Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

Yes, direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney are available. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 13.9% of all observed flights over a trailing 90-day period. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

The direct flight from Shanghai to Sydney typically takes around 10 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 7865 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a longer duration, with a median flight time of 16 hours and 30 minutes. These durations are based on historical data for this route.

Are non-stop flights from Shanghai to Sydney worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Shanghai to Sydney typically come with a premium of 35% compared to connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $561, while connecting flights had a median price of $416. Direct flights represented 17.3% of the observed flights over a trailing 90-day period.

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Shanghai to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Fares for flights from Shanghai to Sydney typically range from $372–$643, with a median price of $506. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Sydney takes about 16h 0m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layover times involved in reaching your destination.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney? The data indicates that May is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $368. Following closely are June, with a median of $373, and April, with a median of $388. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 13.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you will likely have at least one layover on your journey from Shanghai to Sydney.

The distance between Shanghai and Sydney is approximately 7865 km. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sydney

Regular price: CN¥3,278 - CN¥5,571

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Sydney is CNY 3,278 to CNY 5,571. The current lowest deal is CNY 3,965 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Oct 19-Oct 23.

now CN¥3,965

Low CN¥3,278

High CN¥5,571

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

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥368

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥820

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sydney

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Sichuan Airlines

CN¥4,694

CN¥4,213

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥5,048

CN¥4,703

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,465

CN¥4,729

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥5,500

CN¥5,192

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,694

CN¥4,475

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Sydney

Shanghai (SHA) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥4,475

CN¥4,481

One-way

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

3 nights

Mar 16 - Mar 19

CN¥6,694 → CN¥4,045

40%

10 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 25

CN¥6,828 → CN¥4,837

29%

14 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 15

CN¥6,010 → CN¥4,481

25%

5 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 25

CN¥6,101 → CN¥4,964

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Shanghai - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Sydney are above the typical level at $506.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $368 for Shanghai to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 16h 0m

Flights from Shanghai to Sydney typically take 16h 0m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 13.9% of recent flights from Shanghai to Sydney are direct, connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Sydney are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Sydney, with prices from 3388 CNY.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,388

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International offers flights to Sydney, with prices from 4181 CNY.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,181

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Shanghai to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,388

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,833

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the most favorable time to book flights from Shanghai to Sydney is typically within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price for flights was around $426. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices increase to $449, while waiting until 60+ days before departure often resulted in significantly higher prices, averaging $815. These trends were observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney was considered to be $372 or less. The median price for this route was $506. Prices typically ranged, with 75% of observed fares being $643 or less over the 90-day window.

Historically, May has been one of the best months to fly from Shanghai to Sydney, with a median price of $368. June also offered favorable pricing, with a median of $373. The annual median price for this route was $506, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings compared to the overall average across a 270-day period.

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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¥3,278 - CN¥5,571

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Sydney is CNY 3,278 to CNY 5,571. The current lowest deal is CNY 3,965 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Oct 19-Oct 23.

now CN¥3,965

Low CN¥3,278

High CN¥5,571

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

May

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥368

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥820

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sydney

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Sichuan Airlines

CN¥4,694

CN¥4,213

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥5,048

CN¥4,703

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,465

CN¥4,729

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

Malindo Airways

CN¥5,500

CN¥5,192

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sydney

Shanghai (PVG) - Sydney (SYD)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,694

CN¥4,475

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Sydney

Shanghai (SHA) - Sydney (SYD)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥4,475

CN¥4,481

One-way

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

3 nights

Mar 16 - Mar 19

CN¥6,694 → CN¥4,045

40%

10 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 25

CN¥6,828 → CN¥4,837

29%

14 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 15

CN¥6,010 → CN¥4,481

25%

5 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 25

CN¥6,101 → CN¥4,964

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Shanghai - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Sydney are above the typical level at $506.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $368 for Shanghai to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 16h 0m

Flights from Shanghai to Sydney typically take 16h 0m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 13.9% of recent flights from Shanghai to Sydney are direct, connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Sydney are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Sydney, with prices from 3388 CNY.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,388

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International offers flights to Sydney, with prices from 4181 CNY.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,181

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Shanghai to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,388

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$2,021

$1,395

Save $626

Air China

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 above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Typical flight time is 16h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

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Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

Sep 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 19

Oct 19

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Oct 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to Sydney cost?

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

Are non-stop flights from Shanghai to Sydney worth the extra cost?

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 above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Typical flight time is 16h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

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Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

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Oct 19

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to Sydney cost?

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?