Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai

One-way fares from $413 · SYD → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Sydney
Cheapest fare
$413

Jetstar · Sun, 21 Feb

Cheapest month
February

from $413

Direct flights
Yes

China Eastern

Flight time
10h 15m

7,880 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $428
  2. December 2026 $741
  3. January 2027 $422
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $413
  5. March 2027 $449
  6. May 2027 $553
  7. June 2027 $496
  8. August 2027 $502
  9. September 2027 $434
  10. October 2027 $1,800

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart16:25 Sun, 21 FebSYD → PVG 12h 30m · 1 stop
$413one way, per person
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Sichuan Airlines
Depart21:25 Sat, 6 FebSYD → PVG 13h 05m · 1 stop
$440one way, per person
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Sichuan Airlines
Depart21:25 Mon, 8 FebSYD → PVG 13h 05m · 1 stop
$440one way, per person
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Vietjet
Depart12:05 Fri, 26 FebSYD → PVG 12h 30m · 1 stop
$471one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart15:10 Fri, 19 FebSYD → SHA 12h 05m · 1 stop
$480one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart15:10 Sat, 20 FebSYD → SHA 12h 00m · 1 stop
$480one way, per person
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Scoot
Depart20:05 Sat, 13 FebSYD → PVG 14h 30m · 2 stops
$718one way, per person
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About flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Sydney (SYD) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 7,880 km apart. Direct flights take around 10h 15m, and recent direct fares were with China Eastern. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $413, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $413 with Jetstar, departing Sunday 21 February 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $413 to $1,800.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $413 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with China Eastern.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 10h 15m. Sydney and Shanghai are around 7,880 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Tianjin Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Jetstar, Vietjet, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern and Scoot.

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