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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.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Sydney:
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China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $427
Juneyao Airlines
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $372
Shanghai — Sydney
01/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $779
Shanghai — Sydney
01/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
starting at $1,054
Shanghai — Sydney
01/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
starting at $1,949
Shanghai — Sydney
01/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU7061
starting at $1,743
Shanghai — Sydney
01/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
starting at $942
Shanghai — Sydney
01/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU7061
starting at $1,110
Shanghai — Sydney
01/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $863
Shanghai — Sydney
01/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
starting at $1,025
Shanghai — Sydney
01/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
starting at $853
Shanghai — Sydney
01/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU7061
starting at $990
starting at $376
starting at $273
starting at $188
starting at $203
starting at $238
starting at $246
starting at $272
starting at $274
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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, AirAsia X, VietjetAir, Hainan Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Cathay Pacific, and Malaysia Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $188. 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 05/16/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $188
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Sydney departs on 03/17/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $432
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes 15h 20m
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 30 direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney. The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 2h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 5:35 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 $188
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: March, September, June.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Sydney start from 15 hours 20 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 $193 (March 2026), while the maximum is $379 (January 2026). On average, a ticket costs $290–$620.