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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai, China from $374

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai are usually found in May or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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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 10 February 2026.

Fri 10/414:15
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Wed 20/511:40
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 9/2$561
Fri 10/414:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop28h 15m
China Southern
Wed 20/521:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 9/2$561
Mon 9/309:20
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 00m
China Southern
Fri 27/320:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop20h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 7/2$574
Mon 9/309:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Mon 16/318:25
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 9/2$574
Fri 6/312:30
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop13h 20m
XiamenAir
Fri 27/314:10
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop17h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 7/2$577
Thu 5/321:25
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 27/316:40
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/2$578
Sat 7/321:00
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 27/311:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 7/2$580
Sat 7/310:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Sat 14/306:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
AirAsia X
Deal found 6/2$581
Tue 10/321:25
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 17/316:40
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/2$583
Sat 7/310:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Mon 16/301:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 8/2$584
Wed 12/810:05
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Southern
Sun 16/814:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 7/2$588
Mon 13/414:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop28h 15m
China Southern
Sat 23/521:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 7/2$588

Find flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$561

One-way from

$374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$911
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/4-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($441 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 10 February 2026.
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SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/4

14:15-10:20

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 20/5

11:40-06:25

1 stop16h 45m

$561

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

10:45-00:20

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/3

01:35-20:35

1 stop16h 00m

$581

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

10:45-00:20

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

01:35-20:35

1 stop16h 00m

$584

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/4

20:50-00:20

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

01:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

$591

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

09:20-21:15

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

$594

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

09:45-00:20

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/6

06:00-08:20

1 stop24h 20m

$598

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

09:45-00:20

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/5

01:35-08:20

1 stop28h 45m

$605

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

09:20-21:10

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/5

12:40-06:25

1 stop15h 45m

$617

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

08:10-20:20

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

20:50-20:20

1 stop20h 30m

$690

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

$737

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

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 67 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai (average of $404). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 10 February 2026.

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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

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.

How often are flights from Sydney to Shanghai delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Sydney to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% 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 10 February 2026.
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
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 9 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 16 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 35m. Fly via China Southern or AirAsia X 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 $185. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia X and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $207 and $331, respectively. Air China is currently priced 81% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $233 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 Hainan Airlines, with prices starting from $246 and $276, respectively.

  • 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. Singapore 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai (average of $404). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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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Air ChinaCheapest$185Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$331Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$395Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$396Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$491Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$517Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$529Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapest$541Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$584Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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