Cheap Flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai

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.

Cheapest one way flight

$262

AirAsia X

1 layover

16h 35m

10/17/2026

The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Shanghai departs on 10/17/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $262

Cheapest round trip flight

$588

China Southern Airlines

1 layover

1d 16h 15m

11/20/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sydney to Shanghai departs on 11/20/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $588

The fastest flight

10h 20m

Fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

8:15 AM

Latest flight

8:30 PM

Direct flights count

21

Distance

7880km

Timezone difference

2h

The distance between Sydney and Shanghai is 7880km (4886 miles). There are 21 direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai. The time difference between Sydney and Shanghai is 2h. Flights from Sydney begin at 8:15 AM. The latest flight from Sydney departs at 8:30 PM

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Sydney to Shanghai by month

In different months, ticket prices from Sydney to Shanghai vary: minimum — $283 (October 2026), maximum — $438 (April 2027). Typically, the flight costs $365–$369.

October 2026

Lowest price

on average:

$283

April 2027

Highest price

on average:

$438

Avg Price

Price dynamics

Flight costs for Sydney — Shanghai fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is October 2026–November 2026 — averaging $312. The most expensive is April 2027–May 2027 ($423). The difference reaches 26%.

Best time to buy

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 26%.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 13.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.

Airlines operating on route

The route Sydney — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, AirAsia X, Tianjin Airlines, Malindo Air, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, VietjetAir, Scoot, Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $262) 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.

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $483

starting at $346

starting at $262

starting at $275

starting at $340

starting at $346

starting at $348

starting at $349

starting at $350

starting at $374

starting at $380

China Southern Airlines

starting at $385

Non-stop flights from Sydney to Shanghai

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.

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/09/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU736

starting at $779

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

09/23/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU736

starting at $1,527

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

09/24/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU562

starting at $1,370

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

09/28/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU736

starting at $743

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/01/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU562

starting at $664

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/02/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU562

starting at $947

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/02/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1670

starting at $765

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/04/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU736

starting at $683

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1670

starting at $3,360

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/07/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU562

starting at $3,054

Schedule of direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai

The only airline operating direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai is Juneyao Airlines. Flights operate on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Juneyao Airlines

Mo, Tu, Th, and Sa

starting at $324

Sydney airports overview

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

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SYD

8km

Sydney's main international gateway offers extensive domestic and international flights and convenient transport links to the CBD, airports trains, buses, and ferries for easy city access.

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Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

•

PVG

33km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

•

SHA

14km

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $262

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Sydney — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Sydney to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: October, January, November.

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

The fastest flights from Sydney to Shanghai start from 10 hours 20 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Sydney to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Sydney — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Sydney to Shanghai

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Sydney — Shanghai

Oktober 19

Tianjin Airlines

$273

Alternative routes

Adelaide ➜ Shanghai•Brisbane ➜ Shanghai•Canberra ➜ Shanghai•Cairns ➜ Shanghai•Launceston ➜ Shanghai•Newcastle ➜ Shanghai•Townsville ➜ Shanghai•Toowoomba ➜ Shanghai•Wollongong ➜ Shanghai•Sydney ➜ Changzhou•Sydney ➜ Hangzhou•Sydney ➜ Zhoushan•Sydney ➜ Ningbo•Sydney ➜ Nanjing•Sydney ➜ Nantong•Sydney ➜ Wuxi•Sydney ➜ Yiwu•Sydney ➜ Yancheng•Sydney ➜ Yangzhou

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Cheapest one way flight

$262

AirAsia X

1 layover

16h 35m

10/17/2026

The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Shanghai departs on 10/17/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $262

Cheapest round trip flight

$588

China Southern Airlines

1 layover

1d 16h 15m

11/20/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sydney to Shanghai departs on 11/20/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $588

The fastest flight

10h 20m

Fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

8:15 AM

Latest flight

8:30 PM

Direct flights count

21

Distance

7880km

Timezone difference

2h

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $483

starting at $346

starting at $262

starting at $275

starting at $340

starting at $346

starting at $348

starting at $349

starting at $350

starting at $374

starting at $380

China Southern Airlines

starting at $385

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/09/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU736

starting at $779

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

09/23/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU736

starting at $1,527

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

09/24/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU562

starting at $1,370

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

09/28/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU736

starting at $743

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/01/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU562

starting at $664

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/02/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU562

starting at $947

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/02/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1670

starting at $765

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/04/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU736

starting at $683

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1670

starting at $3,360

Sydney — Shanghai

SYD — SHA

10/07/2026

Departure

Direct flight

MU562

starting at $3,054

What is the cheapest price for flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $262

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Sydney — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Sydney to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: October, January, November.

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

The fastest flights from Sydney to Shanghai start from 10 hours 20 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Sydney to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Sydney — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines

Price dynamics

Flight costs for Sydney — Shanghai fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is October 2026–November 2026 — averaging $312. The most expensive is April 2027–May 2027 ($423). The difference reaches 26%.

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 13.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Shanghai — $262

Compare airlines, prices, and flight durations for your trip

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Cheapest one way flight

$262

AirAsia X

1 layover

16h 35m

10/17/2026

Cheapest round trip flight

$588

China Southern Airlines

1 layover

1d 16h 15m

11/20/2026

The fastest flight

10h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Earliest flight

8:15 AM

Latest flight

8:30 PM

Direct flights count

21

Distance

7880km

Timezone difference

2h

Airfare from Sydney to Shanghai by month

October 2026

on average:

$283

April 2027

on average:

$438

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Schedule of direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Sydney airports overview

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Sydney to Shanghai

Alternative routes

Cheapest one way flight

$262

AirAsia X

1 layover

16h 35m

10/17/2026

Cheapest round trip flight

$588

China Southern Airlines

1 layover

1d 16h 15m

11/20/2026

The fastest flight

10h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Earliest flight

8:15 AM

Latest flight

8:30 PM

Direct flights count

21

Distance

7880km

Timezone difference

2h

October 2026

on average:

$283