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Find flight deals from Shanghai to Darwin for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from US$168 or round trip flights from US$518.

      • PVG 22:50
        30h
        1 stop
        DRW 06:20
        Shanghai - Darwin | Sat, Dec 27 | China Southern Airlines
        DRW 07:30
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 17:25
        Darwin - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | China Southern Airlines
        US$518 US$1,481
        65% OFF
        65% OFF
        US$1,481 US$518
      • PVG 18:05
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        DRW 06:20
        Shanghai - Darwin | Fri, Dec 12 | China Southern Airlines
        DRW 07:30
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        SHA 19:20
        Darwin - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | China Southern Airlines
        US$559 US$1,481
        62% OFF
        62% OFF
        US$1,481 US$559
      • PVG 06:55
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        DRW 06:20
        Shanghai - Darwin | Sun, Dec 14 | China Southern Airlines
        DRW 07:30
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        SHA 10:10
        Darwin - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | China Southern Airlines
        US$559 US$1,481
        62% OFF
        62% OFF
        US$1,481 US$559
      • PVG 20:25
        32h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 06:20
        Shanghai - Darwin | Tue, Jan 6 | China Southern Airlines
        DRW 07:30
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:25
        Darwin - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 12 | China Southern Airlines
        US$670
        55% OFF
        US$1,481 US$670
      • PVG 01:35
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        DRW 16:00
        Shanghai - Darwin | Fri, Dec 12 | AirAsia X
        DRW 07:30
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        SHA 19:20
        Darwin - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | China Southern Airlines
        US$805
        46% OFF
        US$1,481 US$805
      • PVG 01:35
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        DRW 16:00
        Shanghai - Darwin | Sun, Dec 14 | AirAsia X
        DRW 07:30
        15h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:35
        Darwin - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | China Southern Airlines
        US$836
        44% OFF
        US$1,481 US$836
      • PVG 09:10
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        DRW 11:15
        Shanghai - Darwin | Tue, Dec 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        DRW 12:30
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:50
        Darwin - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$881
        40% OFF
        US$1,481 US$881
      • PVG 00:10
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        DRW 15:00
        Shanghai - Darwin | Sat, Dec 27 | Singapore Airlines
        DRW 15:50
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:45
        Darwin - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 3 | Singapore Airlines
        US$883
        40% OFF
        US$1,481 US$883
      • PVG 09:10
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        DRW 11:15
        Shanghai - Darwin | Sat, Dec 13 | Juneyao Airlines
        DRW 12:20
        13h
        1 stop
        PVG 23:50
        Darwin - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$1,033
        30% OFF
        US$1,481 US$1,033
      • PVG 09:10
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        DRW 01:00
        Shanghai - Darwin | Fri, Dec 12 | Juneyao Airlines
        DRW 07:30
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 17:25
        Darwin - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | China Southern Airlines
        US$1,037
        30% OFF
        US$1,481 US$1,037
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Darwin | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        DRW 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Darwin - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Darwin are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Darwin

The distance between Shanghai and Darwin is approximately 4,937.5 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$168
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$518
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,937.5 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Darwin?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Darwin flights: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one way flight prices from US$167.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Darwin, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Darwin (SHA-DRW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$168 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DRW on Thu, Dec 18), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$518 departing on Sat, Dec 27 and returning on Sat, Jan 3.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Darwin 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Darwin, 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 Thu, Dec 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$168.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring 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 Darwin travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Darwin is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Darwin on December 27, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at US$496.
  • The time difference between Darwin and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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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