

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

12:00-12:20

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

22:30-07:05

2 stops30h 05m

$1,108

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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 $660). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 PVG?

It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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

1,413 reviews

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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

1,413 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

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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

1,413 reviews

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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

428 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

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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

1,413 reviews

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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

1,413 reviews

Check prices

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

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 18h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 55m. There are 7549 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 $625, 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 ($366), China Southern ($464), and China Eastern ($874).
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 $660). Flying from Adelaide to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$625	Average$969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$724	Average$1,387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$741	Average$1,015	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$816	Average$1,141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,017	Average$1,055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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