Question 1

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

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

Question 2

How often are flights from Australia to Shanghai delayed?

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About 20% of weekly flights between Australia and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

Question 3

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

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Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

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

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Wednesday 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.

Question 5

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Shanghai are Shenzhen Airlines ($232), AirAsia X ($251), and China Southern ($256).

Question 6

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

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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 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 7

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $796). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,557). 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.

Question 8

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings 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 11

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Shanghai?

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

Question 12

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

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Before booking your flight from Australia to Shanghai, check out the most popular airlines for this route: China Southern, China Eastern or Juneyao Airlines.

Question 13

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

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Australia to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Australia 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 Australia to Shanghai.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Australia to Shanghai via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 18

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Australia to Shanghai by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Australia to Shanghai and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,251

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
AirAsia X	Cheapest$228	Average$617	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
VietJet Air	Cheapest$349	Average$940	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search VietJet Air flights
China Southern	Cheapest$363	Average$872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$392	Average$684	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$466	Average$886	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest$521	Average$765	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Garuda Indonesia	Cheapest$553	Average$845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Garuda Indonesia flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$568	Average$913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$579	Average$972	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$595	Average$1,314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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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 48 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?

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Australia to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings 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 123 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?

Wednesday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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