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The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Sydney is $192 (December 2025), while the maximum is $416 (January 2026). On average, a ticket costs $291–$315.
A direct 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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The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Sydney departs on 12/17/2025, is operated by China West Air and costs $178
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Sydney departs on 12/25/2025, is operated by Qingdao Airlines and costs $377
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes 14h 55m
There are no direct flights on this route.
The distance between Shanghai and Sydney is 7880km (4886 miles). The average flight duration is 17h 6m. There are 16 direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney. The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 2h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 5:25 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 12:15 AM
The Shanghai — Sydney route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China West Air, AirAsia X, Qingdao Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, VietjetAir, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, and Spring Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $178. 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.
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Shanghai — Sydney
10/20/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
Starting at $975
Shanghai — Sydney
10/21/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
Starting at $725
Shanghai — Sydney
10/26/2025
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
Starting at $636
Shanghai — Sydney
10/29/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
Starting at $753
Shanghai — Sydney
10/29/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
Starting at $757
Shanghai — Sydney
10/31/2025
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
Starting at $624
Shanghai — Sydney
10/31/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU4048
Starting at $898
Shanghai — Sydney
11/02/2025
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
Starting at $616
Shanghai — Sydney
11/03/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
Starting at $750
Shanghai — Sydney
11/05/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
Starting at $511
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
Starting at $426
Juneyao Airlines
Mo, We, and Fr
Starting at $390
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Sydney according to data for the last 48 hours costs $178
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: December, November, October.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Sydney start from 14 hours 55 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Sydney: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
November 18
AirAsia X