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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Sydney from $447

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
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 10 May 2026.

Thu 3/915:50
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Sun 13/910:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/5$655
Thu 20/815:50
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 28/814:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop26h 10m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/5$718
Mon 2/1115:25
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Sun 8/1111:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 8/5$772
Wed 12/815:10
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 19/810:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/5$774
Thu 3/909:35
PVG
-
SYD
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/910:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$778
Wed 10/616:25
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 7/721:00
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5$815
Mon 22/608:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 30/621:00
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop27h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5$815
Wed 10/608:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 7/721:00
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop27h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5$819
Wed 14/1015:10
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 21/1011:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 7/5$848
Thu 15/1015:10
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop15h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 24/1015:15
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop26h 00m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 7/5$854
Wed 3/616:25
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 16/721:00
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 7/5$859
Wed 3/608:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 16/721:00
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop27h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 7/5$859

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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$655

One-way from

$447

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$550
Vietnam Airlines
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  • 3/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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14/9
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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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 10 May 2026.
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ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/10

15:10-09:15

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

11:15-12:40

1 stop28h 25m

$854

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

$870

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

19:25-14:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

19:40-10:55

1 stop17h 15m

$888

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/5

21:10-14:50

1 stop15h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

19:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

$891

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

15:10-08:15

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

14:15-14:25

1 stop26h 10m

$892

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

21:45-19:25

1 stop19h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

$906

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/10

15:10-09:15

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

11:15-12:40

1 stop28h 25m

$910

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

15:25-14:50

1 stop21h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/7

19:40-13:15

1 stop19h 35m

$921

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

21:30-14:50

1 stop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

19:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

$958

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

15:10-08:15

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

10:15-12:40

1 stop28h 25m

$964

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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

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 40 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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (average of $196). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 10 May 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 18% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 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 11% 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 10 May 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
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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
1,322 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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
151 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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
7.3
Good
211 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

    Vietnam Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Air China can get you from Shanghai to Sydney in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 30m. 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 $513 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, starting at $653 and $657 round-trip. China Southern is 53% 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 $201 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Vietnam Airlines from $255 and Hainan Airlines from $281 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 $196). Flying from Shanghai to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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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