China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $462
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A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Sydney to Shanghai:
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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $462
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Sydney to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
In different months, ticket prices from Sydney to Shanghai vary: minimum — $259 (April 2026), maximum — $616 (December 2026). Typically, the flight costs $346–$647.
Ticket prices for Sydney — Shanghai follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from April 2026 to July 2026 (+51%), then decline from December 2026 to March 2027 (55%). The cheapest tickets are in April 2026–May 2026 (averaging $267), while the priciest are in December 2026–January 2027 ($521).
For savings, plan your flight for April 2026–May 2026 — you could save up to 49%. Try to avoid December 2026–January 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 29.9%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
Sydney — Shanghai
02/22/2027
Departure
Direct flight
HO1670
starting at $730
Sydney — Shanghai
02/24/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU562
starting at $1,086
Sydney — Shanghai
04/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU562
starting at $680
Sydney — Shanghai
05/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU562
starting at $1,233
Sydney — Shanghai
06/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU736
starting at $622
Sydney — Shanghai
06/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1670
starting at $553
Sydney — Shanghai
08/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU736
starting at $676
Sydney — Shanghai
05/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU562
starting at $992
Sydney — Shanghai
05/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1670
starting at $754
Sydney — Shanghai
05/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU736
starting at $817
starting at $553
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starting at $260
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starting at $367
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The route Sydney — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 8 in total, including Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia X, VietjetAir, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $260) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $260
Often the best time to buy tickets from Sydney to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: April, September, February.
The fastest flights from Sydney to Shanghai start from 13 hours 15 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Sydney — Shanghai: Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Shanghai departs on 09/05/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $260
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sydney to Shanghai departs on 04/28/2026, is operated by Hainan Airlines and costs $517
Fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 13h 15m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, We, Th, and Fr
The distance between Sydney and Shanghai is 7880km (4886 miles). The average flight duration is 9h 45m. There are 28 direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai. The time difference between Sydney and Shanghai is 2h. Flights from Sydney begin at 8:55 AM. The latest flight from Sydney departs at 9:30 PM
