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Cheap flights Sydney — Shanghai

from $355 7 881 km ~9h 46m 50 flights found 12 airlines cheapest on Friday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $355 on 16.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
16 Nov 2026, Mon
Juneyao Airlines HO 1670
00:50
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
11:10
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10h 20m Direct
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17 Nov 2026, Tue
Juneyao Airlines HO 1670
00:50
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
11:10
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10h 20m Direct
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
Batik Air Malaysia OD 172
23:55
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
14:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
14h 5m 2 stops
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29 Nov 2026, Sun
Jetstar JQ 37
09:10
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
23:35
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
14h 25m 2 stops
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
China Southern Airlines CZ 8092
07:10
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
19:10
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
12h 1 stop
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29 Nov 2026, Sun
Batik Air Malaysia OD 172
23:55
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
15:40
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
15h 45m 3 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
7 881 km
Flight time
9h 46m
Time difference
-3h
Minimum price
from $355 (16.11.2026)
Average price
$590
Maximum price
$908
Departures per week
4
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (2)
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport WSI Western Sydney Airport
Arrival airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airlines (12)
GS Tianjin Airlines HO Juneyao Airlines HX Hong Kong Airlines TR Scoot CZ China Southern Airlines CA Air China OD Batik Air Malaysia JQ Jetstar MU China Eastern 5J Cebu Pacific GA Garuda Indonesia PR Philippine Airlines
Agencies (7)
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Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 12
Tianjin Airlines
Tianjin Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$301
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
14 flights · 14 days
$355
Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$362
Scoot
Scoot
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$373
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$382
Air China
Air China
2 flights · 2 days
$391
Batik Air Malaysia
Batik Air Malaysia
5 flights · 5 days
$433
Jetstar
Jetstar
Low-cost 5 flights · 5 days
$441
China Eastern
China Eastern
12 flights · 12 days
$487
Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$547
Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
1 flights · 1 days
$628
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$690
Where to buy tickets 7
Trip.com
30 tickets · 21 days
from $301
Kiwi.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $355
Aviakassa
8 tickets · 7 days
from $373
OneTwoTrip
2 tickets · 2 days
from $391
Kupi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $433
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $441
Clickavia
4 tickets · 4 days
from $445
Airports

From — Sydney (2)

  • SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
  • WSI Western Sydney Airport

To — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Sydney — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Sydney to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 9h 46m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Sydney to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 7 881 km.
How much do flights from Sydney to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $355 on 16.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $590. Range: $355 — $908.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Shanghai?
The difference — -3h.
From which airports does Sydney operate flights?
From Sydney: SYD (Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport), WSI (Western Sydney Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 12 airlines: Tianjin Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Scoot, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Batik Air Malaysia, Jetstar.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $355. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Sydney — Shanghai

Flights Sydney — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 7 881 km. Flight time 9h 46m. Time difference -3h.

From Sydney (SYD) flights depart from 2 airports: SYD, WSI. To Shanghai (SHA) — 2 arrival airports: PVG, SHA.

12 airlines operate on this route: Tianjin Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Scoot, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Batik Air Malaysia, Jetstar.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $355 (16.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $590, ranging from $355 to $908. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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