What percentage of Sydney to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 10.2% of flights from Sydney to Shanghai were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the majority of routes typically involve at least one stop. This data reflects flight patterns observed over a three-month period.

How many hours is the flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Shanghai has a median duration of 10 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 16 hours and 45 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 7865 kilometers. Travelers should account for longer durations when choosing flights with layovers.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai are classified as frequent. This suggests that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers have a good chance of finding deals when planning their trips. This classification is based on pricing patterns observed over a 30-day period.

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Sydney to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Fares for flights from Sydney to Shanghai typically range from $607–$1072, with a median price of $826. 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.

When seeking cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai, the cheapest time to fly is often in April, with a median fare of $461. Other cost-effective months include January, where the median fare is $498, and February, with a median of $518.

A typical journey from Sydney to Shanghai takes approximately 10h 20m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, the overall travel time reflects the inclusion of layovers. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 18h 50m.

The route from Sydney to Shanghai covers a distance of 7865 km, making it a long-haul journey. Given that only 10.2% of recent fares are for direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai, most itineraries involve at least one stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Shanghai

Regular price: A$703 - A$868

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD703-AUD868. The current lowest deal is AUD695 with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 13.

now A$695

Low A$703

High A$868

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Shanghai is February, with a median price of $460. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1126. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$460

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,126

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Direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Shanghai

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Shanghai

Sydney (SYD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$984

A$751

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Shanghai

Sydney (SYD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$931

A$751

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Shanghai

Sydney (SYD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$873

A$753

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Shanghai

Sydney (SYD) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$898

A$753

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Shanghai

Sydney (SYD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,140

A$819

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Shanghai

Sydney (SYD) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,129

A$823

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

A$1,656 → A$837

49%

8 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 14

A$1,645 → A$887

46%

21 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 23

A$1,690 → A$992

41%

22 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 24

A$1,690 → A$999

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Shanghai

Sydney - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sydney to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $826.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Shanghai, with a median price of $460.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 20m

Direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai typically take 10h 20m, while connecting flights average 18h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai, providing a non-stop option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct and connecting flights to Shanghai, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$755

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$803

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive networks and competitive pricing, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$639

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $582. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $670, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $735. Prices generally increase significantly outside this optimal window, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $1085.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai is considered to be $607 or less. The median price for this route was $826. Fares above $1072 were observed in the higher price range. This threshold is based on price trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Shanghai, with a median price of $461. January also offered favorable prices, with a median of $498. The annual median price for this route was $826, indicating that these months represent significant savings. February, while among the cheaper months, had a median price of $518.

Sydney to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Shanghai

Regular price: A$703 - A$868

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD703-AUD868. The current lowest deal is AUD695 with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 13.

now A$695

Low A$703

High A$868

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Shanghai

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$460

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,126

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