How many flights from Adelaide to Shanghai are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.8% of flights from Adelaide to Shanghai were non-stop. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Adelaide to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Adelaide to Shanghai has a median duration of 10 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 7554 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 13 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai have come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for finding good value. Travelers can often find competitive prices when searching for this destination.

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Adelaide to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

A typical journey from Adelaide to Shanghai takes about 31h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7,554 kilometers. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, fares are typically in the range of $674–$1,068, with a median of $910. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai is often during January, with a median fare of $462. Other cost-effective months include October, where the median fare is $497, and March, with a median of $504. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, with only 0.8% of recent fares being non-stop. When flights do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should anticipate at least one layover on your journey from Adelaide to Shanghai.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Shanghai

Regular price: A$788 - A$1,425

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai is AUD 788 to AUD 1425. The current lowest deal is AUD 832 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 7-Nov 20.

now A$832

Low A$788

High A$1,425

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai is January, with a median price of $462. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1289. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$462

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,289

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Shanghai

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Jetstar

A$977

A$1,118

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar

A$996

A$1,125

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,051

A$1,224

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,052

A$1,240

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,089

A$1,297

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (SHA)

QantasLink

A$1,032

A$1,115

One-way

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

14 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 12

A$1,003 → A$837

16%

14 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 12

A$959 → A$833

13%

8 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 15

A$951 → A$833

12%

15 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 22

A$929 → A$835

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

Adelaide - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Adelaide to Shanghai are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $462.

Historically, January, October, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 31h 55m.

Flights from Adelaide to Shanghai typically take 31 hours and 55 minutes, with two stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct deals.

China Eastern Airlines has offered direct deals for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking during frequent deal periods.

Deals for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$894

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$893

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,233

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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From ADL

Elite

Jan 12

Shanghai, China

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$2,206

$1,717

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China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

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Jan 31

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$2,213

$1,728

Save $485

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

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Jan 31

Shanghai, China

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$2,198

$1,728

Save $470

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

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Jan 31

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$2,487

$2,064

Save $423

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Jan 31

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$2,490

$2,067

Save $423

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Feb 07

Shanghai, China

87% AI deal score

$2,130

$1,784

Save $346

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Feb 07

Shanghai, China

87% AI deal score

$2,087

$1,784

Save $303

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$3,375

$2,960

Save $415

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From ADL

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Jan 12

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$2,483

$2,130

Save $353

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Jan 12

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$2,483

$2,134

Save $349

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Jan 12

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$2,483

$2,134

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China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Jan 31

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$2,544

$2,147

Save $397

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, booking flights from Adelaide to Shanghai 60 or more days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, around $665. Prices tend to fluctuate, with flights booked 14-27 days out averaging $669. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically sees average prices rise to $1001. Therefore, planning well in advance is generally recommended for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai was considered to be $674 or less. The median price for this route was $910. Prices above $1068 were in the more expensive range. Keeping these historical price points in mind can help travelers identify favorable offers.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Shanghai, with a median price of $462. October and March also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $497 and $504 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $910, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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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$788 - A$1,425

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai is AUD 788 to AUD 1425. The current lowest deal is AUD 832 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 7-Nov 20.

now A$832

Low A$788

High A$1,425

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$462

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,289

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Shanghai

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Jetstar

A$977

A$1,118

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar

A$996

A$1,125

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,051

A$1,224

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,052

A$1,240

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,089

A$1,297

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Shanghai

Adelaide (ADL) - Shanghai (SHA)

QantasLink

A$1,032

A$1,115

One-way

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

14 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 12

A$1,003 → A$837

16%

14 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 12

A$959 → A$833

13%

8 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 15

A$951 → A$833

12%

15 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 22

A$929 → A$835

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Shanghai

Adelaide - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Adelaide to Shanghai are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $462.

Historically, January, October, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 31h 55m.

Flights from Adelaide to Shanghai typically take 31 hours and 55 minutes, with two stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct deals.

China Eastern Airlines has offered direct deals for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking during frequent deal periods.

Deals for flights from Adelaide to Shanghai are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$894

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$893

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$2,544

$2,147

Save $397

China Eastern Airlines

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 below the typical level.

January offers the lowest median price at $462.

The median flight duration is 31h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct deals.

Consider booking during frequent deal periods.

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

Jan 12

Jan 31

Jan 31

Jan 31

Jan 31

Feb 07

Feb 07

Nov 13

Jan 12

Jan 12

Jan 12

Jan 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

How do I know if a Adelaide to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?

How many flights from Adelaide to Shanghai are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Adelaide to Shanghai?

How often do cheap flights from Adelaide to Shanghai come up?

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 below the typical level.

January offers the lowest median price at $462.

The median flight duration is 31h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct deals.

Consider booking during frequent deal periods.

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

Jan 12

Jan 31

Jan 31

Jan 31

Jan 31

Feb 07

Feb 07

Nov 13

Jan 12

Jan 12

Jan 12

Jan 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

How do I know if a Adelaide to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Shanghai?