How long is the flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Shanghai in 16h 40m. Fly via China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, or XiamenAir 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. Find deals

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

Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia X and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $265 and $403, respectively. Air China is currently priced 80% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

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.

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai. On average, Kingsford Smith has 4 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 19 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai.

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

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.

$385+ Flights from Sydney to Shanghai, China

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 $875 and $1,355 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $650 on Multiple Airlines (14 Oct-16 Nov). Find deals

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

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai

Round-trip from	$650
One-way from	$385
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,094

14/10-16/11
2 total stops
53h 10m total
Sydney to Shanghai

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29h 45m total
Sydney to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Tue 14/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1111:45PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$650

Sat 15/1121:00SYD - SHA

1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines

Fri 28/1109:00SHA - SYD

1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/9$656

Thu 23/1021:00SYD - SHA

1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines

Wed 29/1009:00SHA - SYD

1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/9$658

Thu 16/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1008:05PVG - SYD

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$658

Sat 8/1109:20SYD - SHA

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Sat 15/1120:50SHA - SYD

1 stop20h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$659

Mon 27/1021:50SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 30mAirAsia X

Fri 31/1006:00PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 15mAirAsia X

Deal found 14/9$659

Mon 20/1009:45SYD - SHA

1 stop15h 35mChina Southern

Mon 17/1121:50SHA - SYD

1 stop19h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$665

Tue 14/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1111:45PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$665

Sat 1/1109:20SYD - SHA

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Sat 8/1111:50SHA - SYD

1 stop18h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9$667

Sat 1/1109:20SYD - PVG

1 stop30h 00mChina Southern

Sat 8/1119:45PVG - SYD

1 stop32h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$667

Sun 19/1021:20SYD - PVG

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1102:15PVG - SYD

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$668

Mon 20/1009:45SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 30mChina Southern

Sat 8/1119:45PVG - SYD

1 stop32h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$676

Best flights from Sydney to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sat 25/1009:45SYD - SHA

1 stop27h 25mChina Southern

Tue 18/1121:50SHA - SYD

1 stop19h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$706

Tue 21/1010:25SYD - PVG

1 stop16h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 11/1102:15PVG - SYD

1 stop26h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/9$730

Mon 20/1012:25SYD - SHA

1 stop31h 35mXiamenAir

Sat 1/1121:45SHA - SYD

1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/9$745

Wed 22/1010:15SYD - PVG

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1007:10PVG - SYD

1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$757

Tue 21/1020:40SYD - PVG

1 stop16h 35mAir China

Wed 12/1113:00PVG - SYD

2 stops23h 30mAir China

Deal found 16/9$865

Sat 15/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Fri 21/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,029

Sat 18/1021:00SYD - SHA

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1119:25SHA - SYD

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$758

Wed 22/1011:15SYD - SHA

1 stop14h 05mChina Southern

Fri 31/1010:05SHA - SYD

1 stop18h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9$830

Wed 15/1012:25SYD - SHA

1 stop27h 25mXiamenAir

Wed 5/1121:45SHA - SYD

1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir

Deal found 16/9$832

Tue 21/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1102:20PVG - SYD

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$779

Sun 12/1012:25SYD - SHA

1 stop29h 20mXiamenAir

Sun 16/1112:10SHA - SYD

1 stop19h 15mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/9$881

Sun 12/1016:10SYD - SHA

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1108:15SHA - SYD

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$827

Sat 1/1112:30SYD - SHA

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1121:50SHA - SYD

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$838

Tue 14/1011:15SYD - SHA

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1116:30SHA - SYD

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$839

Sat 15/1111:25SYD - SHA

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1108:50SHA - SYD

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$859

Sat 25/1006:00SYD - SHA

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1108:50SHA - SYD

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$947

Direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Thu 13/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 23/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$930

Mon 10/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 16/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$932

Sat 1/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 16/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 14/9$957

Mon 17/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Wed 26/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 14/9$963

Mon 20/1008:35SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Mon 17/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 14/9$969

Sat 15/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 23/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 16/9$987

Sat 15/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Fri 21/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,029

Tue 11/1112:00SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 25/1120:55PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$1,037

Wed 19/1112:00SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 4/1200:15PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,040

Thu 13/1112:00SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 22/1100:15PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$1,041

Tue 4/1121:30SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 11/1120:55PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9$1,043

Sat 15/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Mon 24/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,049

Last-minute flights from Sydney to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 14/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1111:45PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$650

Tue 14/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1111:45PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$665

Wed 15/1010:15SYD - PVG

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1013:25PVG - SYD

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$677

Thu 16/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1008:05PVG - SYD

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$658

Sat 18/1021:20SYD - PVG

1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines

Mon 17/1116:30PVG - SYD

1 stop19h 10mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 15/9$680

Sun 19/1021:20SYD - PVG

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1102:15PVG - SYD

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$668

Mon 20/1009:45SYD - SHA

1 stop15h 35mChina Southern

Mon 17/1121:50SHA - SYD

1 stop19h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$665

Mon 20/1011:15SYD - PVG

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1002:15PVG - SYD

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$667

Mon 20/1009:45SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 30mChina Southern

Sat 8/1119:45PVG - SYD

1 stop32h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$676

Thu 23/1021:00SYD - SHA

1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines

Wed 29/1009:00SHA - SYD

1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/9$658

Mon 27/1021:50SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 30mAirAsia X

Fri 31/1006:00PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 15mAirAsia X

Deal found 14/9$659

Fri 31/1012:30SYD - SHA

1 stop29h 05mXiamenAir

Fri 7/1107:10SHA - SYD

1 stop24h 15mXiamenAir

Deal found 16/9$679

One-way flights from Sydney to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Tue 14/1021:25SYD - PVG

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$385

Thu 6/1121:25SYD - PVG

1 stop24h 15mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$387

Wed 15/1011:15SYD - PVG

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$391

Sun 12/1016:10SYD - PVG

1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$393

Thu 30/1021:00SYD - SHA

1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$394

Mon 22/910:15SYD - PVG

1 stop16h 45mVietJet Air

Deal found 15/9$394

Fri 17/1011:15SYD - PVG

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$397

Fri 3/1011:25SYD - SHA

1 stop25h 35mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/9$399

Tue 18/1121:00SYD - PVG

1 stop16h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/9$399

Wed 15/1011:15SYD - SHA

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$402

Tue 6/115:15SYD - PVG

1 stop24h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$406

Wed 12/1112:30SYD - SHA

1 stop27h 10mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/9$408

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

09:45-10:10

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

$706

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

10:25-00:05

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

02:15-07:55

1 stop26h 40m

$730

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

12:25-17:00

1 stop31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/11

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$745

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

10:15-00:20

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 31/10

07:10-20:50

1 stop34h 40m

$757

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

19:25-15:30

1 stop17h 05m

$758

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

22:15-00:20

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

02:20-18:50

3 stops37h 30m

$779

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

16:10-10:40

2 stops45h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/11

08:15-11:30

2 stops24h 15m

$827

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

11:15-22:20

1 stop14h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 31/10

10:05-07:30

1 stop18h 25m

$830

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

12:25-12:50

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/11

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$832

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

12:30-10:40

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/11

21:50-08:05

2 stops31h 15m

$838

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

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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai (average of $453). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 SYD to SHA?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Sydney to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Shanghai, such as Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

994 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

994 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

994 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

994 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

994 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Shanghai?
Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai. On average, Kingsford Smith has 4 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 19 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Shanghai?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Shanghai in 16h 40m. Fly via China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, or XiamenAir 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai round-trip?
Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia X and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $265 and $403, respectively. Air China is currently priced 80% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Shanghai?
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.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Shanghai flights?
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.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Shanghai?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai (average of $453). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 Sydney to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	Cheapest$196	Average$1,129	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
AirAsia X	Cheapest$265	Average$565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$403	Average$566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$427	Average$648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$459	Average$710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$467	Average$712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$572	Average$806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$616	Average$721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$617	Average$776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Hong Kong Airlines	Cheapest$622	Average$771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights

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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai, China from $385

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 14/10. 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 March or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.