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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai from $308

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap 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 29 March 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$877

One-way from

$342
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai

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

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 15%.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Sydney to Shanghai, book at least 45 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 32% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $973 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,329.

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

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Shanghai from Sydney. Prices for October average $1,125 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $457. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 40% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Shanghai (SYD - SHA)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Sydney to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap XiamenAir flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by XiamenAir for the route between Sydney and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Find some of the cheapest XiamenAir flights travelling from Sydney to Shanghai. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Mon 8/411:25SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 20mXiamenAir
Mon 15/421:00SHA - SYD
1 stop34h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/3$618
Thu 2/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Thu 6/612:10SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$622
Tue 2/412:25SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 9/421:00SHA - SYD
1 stop34h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$666
Wed 3/412:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mXiamenAir
Thu 30/512:10SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$698
Thu 4/412:25SYD - SHA
2 stops29h 55mXiamenAir
Tue 9/416:10SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$723
Wed 3/412:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Wed 17/416:10SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$750
Tue 9/411:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Tue 16/418:10SHA - SYD
1 stop13h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$752
Tue 2/412:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Wed 10/416:10SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$754
Tue 2/412:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mXiamenAir
Tue 9/421:55SHA - SYD
2 stops33h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$823

Cheap China Southern flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between Sydney and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on China Southern flights travelling from Sydney to Shanghai. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 29/421:45SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 35mChina Southern
Wed 5/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$543
Thu 9/510:05SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Thu 16/521:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$546
Mon 29/410:05SYD - SHA
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Wed 5/611:30SHA - SYD
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$553
Thu 4/409:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 18/419:20PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$563
Fri 3/510:05SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Tue 21/515:50SHA - SYD
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$566
Thu 4/409:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Tue 9/420:00SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$569
Thu 4/409:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 18/406:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$577
Thu 4/411:05SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Thu 18/422:00SHA - SYD
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$586
Sun 28/421:45SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 35mChina Southern
Thu 30/521:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 29/3$602

Cheap Sydney to Shanghai flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sydney to Shanghai specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 29/421:45SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 35mChina Southern
Wed 5/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$543
Mon 22/411:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/521:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$548
Mon 29/410:05SYD - SHA
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Wed 5/611:30SHA - SYD
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$553
Thu 4/409:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 18/419:20PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$563
Thu 4/411:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Tue 9/421:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$566
Thu 4/409:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Tue 9/420:00SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$569
Thu 4/409:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 18/406:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$577
Wed 24/411:25SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/520:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$583
Sat 20/420:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/612:40SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$594

Sydney to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sydney and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 29/421:45SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 35mChina Southern
Wed 5/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$543
Mon 14/1022:15SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 15mChina Southern
Sat 2/1119:30PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$545
Thu 9/510:05SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Thu 16/521:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$546
Tue 20/820:00SYD - PVG
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 20/920:30PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/3$546
Mon 22/411:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/521:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$548
Mon 27/520:20SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 3/613:10PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/3$551
Mon 29/410:05SYD - SHA
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Wed 5/611:30SHA - SYD
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$553
Thu 8/811:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mXiamenAir
Tue 27/810:10SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3$554
Sat 19/1022:15SYD - SHA
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Sat 2/1114:50SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$559

Direct flights to Shanghai from Sydney

Discover direct flight options from Sydney to Shanghai. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from Sydney to Shanghai. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from Sydney to Shanghai should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Mon 29/411:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 4/600:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/3$833
Thu 25/411:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 10/520:20PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/3$840
Mon 27/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 3/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$858
Thu 4/410:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 9/419:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$859
Thu 2/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 6/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/3$863
Thu 4/410:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 18/419:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$864
Sun 28/409:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 30/519:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/3$866
Mon 8/420:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 14/520:20PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/3$912
Mon 27/511:00SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 2/600:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/3$915

Sydney to Shanghai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Sydney to Shanghai for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Sydney to Shanghai. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Thu 4/409:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 18/419:20PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$563
Thu 4/411:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Tue 9/421:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$566
Thu 4/409:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Tue 9/420:00SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$569
Thu 4/409:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 18/406:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$577
Thu 4/411:05SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Thu 18/422:00SHA - SYD
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$586
Thu 4/411:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/401:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$600
Mon 8/411:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/521:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$612
Tue 2/411:05SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Fri 19/407:55SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$620
Mon 8/411:05SYD - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/501:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$626

One-way flights to Shanghai from Sydney

Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Sydney to Shanghai. Those needing a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai can use the search form above.
Mon 22/408:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$308
Sun 19/510:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$310
Sun 19/510:05SYD - SHA
1 stop33h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$312
Wed 3/411:05SYD - PVG
1 stop36h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$315
Fri 3/510:05SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$319
Wed 24/421:45SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 28/3$324
Thu 20/611:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/3$325
Thu 2/520:00SYD - PVG
1 stop22h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$328
Thu 2/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$332

Find flights from Sydney to Shanghai within your budget

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 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.

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Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$543 - $886

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/4

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

1 stop19h 45m

$543

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/4

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/5

1 stop19h 45m

$548

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/5

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/6

1 stop23h 05m

$551

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/4

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/4

1 stop34h 20m

$618

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/4

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/4

1 stop19h 45m

$711

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/4

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/4

1 stop15h 55m

$816

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/4

Nonstop10h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/6

Nonstop10h 20m

$833

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/5

Nonstop10h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/6

Nonstop10h 35m

$863

Sydney Kingsford SmithShanghai Pu Dong

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/4

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/4

1 stop27h 25m

$886

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 27/3

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
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 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time 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 24 March 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Sydney to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Sydney to Shanghai is currently $319 while a return flight costs $708. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai (average of $433). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $925). 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.

January

$976

February

$795

March

$752

April

$878

May

$826

June

$981

July

$947

August

$832

September

$889

October

$665

November

$764

December

$1,420

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

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 29 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about XiamenAir, China Southern and Hainan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
637 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

8.5
Very Good
637 reviews
8.5
Very Good
637 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews
8.5
Very Good
637 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

7.9
Good
1,192 reviews
8.5
Very Good
637 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

7.9
Good
370 reviews
8.5
Very Good
637 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

7.7
Good
1,060 reviews
8.5
Very Good
637 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

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 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 21 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Sydney to Shanghai for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Shanghai for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just $543, but on average you can expect to pay $576.

  • Are there direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai under $900. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to Shanghai is less than $919.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Shanghai for under $600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $600.

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $543. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir, with the lowest prices starting at $551 and $618, respectively. China Southern is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $308 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and Hainan Airlines, with prices starting from $325 and $328, respectively.

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

  • What does SYD to SHA mean?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is SYD and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Fort Canning Park, and Marina Square are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Fort Canning Park, and Marina Square can be visited by travelling about 21.6 km, 17.3 km, and 16.4 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can hire a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $116 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sydney to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Sydney to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Sydney to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/3.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$362Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$420Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$446Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$522Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$535Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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China SouthernCheapest$583Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ScootCheapest$656Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$661Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$688Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$733Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Search flights from Sydney to Shanghai by cabin class

Find flights from Sydney to Shanghai, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Hourly flight availability from Sydney to Shanghai

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 29 March 2024.
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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
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Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

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How can I compare prices from different travel booking sites for flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

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Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Shanghai that offer flexible cancellation policies?

Cancellation policies vary by airline and fare type. After entering your flight details, you can view the cancellation policies for each deal in the search results. Some deals may offer flexibility in terms of cancellation and changes.