China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $542
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Sydney, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $542
The only airline operating direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney is China Eastern Airlines. Flights operate every day.
Shanghai — Sydney
08/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $389
Shanghai — Sydney
09/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
starting at $740
Shanghai — Sydney
09/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $531
Shanghai — Sydney
07/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $1,146
Shanghai — Sydney
07/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
starting at $1,560
Shanghai — Sydney
07/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
starting at $911
Shanghai — Sydney
07/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
starting at $1,576
Shanghai — Sydney
07/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
starting at $1,594
Shanghai — Sydney
08/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $802
Shanghai — Sydney
08/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
starting at $945
starting at $328
starting at $536
starting at $263
starting at $276
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The Shanghai — Sydney route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, VietjetAir, Hainan Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Spring Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and AirAsia X. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $263. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Sydney departs on 12/19/2026, is operated by VietjetAir and costs $263
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Sydney departs on 10/22/2026, is operated by Beijing Capital Airlines and costs $583
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Sydney is 7880km (4886 miles). There are 21 direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney. The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 2h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:25 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 12:15 AM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Sydney according to data for the last 48 hours costs $263
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Sydney is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Sydney can be found flying in these months: October, December, August.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Sydney start from 14 hours 40 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Sydney: Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Sydney is $259 (October 2026), while the maximum is $474 (January 2027). On average, a ticket costs $320–$610.
On the Shanghai — Sydney route, prices change frequently in both directions. Predicting the exact cost is tricky, but we can identify months when tickets tend to be cheaper.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is October 2026–November 2026 — averaging $282. The most expensive is December 2026–January 2027 ($369). The difference reaches 24%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is October 2026–November 2026, where you can save up to 24%.
Price spread on this route is 20.9%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
