Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Shanghai flights typically cost between $843 and $1,414 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $692 on Air China (2 Feb-28 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

How often are flights from Sydney to Shanghai delayed?

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About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes. Find deals

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Shanghai flights typically cost between $843 and $1,414 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $692 on Air China (2 Feb-28 Feb). Find deals

Question 4

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

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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. Find deals

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney 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 1% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

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There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Shanghai in 16h 45m. Fly via China Southern, Garuda Indonesia, or VietJet Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to Shanghai is about 7858 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 7

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

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Flying on AirAsia X is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $220. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $350 and $457, respectively. AirAsia X is currently priced 78% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

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$247 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia X and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $248 and $281, respectively.

Question 9

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai (average of $394). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $780). 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 11

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

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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 14

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

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China Eastern, China Southern and XiamenAir are the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Shanghai.

Question 15

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Shanghai?

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The most popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Shanghai is Guangzhou. Guangzhou is followed by Xiamen in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Sydney to Shanghai. Shenzhen sees the third most stopovers on flights from Sydney to Shanghai.

Question 16

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Shanghai flights?

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Flights departing from Sydney and landing in Shanghai stopover in Haikou least frequently. Chengdu sees the next fewest stopovers on Sydney to Shanghai flights. Singapore ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Sydney to Shanghai flights.

Question 17

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

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Sydney to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 18

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

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Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai. On average, Kingsford Smith has 7 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 17 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

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

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Shanghai from Sydney today with Cheapflights!

Question 23

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Shanghai from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 24

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

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to Shanghai flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 25

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Shanghai flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$692
One-way from	$404
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,154

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
AirAsia X	Cheapest$274	Average$506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$350	Average$599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$417	Average$612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$419	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$467	Average$619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$482	Average$902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$546	Average$722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$572	Average$815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$616	Average$758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$621	Average$752	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai are usually found in May or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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