Cheap Flights to Shanghai

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Route One Way Return
Melbourne to Shanghai flights $412 $1066
Sydney to Shanghai flights $907 $826
Perth to Shanghai flights   $1112
Brisbane to Shanghai flights   $1147

Prices last updated: 24 Jun 2026 12:14


Average Prices for Return Flights to Shanghai

These are the average prices for return airfares to Shanghai

July 2026
$1,768
August 2026
$1,357
September 2026
$1,756
October 2026
$1,400
November 2026
$1,250
December 2026
$1,973
January 2027
$1,905
February 2027
$1,808
March 2027
$1,785
April 2027
$2,285

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Shanghai

When is the cheapest time to travel to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights to Shanghai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Shanghai is $826.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Shanghai is 05 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Shanghai?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Shanghai is Cathay Pacific.

How long does a direct flight to Shanghai take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Shanghai.

What is the IATA airport code for Shanghai?

The IATA code for Shanghai is SHA. It is located in China at coordinates 31.1939, 121.3464.

When should you book flights to Shanghai?

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


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