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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Sydney from $345

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
26 Apr — 3 May1
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 27 March 2026.

Sat 9/501:35
PVG
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SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Fri 15/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/3$608
Sat 9/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Wed 13/520:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/3$615
Mon 11/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Fri 15/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/3$618
Tue 12/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Wed 3/620:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 23/3$623
Mon 11/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Wed 11/1121:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 24/3$624
Fri 24/401:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Sat 2/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/3$630
Fri 23/1006:00
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
AirAsia X
Fri 13/1110:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 23/3$641
Tue 26/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Wed 22/720:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/3$644
Sun 10/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Wed 13/520:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/3$659
Tue 20/1015:10
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Sun 15/1111:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 23/3$680
Mon 4/508:55
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop27h 55m
Air China
Tue 19/519:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Deal found 24/3$680
Wed 3/621:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Wed 29/719:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 15m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$693

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 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$608

One-way from

$345

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$488
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 10/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($126 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 27 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

01:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

20:50-00:20

1 stop29h 30m

$646

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

21:30-14:50

1 stop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

19:40-16:00

1 stop22h 20m

$824

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/5

17:20-19:35

2 stops24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

$860

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/6

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

$873

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/8

16:50-11:45

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

13:00-06:35

1 stop19h 35m

$881

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/5

16:50-19:25

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

$886

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/8

15:25-10:00

1 stop16h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

22:10-14:15

1 stop18h 05m

$906

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

16:50-11:45

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

21:55-15:35

1 stop19h 40m

$990

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

13:20-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

21:55-15:35

1 stop19h 40m

$1,079

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/8

07:55-14:50

1 stop28h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

19:40-10:00

1 stop16h 20m

$1,101

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $273). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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 27 March 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 17% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 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?

Tuesday 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 9% 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 27 March 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
1,231 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

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
1,231 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,231 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

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
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,231 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

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
200 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,231 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

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

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

    AirAsia X, Air China, and Sichuan Airlines can get you from Shanghai to Sydney in just under 15h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 40m. Shanghai and Sydney are separated by a distance of 7884 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 $525 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, starting at $684 and $689 round-trip. China Southern is 50% 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 $199 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Vietnam Airlines from $268 and Hainan Airlines from $294 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 $273). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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$525Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$689Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$971Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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