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.
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Compare the options found for Sydney — Shanghai by airline: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, VietjetAir, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Jetstar, Shenzhen Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, and Scoot. This selection covers 12 carriers. The cheapest ticket found is $236.
Direct offers from Sydney to Shanghai were found for these airlines: China Eastern Airlines: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa; Juneyao Airlines: Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa.
Weekdays and prices come from the offers found. This is not a complete schedule; availability and flight frequency can change.
February 2027
Cheapest month
Lowest price found in month:
$281
October 2027
Most expensive month
Lowest price found in month:
$1,226
Lowest price found in month
When fares start lower
The cheapest offer found for Sydney to Shanghai costs $281 for a departure in February 2027. This is the lowest starting fare among the months shown.
When fares start higher
Departures in October 2027 have the highest starting fare in this sample. Even the cheapest offer found for that month costs $1,226.
A price benchmark
Taking the cheapest fare found for each month gives an average of $429. Use it to compare departure months; it is not the average price of every available ticket.
Comparing neighbouring months
For departures in January 2027 and February 2027, the two monthly starting fares average $285. The highest such average is $761, for departures in September 2027 and October 2027.
These comparisons describe offers found for different departure months. Check prices and availability with a new search.
The available offers for Sydney to Shanghai have different starting prices across departure months. The lowest is $281 in February 2027. The highest monthly starting fare is $1,226 in October 2027.
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 $236
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?
The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Sydney — Shanghai are in: February, January, September. Prices can change.
How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?
The shortest duration among the offers found for Sydney — Shanghai is 13 hours 15 minutes, including connections if present.
Which airline can fly direct from Sydney to Shanghai?
Direct flight offers from Sydney to Shanghai were found for: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Shanghai departs on 02/07/2027, is operated by China Eastern Airlines and costs $236
Cheapest round trip flight
$576
Shenzhen Airlines
1 layover
2d 4h 25m
02/07/2027
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sydney to Shanghai departs on 02/07/2027, is operated by Shenzhen Airlines and costs $576
Fastest option found
13h 15m
Fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 13h 15m
Weekdays with direct offers
Every day
Direct offers were found for every day of the week.
Earliest departure found
7:55 AM
Latest departure found
10:10 PM
Straight-line city distance
7881km
The found offers from Sydney to Shanghai depart between 7:55 AM and 10:10 PM, in the origin city’s time zone. The straight-line distance between Sydney and Shanghai is 7881km.
Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.
Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.
