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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Sydney from $394

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 23 December 2025.

Fri 26/1216:40PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sat 10/121:25SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 22/12$635
Fri 26/1210:10SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 10/112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 22/12$693
Fri 26/1222:50PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:25SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 22/12$696
Fri 26/1220:05SHA - SYD
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Sat 10/115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$748
Mon 22/1206:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 25mChina Southern
Wed 7/115:15SYD - PVG
1 stop33h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$780
Mon 22/1221:45SHA - SYD
1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir
Wed 7/112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 21/12$837
Fri 26/1210:55PVG - SYD
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:10SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$926
Fri 26/1207:10SHA - SYD
1 stop24h 15mXiamenAir
Fri 2/112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 22/12$927
Fri 26/1211:50SHA - SYD
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/120:00SYD - SHA
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$997
Tue 23/1222:50PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Tue 30/1222:00SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 22/12$1,019
Tue 23/1220:05SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 15mChina Southern
Tue 30/1211:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 22/12$1,025
Sun 21/1221:30SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 00mAir China
Thu 25/1220:40SYD - SHA
1 stop16h 15mAir China
Deal found 21/12$1,228

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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$604

One-way from

$394

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$864
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 46% potential increase in price ($1,528 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 23% potential price decrease ($337 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 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Sydney that are best for you.

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ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/4

07:55-06:25

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

10:05-09:20

1 stop25h 15m

$845

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

16:40-14:40

1 stop19h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

$891

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

14:10-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

10:15-11:55

2 stops27h 40m

$896

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/4

11:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

$930

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

20:30-12:00

1 stop36h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

$930

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

10:10-07:30

1 stop18h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/4

09:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

$930

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

11:25-07:30

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/4

11:05-12:20

1 stop28h 15m

$930

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

07:55-07:30

1 stop20h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

21:45-09:20

1 stop13h 35m

$930

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/4

11:05-12:20

1 stop28h 15m

$930

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/4

09:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

$930

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (average of $333). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in February is currently the most expensive (average of $875). 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 23 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

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 107 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 23 December 2025.
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
1,103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,103 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
179 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,103 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

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 7 flights from Shanghai to Kingsford Smith per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

    China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines can get you from Shanghai to Sydney in just under 10h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 20m. 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 $398 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, starting at $713 and $718 round-trip. China Southern is 65% 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 $207 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Beijing Capital Airlines from $242 and Sichuan Airlines from $261 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (average of $333). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in February is currently the most expensive (average of $875). 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$501Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$713Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$718Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,012Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,149Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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