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

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Sydney flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Using a flexible date search tool may reveal more economical options.

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

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Also, consider transportation costs to and from the airports at both ends of your journey. These can add up and affect your total travel budget.

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2027-03-31 – 2027-04-25
SHA - Sydney
68% AI deal score
CN¥3,128
CN¥3,807
Round trip
2027-04-07 – 2027-04-25
SHA - Sydney
69% AI deal score
CN¥3,540
CN¥3,814
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2027-04-11 – 2027-04-25
SHA - Sydney
70% AI deal score
CN¥3,581
CN¥3,814
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2027-04-08 – 2027-04-25
SHA - Sydney
69% AI deal score
CN¥3,543
CN¥3,814
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2027-04-14 – 2027-04-25
SHA - Sydney
70% AI deal score
CN¥3,623
CN¥3,814
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2027-03-31 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Sydney
68% AI deal score
CN¥3,117
CN¥3,914
Round trip
2027-04-14 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Sydney
69% AI deal score
CN¥3,602
CN¥3,921
Round trip
2027-04-07 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Sydney
68% AI deal score
CN¥3,578
CN¥3,921
Round trip
2027-04-08 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Sydney
68% AI deal score
CN¥3,577
CN¥3,921
Round trip
2027-04-11 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Sydney
69% AI deal score
CN¥3,559
CN¥3,921
Round trip

Shanghai to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Fares for flights from Shanghai to Sydney typically range from $445 to $994, with a median price of $678. Right now, fares are below the typical level, though currently 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track changes.

When considering cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney, the cheapest time to fly is often November, with a median fare of $547. October also presents a more affordable option, with a median fare of $695. For those planning further ahead, September shows a median fare of $853.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Sydney takes about 10h 15m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 20h 55m.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 1.5% of recent fares being non-stop. When flights do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This indicates that travelers should generally expect to make at least one stop during their journey.

The distance between Shanghai and Sydney is approximately 7865 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means you should anticipate a significant travel time, often involving overnight flights or extended periods in the air.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sydney

Regular price: CN¥3,244 - CN¥4,018

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 3244 to CNY 4018. The current lowest deal is CNY 3774 with Vietjet Air, for travel from Apr 12-Apr 25.

now CN¥3,774

Low CN¥3,244

High CN¥4,018

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney is November, with a median price of $548. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1454. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥548

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,454

Feb

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sydney

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥4,592

CN¥5,029

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Sydney

Shanghai (SHA) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥4,531

CN¥4,362

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥4,547

CN¥5,563

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥3,769

CN¥5,596

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥3,801

CN¥5,630

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥3,733

CN¥5,630

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

CN¥5,610 → CN¥4,449

21%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

CN¥5,111 → CN¥4,162

19%

4 nights

Jan 27 - Jan 31

CN¥6,478 → CN¥5,630

13%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

CN¥5,610 → CN¥5,049

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Shanghai - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney, with a median price of $547.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 15m.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney typically average 10h 15m, while connecting flights average 20h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 98.5% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Antinea Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Sydney appear regularly, with new deals emerging within 30 days.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,607

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Shanghai to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,627

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, useful for travelers willing to drive to Sydney.

📍 ~280 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,807

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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Best Elite deals to Sydney

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From SHA

Elite

Nov 24

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,131

$1,337

Save $794

Air China

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Dec 26

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,123

$1,348

Save $775

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Dec 22

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,123

$1,348

Save $775

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Dec 24

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,123

$1,348

Save $775

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Dec 27

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,123

$1,348

Save $775

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 24

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$2,758

$1,917

Save $841

2GO

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Nov 04

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$2,812

$2,011

Save $801

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Nov 26

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$2,758

$2,087

Save $671

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 20

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$2,850

$2,131

Save $719

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Nov 04

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$3,020

$2,255

Save $765

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Nov 14

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$2,017

$1,337

Save $680

Air China

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Nov 23

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$2,755

$2,118

Save $637

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring trends may be beneficial. Last-minute deals are rare but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes offer more flight options or different price points. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and convenience.

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Shanghai to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sydney

Regular price: CN¥3,244 - CN¥4,018

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 3244 to CNY 4018. The current lowest deal is CNY 3774 with Vietjet Air, for travel from Apr 12-Apr 25.

now CN¥3,774

Low CN¥3,244

High CN¥4,018

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

November

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥548

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,454

Feb

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sydney

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥4,592

CN¥5,029

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Sydney

Shanghai (SHA) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥4,531

CN¥4,362

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥4,547

CN¥5,563

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥3,769

CN¥5,596

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥3,801

CN¥5,630

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥3,733

CN¥5,630

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

CN¥5,610 → CN¥4,449

21%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

CN¥5,111 → CN¥4,162

19%

4 nights

Jan 27 - Jan 31

CN¥6,478 → CN¥5,630

13%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

CN¥5,610 → CN¥5,049

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Shanghai - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney, with a median price of $547.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 15m.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney typically average 10h 15m, while connecting flights average 20h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 98.5% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Antinea Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Sydney appear regularly, with new deals emerging within 30 days.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,607

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Shanghai to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,627

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, useful for travelers willing to drive to Sydney.

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$2,755

$2,118

Save $637

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

Shanghai to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Shanghai - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 10h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Nov 24

Dec 26

Dec 22

Dec 24

Dec 27

Nov 24

Nov 04

Nov 26

Nov 20

Nov 04

Nov 14

Nov 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

When should I book flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Sydney flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Shanghai to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Shanghai - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 10h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Nov 24

Dec 26

Dec 22

Dec 24

Dec 27

Nov 24

Nov 04

Nov 26

Nov 20

Nov 04

Nov 14

Nov 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

When should I book flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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