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Cheap flights from Australia to Shanghai, China from $255

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 December 2025.

Wed 31/1215:15SYD - PVG
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Thu 1/120:25PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 28/12$868
Tue 30/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 4/116:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,010
Wed 31/1211:25MEL - SHA
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Wed 7/121:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 30/12$1,073
Wed 31/1212:30SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 05mXiamenAir
Wed 7/116:10SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/12$1,095
Tue 30/1208:40MEL - PVG
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Wed 7/106:45PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/12$1,097
Wed 31/1215:15SYD - SHA
1 stop24h 00mChina Southern
Thu 1/120:05SHA - SYD
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 28/12$1,114
Tue 30/1215:15SYD - PVG
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Wed 7/106:45PVG - SYD
1 stop20h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 29/12$1,131
Wed 31/1215:15SYD - PVG
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Sun 4/120:25PVG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 28/12$1,222
Tue 30/1211:25MEL - SHA
1 stop33h 45mChina Southern
Sun 4/121:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 29/12$1,270
Mon 29/1211:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Sun 4/111:25SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 27/12$1,280
Wed 31/1221:25SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sat 3/116:40PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,280
Wed 31/1210:00SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 1/120:55PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/12$1,285

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 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$662

One-way from

$255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,768
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 28/4-11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Australia to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($416 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 31 December 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

$665

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

11:25-12:15

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/2

15:50-21:30

1 stop26h 40m

$671

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

11:25-10:10

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

$674

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

20:05-21:30

1 stop22h 25m

$674

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/2

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$688

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$689

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

16:50-09:45

1 stop13h 55m

$689

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

10:15-01:00

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/5

01:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

$694

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/1

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

$698

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

23:30-12:15

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

$700

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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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $392). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 31 December 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Australia to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 27 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 16% of weekly flights between Australia and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 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 8% 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 31 December 2025.
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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,112 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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
123 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
185 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

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 13h 50m. 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 ($242), AirAsia X ($245), and Sichuan Airlines ($246).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Shanghai (average of $392). Flying from Australia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 31 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$239Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$348Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$386Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$417Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$465Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$491Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$526Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$544Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$572Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$581Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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