Cheap flights from Shanghai to Darwin

One-way fares from $472 · SHA → DRW · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$472

Cathay Pacific · Mon, Nov 16

Cheapest month
November

from $472

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
10h 30m

4,960 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Darwin

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $472

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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Cathay Pacific
Depart22:30 Mon, Nov 16SHA → DRW 10h 30m · 2 stops
$472one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Darwin

Shanghai (SHA) and Darwin (DRW) are about 4,960 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 30m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $472, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Darwin?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $472 with Cathay Pacific, departing Monday, November 16, 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Darwin?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $472 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Darwin?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Darwin?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 30m. Shanghai and Darwin are around 4,960 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Darwin?

Recent fares on this route were with Cathay Pacific.

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