Cheap flights from Australia to Shanghai, China from $403

SYD — SHA
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Shanghai

Mon 2/1120:50 -
1 stop27h 30m
Wed 18/1109:10 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 30/10$754
Thu 19/1104:40 -
1 stop19h 40m
Wed 2/1201:30 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 29/10$780
Tue 3/1121:25 -
1 stop16h 05m
Fri 4/1210:45 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 28/10$783
Sun 8/1112:35 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 15/1121:45 -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 26/10$784
Mon 2/1117:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Sun 15/1101:30 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 28/10$786
Mon 9/1106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Wed 18/1101:35 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 26/10$786
Mon 9/1117:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Wed 11/1101:30 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 28/10$787
Sat 31/1021:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 28/1110:45 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 27/10$791
Sun 1/1123:10 -
1 stop27h 30m
Sat 7/1103:55 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 27/10$793
Tue 3/1121:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 21/1118:45 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 29/10$794
Fri 30/1010:35 -
2 stops32h 25m
Fri 13/1109:10 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 25/10$798
Sun 8/1112:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Fri 13/1112:10 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 28/10$804

Find flight deals from Australia to Shanghai

Round-trip from

$761

One-way from

$403

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,131
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
2/3-31/12
  • 2/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 45m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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BrisbaneShanghai

BNE Brisbane - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Thu 28/1

12:40-00:05

1 stop13h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$416

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

13:00-23:55

1 stop13h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$475

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

13:00-20:55

1 stop34h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$494

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE Brisbane - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Fri 16/4

10:20-13:00

1 stop28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$496

PerthShanghai

PER Perth - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PERSHA

Perth

Mon 30/11

20:40-11:35

3 stops38h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$496

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Tue 20/4

07:40-11:00

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$499

PerthShanghai

PER Perth - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PERSHA

Perth

Tue 2/3

23:25-18:10

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$503

PerthShanghai

PER Perth - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PERSHA

Perth

Mon 1/3

04:40-10:55

3 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$503

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE Brisbane - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BNESHA

Brisbane

Fri 8/1

10:10-22:10

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$504

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$507

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $808). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,568). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Australia to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How often are flights from Australia to Shanghai delayed?

About 19% 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.

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

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 Sunday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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.

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Shanghai?

    Departing from Australia to Shanghai will take you 13h 15m. 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 ($232), AirAsia X ($251), and China Southern ($255).

  • What are the most popular routes 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $808). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,568). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$257Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$380Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$392Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$490Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$520Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$552Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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XiamenAirCheapest$567Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$578Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$592Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapest$597Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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