Question 1

How often are flights from Shanghai to Sydney delayed?

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About 19% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Shanghai to Sydney is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $670 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Eastern, starting at $703 and $961 round-trip. China Southern is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $271 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $321 and Hong Kong Airlines from $323 one-way.

Question 7

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 8

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

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Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (average of $924). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,554). 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.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 11

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

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When booking a flight from Shanghai to Sydney, you may want to consider flying on China Eastern, China Southern or Air China as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to SYD?

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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.

Question 13

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Shanghai?

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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 4 different airlines.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Shanghai to Sydney flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to Sydney?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Sydney from Shanghai by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to Sydney with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Shanghai to Sydney flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to Sydney become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Sydney from Shanghai today and book when prices fit your budget.

Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,865

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$670	Average$903	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Air China	Cheapest$703	Average$706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$961	Average$1,703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$1,057	Average$1,264	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to SYD?

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 often are flights from Shanghai to Sydney delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 14% of flights being delayed.

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