Explore the cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 514, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 880.

Popular airlines from Sydney to Shanghai

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Sydney to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines. Juneyao Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Scoot logo Scoot
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Sydney to Shanghai

The distance between Sydney and Shanghai is approximately 7,877.46km. It takes around 10 hours 28 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 350
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 665
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 7,877.46km
Average flight time 10 hours 28 minutes
Popular airline China Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Sydney–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Sydney to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Sydney to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Shanghai is January, with an average price of S$ 424, and the most expensive month is June, with an average price of up to S$ 809.

S$ 809
S$ 617
S$ 424
S$ 232
    Cheapest
  • S$ 511
    Jul
  • S$ 626
    Aug
  • S$ 492
    Sep
  • S$ 607
    Oct
  • S$ 542
    Nov
  • S$ 797
    Dec
  • S$ 424
    Jan
  • S$ 603
    Feb
  • S$ 638
    Mar
  • S$ 675
    Apr
  • S$ 786
    May
  • S$ 809
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Sydney to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Sydney to Shanghai is March, with an average price of S$ 686, and the most expensive month is December, with an average price of up to S$ 1,224.

S$ 1,224
S$ 955
S$ 686
S$ 417
    Cheapest
  • S$ 941
    Jul
  • S$ 997
    Aug
  • S$ 937
    Sep
  • S$ 746
    Oct
  • S$ 856
    Nov
  • S$ 1,224
    Dec
  • S$ 989
    Jan
  • S$ 923
    Feb
  • S$ 686
    Mar
  • S$ 773
    Apr
  • S$ 848
    May
  • S$ 1,158
    Jun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Shanghai during National Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Sydney to Shanghai during National Day.

National Day is scheduled on Aug 9. The flights from Sydney to Shanghai are cheapest on Aug 10, with the lowest fare of S$ 390.

S$ 454
S$ 422
S$ 390
S$ 358
    Cheapest
  • S$ 427
    5
    Aug
  • S$ 400
    6
  • S$ 391
    7
  • S$ 454
    8
  • S$ 403
    9
  • S$ 390
    10
  • S$ 391
    11

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hong Kong Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 350 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to SHA on Sat, Jul 25), while Garuda Indonesia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 665 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Thu, Sep 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Scoot Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 28 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 18 flight per week flying from Sydney to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU562 (11:57)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jul 25, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 350.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Shanghai on July 27, 2026 with Hong Kong Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 364.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SYD-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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