Can I fly direct from Brisbane to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Brisbane to Shanghai are not common. Historically, only 1.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers who do not find a direct option, connecting flights are the typical choice. When a layover is necessary, flights historically involve a median of 2 stopovers.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?

The direct flight from Brisbane to Shanghai typically takes approximately 10 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 7306 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, usually around 16 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Brisbane to Shanghai?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai with a layover. Connecting flights have a median price of $697, while direct flights are typically more expensive, with a median price of $896. This represents a price premium of approximately 29% for direct flights. Direct flights also make up a small share of the available options, at 2.4%.

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Brisbane to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai

A typical journey from Brisbane to Shanghai takes about 28h 15m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover. Given the long-haul nature of flights covering a distance of 7306 km, these extended travel times are common.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Brisbane to Shanghai, fares typically range from $635–$1174, with a median of $873. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai? The most affordable times to fly are typically in April, with a median fare of $531. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $555, followed by August at a median of $611. These months present the best opportunities to secure lower fares for your trip.

Most itineraries for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 1.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should anticipate a journey that includes at least one intermediate stop between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Shanghai

Regular price: A$803 - A$1,887

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

The regular price range for this route is 803 AUD to 1887 AUD. The current lowest deal is 854 AUD with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 24.

now A$854

Low A$803

High A$1,887

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai is April, with a median price of $531. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1392. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$531

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,392

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Direct flights from Brisbane to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Shanghai

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Shanghai

Brisbane (BNE) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,076

A$1,030

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Shanghai

Brisbane (BNE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malaysia Airlines

A$955

A$896

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Shanghai

Brisbane (BNE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malaysia Airlines

A$876

A$906

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Shanghai

Brisbane (BNE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malaysia Airlines

A$961

A$824

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

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BNE - Shanghai

Brisbane (BNE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malaysia Airlines

A$867

A$880

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

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BNE - Shanghai

Brisbane (BNE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malaysia Airlines

A$945

A$889

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

A$1,295 → A$1,055

19%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$1,304 → A$1,105

15%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

A$994 → A$821

17%

22 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 23

A$1,420 → A$1,274

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai

Brisbane - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Brisbane to Shanghai are near the typical level, with a median price of $873.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai, with a median price of $531.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 28h 15m

Flights from Brisbane to Shanghai typically take 28h 15m, with a median duration of 1695 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines has a recent deal

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines is available for $854 from November 9-November 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Cheapest

Archerfield Airport is a good alternative for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~15 km from Brisbane (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$515

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$562

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~110 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$601

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai are found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $652. Booking 0-6 days out sees a slight increase to an average of $699. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $1275, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $979.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is considered to be $635 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $873. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $1174 or less. Travelers looking for value should aim for prices at or below the $635 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai are April, May, and August. In April, the median price was $531, while in May it was $555. August also offered a relatively low median price of $611. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $873 for this route.

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Brisbane to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Shanghai

Regular price: A$803 - A$1,887

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

The regular price range for this route is 803 AUD to 1887 AUD. The current lowest deal is 854 AUD with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 24.

now A$854

Low A$803

High A$1,887

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$531

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,392

Jan

Feb

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