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$342+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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22 Jun — 29 Jun1
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 June 2025.

Return from

$637

One-way from

$342

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,119
28/7-21/8
  • 28/7-21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($345 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 June 2025.

Mon 3/1112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 20mXiamenAir
Thu 27/1112:10SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/6$635
Mon 28/709:15SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/814:45PVG - SYD
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$637
Tue 29/721:00SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 20mHainan Airlines
Mon 18/820:15PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/6$640
Sun 27/707:55SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 28/816:50PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/6$666
Thu 4/908:45SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Tue 16/918:50SHA - SYD
1 stop22h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/6$671
Mon 13/1022:20SYD - SHA
1 stop20h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/1113:35SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/6$680
Wed 15/1022:20SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1114:45PVG - SYD
1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/6$680
Sun 27/720:20SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 20/815:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/6$688
Wed 30/711:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/808:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$704
Mon 28/719:45SYD - SHA
1 stop16h 15mAir China
Thu 21/822:25SHA - SYD
2 stops38h 25mAir China
Deal found 15/6$721
Mon 28/719:45SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 30mAir China
Wed 20/818:50PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 00mAir China
Deal found 15/6$735
Thu 4/911:30SYD - PVG
1 stop14h 20mHong Kong Airlines
Wed 24/916:55PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 55mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 16/6$746

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

$635

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/7

09:15-04:45

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/8

14:45-10:10

1 stop17h 25m

$637

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

21:00-15:20

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/8

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

$640

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/8

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

$645

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

07:55-22:45

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/8

16:50-10:25

1 stop15h 35m

$666

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/9

18:50-19:40

1 stop22h 50m

$671

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

22:20-15:35

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/11

13:35-09:35

1 stop17h 00m

$680

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

22:20-13:15

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/11

14:45-07:15

1 stop13h 30m

$680

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

11:30-23:50

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/9

16:55-09:50

1 stop14h 55m

$689

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

11:25-22:40

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 20/8

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

$704

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 16 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Shanghai takes 10 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai are China Eastern, China Southern and XiamenAir.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $515
China Southern
China Southern
From $305
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $388
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $351

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai are AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 17 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Delta to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,309 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,963 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
894 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $261, however they can be found for as little as $261.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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