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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Shanghai

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CZ Return flights from $884
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$884
Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$886
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Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$886
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Fri 20 Nov$886
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$886
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$886
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$886
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$886
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Fri 21 Aug$886
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$886
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$886
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$886
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$886
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$890
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$890
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$890
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$890
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$890
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$890
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$890
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$893
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$893
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$893
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$969
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$973
Dep. Thu 04 MarRet. Wed 17 Mar$998
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$998
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Mon 14 Sep$1,048
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Sun 13 Sep$1,049
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$1,111
Dep. Mon 30 NovRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,153
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$1,178
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$1,191
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$1,191
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Mon 14 Sep$1,193
Dep. Fri 19 MarRet. Fri 02 Apr$1,236
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$1,262
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$1,381
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$3,718

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 Sydney to Shanghai

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

Jul 2026
$1,117
Aug 2026
$803
Sep 2026
$746
Oct 2026
$874
Nov 2026
$678
Dec 2026
$1,256
Feb 2027
$1,354
Mar 2027
$650
Apr 2027
$2,038

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is March 2027, with return fares from $650 — 68% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $2,038).

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 $650. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,038.

Across the year, return fares to Shanghai average around $1,057. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 39% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Shanghai Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,117
August 2026
$803
September 2026
$746
October 2026
$874
November 2026
$678
December 2026
$1,256
February 2027
$1,354
March 2027
$650
April 2027
$2,038

Average Sydney to Shanghai Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,730
August 2026
$1,415
September 2026
$1,443
October 2026
$1,712
November 2026
$1,479
January 2027
$2,342
February 2027
$1,807
March 2027
$1,738
April 2027
$2,098

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Shanghai

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 $701.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai is 15 November 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Shanghai is Garuda Indonesia.

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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