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SQ Return flights from $945
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$945
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$945
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Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$945
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$945
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$946
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$946
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$946
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sat 05 Sep$946
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sun 06 Sep$946
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$946
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$946
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$946
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$981
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$981
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$981
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$981
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$981
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$981
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$984
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$985
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Mon 14 Sep$985
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sat 22 Aug$985
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Mon 15 Feb$986
Dep. Wed 03 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$986
Dep. Sun 07 FebRet. Sun 21 Feb$986
Dep. Mon 01 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$986
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$986
Dep. Wed 03 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$986
Dep. Thu 04 MarRet. Thu 25 Mar$986
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$992
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$992
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$992
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$992
Dep. Thu 20 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$992
Dep. Sun 28 FebRet. Tue 16 Mar$992
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$993
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$993
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Thu 13 Aug$1,016
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,016

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

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Cheapest Sydney to Shanghai Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,117
August 2026
$727
September 2026
$746
October 2026
$836
November 2026
$648
December 2026
$1,256
March 2027
$629
April 2027
$1,661

Average Sydney to Shanghai Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,673
August 2026
$1,420
September 2026
$1,460
October 2026
$1,719
November 2026
$1,530
December 2026
$2,154
January 2027
$2,213
March 2027
$1,778
April 2027
$2,072

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically March.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Shanghai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $674.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai is 26 October 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Shanghai?

Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 10 hours and 10 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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