Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sydney
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November 9 - November 13
PVG - Sydney
$615
$480
Round trip
November 9 - November 10
PVG - Sydney
$619
$482
Round trip
November 3 - November 21
PVG - Sydney
$600
$494
Round trip
November 9 - November 17
PVG - Sydney
$597
$521
Round trip
November 10 - November 17
PVG - Sydney
$597
$521
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November 10 - November 14
PVG - Sydney
$615
$522
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November 5 - November 15
PVG - Sydney
$596
$523
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November 3 - November 25
PVG - Sydney
$598
$523
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November 5 - November 25
PVG - Sydney
$600
$524
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November 9 - November 15
PVG - Sydney
$597
$524
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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sydney
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sydney
Regular price: $536 - $822
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Sydney is between $536 and $822. The current lowest deal is $480 with Vietnam Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 13.
now $480
Low $536
High $822
The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney is May, with a median price of $368. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $820. Prices are generally lower from March to September.
May
Flights from $368
January
Flights from $820
Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney
Antinea Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sydney
Thu, Jul 2
PVG - Sydney
Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)
Cathay Pacific
$565
$692
One-way
Thu, Aug 13
PVG - Sydney
Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)
Vietnam Airlines
$547
$602
One-way
Thu, Aug 13
PVG - Sydney
Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)
Vietnam Airlines
$533
$602
One-way
Thu, Aug 13
PVG - Sydney
Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)
Vietnam Airlines
$533
$603
One-way
Thu, Aug 13
PVG - Sydney
Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)
Vietnam Airlines
$548
$605
One-way
Thu, Aug 20
PVG - Sydney
Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)
Vietnam Airlines
$560
$595
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Sydney
Nov 9 - Nov 10
$619 → $482
22%
Nov 9 - Nov 13
$615 → $480
22%
Nov 6 - Nov 8
$620 → $512
17%
Nov 3 - Nov 21
$600 → $494
18%
Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sydney
Shanghai - Sydney route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares below the typical level
Recent fares from Shanghai to Sydney are below the typical level at $480.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in May for the best prices
Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $368.
⏱️ Flight duration
Long-haul flights, 16h 0m median duration
Flights from Shanghai to Sydney are typically long-haul, with a median duration of 16h 0m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Only 17.3% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights being more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
Antinea Airlines offers direct flights
Antinea Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with one recent direct deal.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Historically, deals for flights from Shanghai to Sydney appear frequently, about once per day.
Shanghai main airports to depart from
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Sydney.
📍 ~40 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$480
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport serves as another departure choice for your trip to Sydney.
📍 ~15 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$512
Sydney main airports to arrive at
Sydney (SYD)
Sydney Airport is a primary gateway for travelers arriving in Sydney from Shanghai.
📍 ~8 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$480
Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative
Canberra (CBR)
Canberra Airport can be a useful alternative arrival airport with robust flight schedules and superior infrastructure.
📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car or train, approximately 3 hours ground travel).
💸 Flights from ~$768
Newcastle (NTL)
Newcastle Airport is a significant regional airport with frequent services to major Australian cities.
📍 ~135 km from Sydney (easily accessible by car via the M1 motorway).
💸 Flights from ~$852
Coffs Harbour (CFS)
Coffs Harbour Airport is a well-established regional airport with multiple airline carriers for your arrival.
📍 ~420 km from Sydney (primarily serves as a regional destination).
💸 Flights from ~$838
Port Macquarie (PQQ)
Port Macquarie Airport offers reliable regional connectivity with multiple daily flights as an alternative.
📍 ~320 km from Sydney (long travel distance makes it impractical for most travelers).
💸 Flights from ~$777
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Jul 03
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$2,114
$1,344
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$2,172
$1,355
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,183
$1,355
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$1,920
$1,342
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$1,988
$1,355
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$2,099
$1,404
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,404
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$2,104
$1,405
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$2,100
$1,405
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,405
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,093
$1,405
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$2,104
$1,405
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$2,112
$1,405
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$2,101
$1,405
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Sydney, Australia
92% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,405
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Sydney, Australia
91% AI deal score
$1,978
$1,355
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Sydney, Australia
90% AI deal score
$3,056
$2,478
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$2,928
$2,478
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,708
$1,371
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,722
$1,374
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,739
$1,374
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,707
$1,374
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,716
$1,375
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,912
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,909
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,904
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,912
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,904
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,900
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,906
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,926
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
89% AI deal score
$1,908
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,900
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,912
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,902
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,906
$1,529
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Sydney, Australia
88% AI deal score
$1,931
$1,555
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,931
$1,555
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,925
$1,555
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,914
$1,555
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,931
$1,555
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Sydney, Australia
84% AI deal score
$2,888
$2,487
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Sydney, Australia
84% AI deal score
$2,876
$2,517
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Aug 19
Sydney, Australia
84% AI deal score
$3,079
$2,644
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Sydney, Australia
83% AI deal score
$2,872
$2,516
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Jul 06
Sydney, Australia
83% AI deal score
$3,111
$2,644
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Sydney, Australia
82% AI deal score
$2,972
$2,644
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Aug 28
Sydney, Australia
82% AI deal score
$2,928
$2,655
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,942
$2,655
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,096
$2,681
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,118
$2,683
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,008
$2,685
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,255
$2,866
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,888
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,904
$2,680
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,920
$2,680
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,919
$2,680
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,127
$2,812
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,142
$2,824
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$3,106
$2,847
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,111
$2,847
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,106
$2,852
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,195
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,851
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$2,870
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$2,971
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$3,067
$2,857
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Sydney, Australia
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$3,068
$2,981
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,903
$2,812
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$3,021
$2,982
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,755
$1,643
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,755
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,766
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Sydney, Australia
78% AI deal score
$2,887
$2,849
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Sydney, Australia
78% AI deal score
$3,057
$2,919
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Sydney, Australia
78% AI deal score
$3,122
$2,919
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Sydney, Australia
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$2,980
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Sydney, Australia
78% AI deal score
$18,264
$17,688
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$1,745
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Sydney, Australia
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$1,746
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Sydney, Australia
76% AI deal score
$3,314
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$3,398
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$3,475
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$17,525
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$1,637
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