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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Sydney from $392

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$645

One-way from

$392

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,013
21/12-9/1
  • 21/12-9/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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VietJet Air
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  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 46% potential increase in price ($1,601 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 22% potential price decrease ($347 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Sun 21/1212:55PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:50SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$645
Fri 26/1213:35PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:25SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11$656
Fri 26/1212:35SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$659
Sun 21/1207:55SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 35mChina Southern
Fri 9/108:10SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11$666
Fri 26/1207:00PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 55mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sat 10/109:55SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 15mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 5/11$697
Fri 12/1213:35PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Mon 5/115:15SYD - PVG
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$723
Fri 12/1220:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 30mChina Southern
Mon 5/115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$723
Thu 18/1223:05PVG - SYD
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1209:55SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$742
Thu 25/1202:15PVG - SYD
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/109:55SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$763
Fri 26/1208:50SHA - SYD
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/113:30SYD - SHA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$779
Wed 19/1120:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 30mChina Southern
Wed 26/1111:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$793
Sun 9/1108:30PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/1111:05SYD - PVG
1 stop13h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11$796

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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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Sydney that are best for you.

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Sydney

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

07:55-07:30

1 stop20h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

08:10-19:20

1 stop14h 10m

$666

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

13:35-07:30

1 stop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

08:10-21:35

1 stop16h 25m

$668

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/12

10:10-07:30

1 stop18h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

08:10-20:20

1 stop15h 10m

$668

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/12

20:50-20:20

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/1

15:15-14:15

1 stop26h 00m

$723

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/12

08:50-08:05

2 stops20h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

13:30-08:55

2 stops22h 25m

$779

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/11

20:50-20:20

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$793

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/12

18:50-08:05

1 stop34h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

12:00-19:30

Nonstop10h 30m

$826

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

08:35-08:05

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

12:00-19:30

Nonstop10h 30m

$862

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/11

22:30-14:50

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

11:15-01:00

1 stop16h 45m

$876

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/12

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$886

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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 $309). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in February is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 7 November 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 43% on airfare.

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

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 7 November 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
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

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
1,055 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

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
119 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

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
174 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

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 6 flights from Shanghai to Kingsford Smith per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

    China Southern can get you from Shanghai to Sydney in just under 20h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Shanghai and Sydney are separated by a distance of 7884 km.

  • 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 $512 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, starting at $625 and $734 round-trip. China Southern is 58% 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 $392 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $399 and VietJet Air from $423 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 $309). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in February is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Shanghai to Sydney

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China SouthernCheapest$512Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$625Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$734Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$1,034Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,174Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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