Question 1

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 17h. Fly via China Southern, Hainan Airlines, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to Shanghai is about 7884 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $200. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia X and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $412, respectively. Air China is currently priced 80% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 3

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

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$382 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and China Southern, with prices starting from $382 and $386, respectively. Find deals

Question 4

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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 6

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 evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Shanghai

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The most flights from SYD to CN2 are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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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 10

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Shanghai? While on average our users pay $1,926, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $398. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $578.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Shanghai?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Shanghai on time: Air France (57%), China Eastern (56%), Qantas Airways (55%).

Question 12

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

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Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Shanghai.

Question 13

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. Hong Kong sees the third most stopovers on flights from Sydney to Shanghai.

Question 14

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. Beijing ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Sydney to Shanghai flights.

Question 15

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?

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Hong Kong Disneyland, Mid-levels Escalators, and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Mid-levels Escalators, and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre can be visited by travelling about 12.6 km, 24.5 km, and 25.8 km respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

Question 16

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

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Travellers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 9% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 17

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 45 days in advance, which can save you up to 14% on flights from Sydney to Shanghai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 45 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $838. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $992.

Question 18

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Shanghai from Sydney average $873. You can even find prices in February for less than $873, as users have found deals to Shanghai from as low as $487. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Shanghai from Sydney. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 69%.

Question 19

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

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When flying from Sydney to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 20

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 5 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 18 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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!

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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!

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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.

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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	$670
One-way from	$382
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$941

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	Cheapest$200	Average$1,144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
AirAsia X	Cheapest$271	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$412	Average$564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$428	Average$878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$437	Average$678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$468	Average$722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$478	Average$729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$585	Average$810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$612	Average$814	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$627	Average$736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai, China from $382

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

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