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Cheap flights from Australia to Shanghai, China from $435

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 May 2026.

Sat 1/810:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Fri 14/818:20
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 13/5$681
Sat 1/810:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 00m
China Southern
Fri 14/813:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 13/5$681
Thu 6/810:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Fri 21/822:05
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 14/5$684
Thu 6/810:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Fri 21/808:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop32h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 14/5$684
Fri 7/821:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
China Southern
Fri 21/822:05
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 14/5$702
Thu 30/710:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Mon 24/806:55
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 18/5$709
Thu 30/710:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Mon 24/811:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 18/5$709
Sat 25/710:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Sat 29/806:55
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 14/5$713
Sat 25/710:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Sat 29/814:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 14/5$713
Sun 1/1115:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop18h 35m
Garuda Indonesia
Thu 12/1110:05
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Garuda Indonesia
Deal found 15/5$726
Thu 29/1015:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop18h 35m
Garuda Indonesia
Fri 6/1110:05
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Garuda Indonesia
Deal found 15/5$733
Sun 6/906:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
AirAsia X
Wed 16/906:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
AirAsia X
Deal found 17/5$734

Find flight deals from Australia to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$681

One-way from

$442

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$917
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/8-14/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($367 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 18 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

14:10-12:55

1 stop24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/8

18:20-19:25

1 stop23h 05m

$852

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

14:25-12:05

1 stop23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

19:05-11:15

1 stop14h 10m

$859

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

23:45-12:05

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/8

13:20-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

$859

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

21:55-12:05

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

13:20-08:40

1 stop17h 20m

$870

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

21:55-12:05

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

13:20-08:40

1 stop17h 20m

$870

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

13:20-08:40

1 stop17h 20m

$870

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

13:20-08:40

1 stop17h 20m

$870

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

13:20-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

$919

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

21:45-09:20

1 stop13h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/8

21:45-19:25

1 stop19h 40m

$945

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Sat 17/10

08:30-01:10

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/10

15:25-07:00

1 stop37h 35m

$956

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Shanghai

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

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $671). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 AU to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 18 May 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Australia to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 May 2026.

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

How often are flights from Australia to Shanghai delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Australia and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 18 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andChina Eastern from Australia to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Shanghai?

    Departing from Australia to Shanghai will take you 14h 20m. The distance between Australia and Shanghai is about 8032 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Shanghai are Shenzhen Airlines ($227), AirAsia X ($249), and China Southern ($251).

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Shanghai?

    While some choose either Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Australia to Shanghai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $671). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 18 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$183Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$215Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$355Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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ScootCheapest$416Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$444Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$460Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$471Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$540Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$546Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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