VietjetDepart02:15
Sun, May 9PVG → SYD
12h 55m · 1 stop
$271one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $271
- Cheapest month
- May
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 11h 50m
Vietjet · Sun, May 9
from $271
Usually 1+ stop
7,880 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney
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Cheapest dates in May 2027
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About flights from Shanghai to Sydney
Shanghai (SHA) and Sydney (SYD) are about 7,880 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 11h 50m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $271, and May 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Sydney?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $271 with Vietjet, departing Sunday, May 9, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $271 to $443.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?
May 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $271 one way.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 11h 50m. Shanghai and Sydney are around 7,880 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Sydney?
Recent fares on this route were with Vietjet, China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and Air China.
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