Are direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Adelaide to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same month. Avoiding peak travel seasons or holidays usually results in lower fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Adelaide to Shanghai flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Be aware of currency conversion fees if booking in a different currency.

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2027-03-01 – 2027-03-10
ADL - Shanghai
76% AI deal score
A$908
A$953
Round trip
2027-03-01 – 2027-03-09
ADL - Shanghai
76% AI deal score
A$909
A$956
Round trip
2027-03-01 – 2027-03-17
ADL - Shanghai
75% AI deal score
A$894
A$998
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2026-11-11 – 2026-12-06
ADL - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
A$933
A$1,061
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-17
ADL - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
A$1,008
A$1,062
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-24
ADL - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
A$954
A$1,065
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2026-11-11 – 2026-12-01
ADL - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
A$934
A$1,065
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-20
ADL - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
A$971
A$1,074
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2026-11-11 – 2026-12-07
ADL - Shanghai
72% AI deal score
A$933
A$1,077
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-26
ADL - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
A$947
A$1,078
Round trip

Adelaide to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

A typical journey from Adelaide to Shanghai takes about 15h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time for this route. Most itineraries for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai typically include 2 connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, fares are currently above the typical level. Prices typically range from $836–$1139, with a median of $971. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai is often in February, with a median fare of $640. Other cost-effective months include September, where the median fare is $681, and April, with a median fare of $685.

This route covers a considerable distance of 7554 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence of price changes.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Shanghai

Regular price: A$772 - A$1,632

Prices for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 772 AUD and 1632 AUD. The current lowest deal is 956 AUD with China Southern Airlines for travel from Mar 1-Mar 9.

now A$956

Low A$772

High A$1,632

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai is February, with a median price of $640. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1115. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$640

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,115

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Shanghai

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,159

A$1,340

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,131

A$1,375

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$943

A$1,214

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines

A$987

A$1,370

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

A$1,075

A$1,330

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines

A$1,001

A$1,358

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

8 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 9

A$909 → A$956

16 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 17

A$894 → A$998

12%

15 nights

Mar 2 - Mar 17

A$894 → A$1,010

13%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

A$1,008 → A$1,139

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

Adelaide - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Adelaide to Shanghai are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $640.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 15h 20m

The median flight time with connections from Adelaide to Shanghai is 15h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route typically features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a current deal

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines is available for $956.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a great choice for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$940

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$942

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often providing competitive pricing.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail in 45-60 minutes)

💸 Flights from ~A$911

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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From ADL

Elite

Mar 05

Shanghai, China

85% AI deal score

$3,068

$2,650

Save $418

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Mar 05

Shanghai, China

85% AI deal score

$3,093

$2,650

Save $443

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Mar 05

Shanghai, China

85% AI deal score

$3,102

$2,650

Save $452

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Mar 30

Shanghai, China

85% AI deal score

$3,183

$2,690

Save $493

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Mar 05

Shanghai, China

84% AI deal score

$3,220

$2,854

Save $366

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Mar 04

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,220

$2,891

Save $329

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Feb 26

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,266

$2,891

Save $375

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Feb 22

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,253

$2,891

Save $362

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Feb 25

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,266

$2,891

Save $375

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Feb 26

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,251

$2,892

Save $359

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Mar 15

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,215

$2,892

Save $323

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Apr 01

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,410

$2,932

Save $478

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and booking platforms. Setting up price alerts may also notify you of fare drops for your desired route.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended travel date, may help you secure better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time is often beneficial. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with lower prices than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

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Adelaide to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Shanghai

Regular price: A$772 - A$1,632

Prices for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 772 AUD and 1632 AUD. The current lowest deal is 956 AUD with China Southern Airlines for travel from Mar 1-Mar 9.

now A$956

Low A$772

High A$1,632

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$640

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,115

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Shanghai

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,159

A$1,340

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,131

A$1,375

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$943

A$1,214

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines

A$987

A$1,370

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

A$1,075

A$1,330

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines

A$1,001

A$1,358

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

8 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 9

A$909 → A$956

16 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 17

A$894 → A$998

12%

15 nights

Mar 2 - Mar 17

A$894 → A$1,010

13%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

A$1,008 → A$1,139

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

Adelaide - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Adelaide to Shanghai are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $640.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 15h 20m

The median flight time with connections from Adelaide to Shanghai is 15h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route typically features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a current deal

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines is available for $956.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a great choice for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$940

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$942

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often providing competitive pricing.

Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$3,410

$2,932

Save $478

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Adelaide to Shanghai

Adelaide to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

Direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

Adelaide - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights take 15h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Southern Airlines offers a current deal

Deals appear regularly

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Mar 05

Mar 05

Mar 05

Mar 30

Mar 05

Mar 04

Feb 26

Feb 22

Feb 25

Feb 26

Mar 15

Apr 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Adelaide to Shanghai flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Adelaide to Shanghai flights?

Related routes

More routes from Adelaide

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Adelaide to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

Direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

Adelaide - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights take 15h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Southern Airlines offers a current deal

Deals appear regularly

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Mar 05

Mar 05

Mar 05

Mar 30

Mar 05

Mar 04

Feb 26

Feb 22

Feb 25

Feb 26

Mar 15

Apr 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?