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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Sydney from $427

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Thu 21/515:50
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 23/510:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 8/2$583
Sun 17/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/510:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$588
Fri 27/222:50
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Thu 12/309:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2$628
Fri 6/306:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
AirAsia X
Fri 13/310:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 6/2$630
Sat 7/306:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
AirAsia X
Sat 14/310:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 7/2$631
Sun 8/320:05
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop21h 15m
China Southern
Mon 16/309:20
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$631
Wed 20/521:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Thu 19/1111:25
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$634
Wed 20/512:40
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Thu 19/1111:25
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop13h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$634
Fri 27/216:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop24h 30m
China Southern
Thu 12/311:25
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop24h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2$638
Fri 6/316:50
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 05m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sun 15/312:35
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 7/2$645
Mon 2/311:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 17/321:00
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 7/2$647
Wed 1/411:40
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
China Southern
Thu 23/408:45
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop28h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2$648

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Sydney (SYD). 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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$583

One-way from

$427

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,513
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 21/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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28/2
  • 28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 23% potential price decrease ($300 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Sydney 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 8 February 2026.
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ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/2

22:50-20:20

1 stop18h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

09:20-12:20

1 stop30h 00m

$628

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/2

16:50-20:20

1 stop24h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

11:25-09:15

1 stop24h 50m

$638

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

11:35-14:55

1 stop24h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

21:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

$647

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

11:40-07:25

1 stop16h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

08:45-11:25

1 stop28h 40m

$648

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/3

11:35-14:55

1 stop24h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

21:00-15:20

1 stop20h 20m

$665

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/4

21:55-20:40

1 stop19h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

10:05-00:20

1 stop16h 15m

$668

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/5

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

$694

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

06:00-09:15

1 stop24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

21:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

$697

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

21:50-20:40

1 stop19h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

$711

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

14:10-10:25

1 stop17h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

11:25-14:45

1 stop29h 20m

$722

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (average of $278). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,089). 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 SHA to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Sydney as you normally would.

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

How often are flights from Shanghai to Sydney delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Sydney flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 8 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Sydney, 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

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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 Shanghai to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Shanghai?

    If you book a flight to Sydney from Shanghai, you will be flying to Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 8 flights from Shanghai to Kingsford Smith per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

    China Southern, Hainan Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines can get you from Shanghai to Sydney in just under 18h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 50m. Shanghai and Sydney are separated by a distance of 7858 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Shanghai to Sydney is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $376 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, starting at $675 and $679 round-trip. China Southern is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $196 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $249 and Hainan Airlines from $257 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney 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 Shanghai to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (average of $278). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,089). 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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China SouthernCheapest$376Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$679Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$958Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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