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SQ Return flights from $840
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$840
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Thu 03 Dec$842
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Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Fri 27 Nov$877
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Thu 10 Sep$920
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$920
Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Thu 01 Apr$964
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$981
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Fri 26 Mar$1,034
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,060
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Fri 19 Mar$1,086
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Fri 28 Aug$1,106
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,158

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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
$854
Oct 2026
$872
Nov 2026
$701
Feb 2027
$873
Mar 2027
$675

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is March 2027, with return fares from $675 — 23% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $873).

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 $675. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $873.

Across the year, return fares to Shanghai average around $799. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and August, you'll generally pay up to 16% 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
$854
October 2026
$872
November 2026
$701
February 2027
$873
March 2027
$675

Average Brisbane to Shanghai Return Prices

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

July 2026
$2,216
August 2026
$1,497
September 2026
$1,608
October 2026
$1,690
November 2026
$1,526
December 2026
$2,024
January 2027
$2,282
February 2027
$1,722
March 2027
$1,795
April 2027
$2,503

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 $782.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Shanghai is 07 November 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Shanghai is VietJet Air.

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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