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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Shanghai

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MH Return flights from $786
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$786
Dep. Thu 18 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$822
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Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$849
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$855
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$873
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$875
SQ Return flights from $830
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$830
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$830
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Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$847
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$971
Dep. Thu 18 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$1,068
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,160
CZ Return flights from $855
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$855
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$861
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Dep. Thu 18 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$1,212
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,212
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,223
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,282
CX Return flights from $934
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$934
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$937
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Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$939
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$941
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$981
Dep. Thu 18 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$1,027
VJ Return flights from $1,010
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,010
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,027
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Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,095
JQ,VJ,ZH Return flights from $1,029
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,029
OD,VJ Return flights from $1,032
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,032
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,129
JQ,VA,VJ,ZH Return flights from $1,042
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,042
MH,QF Return flights from $1,044
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,044
Dep. Thu 18 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$1,069
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Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,079
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,363
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,377
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,432
HO,VJ,VZ Return flights from $1,048
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,048
JQ,OD,VJ Return flights from $1,051
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,051
CX,VJ,VZ Return flights from $1,062
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,062
CX,MH Return flights from $1,062
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,062
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,240
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Dep. Thu 18 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$1,245
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,255
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,260
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,359
HO,JQ,VJ Return flights from $1,068
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,068
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,269
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Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,429
HO,MH,VA Return flights from $1,073
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,073
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,379
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Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,432
Dep. Thu 18 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$1,433
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,445
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,577

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to Shanghai

Return fares from Brisbane to Shanghai by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$817
Sep 2026
$783
Oct 2026
$1,208
Nov 2026
$840
Feb 2027
$1,009
Mar 2027
$694

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is March 2027, with return fares from $694 — 43% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $1,208).

When Should You Fly to Shanghai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai, with return fares from $694. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,208.

Across the year, return fares to Shanghai average around $892. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, September and August, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to Shanghai Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Brisbane to Shanghai return airfares.

August 2026
$817
September 2026
$783
October 2026
$1,208
November 2026
$840
February 2027
$1,009
March 2027
$694

Average Brisbane to Shanghai Return Prices

These are the average prices for Brisbane to Shanghai return airfares.

August 2026
$1,468
September 2026
$1,564
October 2026
$1,672
November 2026
$1,490
December 2026
$2,024
January 2027
$2,151
February 2027
$1,650
March 2027
$1,713
April 2027
$2,228

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to Shanghai

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to travel is typically March.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to Shanghai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is $787.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is 02 March 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Shanghai?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Shanghai is Malaysia Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Shanghai?

China Eastern and Qantas fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Brisbane to Shanghai take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 10 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Shanghai?

The IATA code for Shanghai is PVG. It is located in China at coordinates 31.15021, 121.8061.

When should you book flights to Shanghai?

From our data, you should book flights to Shanghai 60 days out.


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