What to know about flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

The distance between Sydney and Shanghai is approximately 7,877.46 km. It takes around 10 hours 21 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
AED 850
AirAsia X AirAsia X SYD-SHA 16h 35m · 1 stop Thu, Oct 22
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Cheapest round-trip
AED 1,584
AirAsia X AirAsia X SYD-SHA 16h 35m · 2 stops Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
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When to travel
January
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
7,877.46 km
Flight distance
10h 21m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sydney to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 850 and round-trip from AED 1,584. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Sydney to Shanghai operate an average of 6 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 50.0% on-time departure rate and a 86.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Sydney to Shanghai flights?

Compare cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai (SYD–SHA) across popular airlines. Check departure times, flight duration, and direct vs. connecting options to find the best-value tickets, then book to lock in low fares. Current cheapest airline on this route: AirAsia X.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest 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 AED 1,216; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to AED 2,320.

AED 2,320
AED 1,768
AED 1,216
AED 664
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,807
    Oct
  • AED 1,556
    Nov
  • AED 2,285
    Dec
  • AED 1,216
    Jan
  • AED 1,729
    Feb
  • AED 1,830
    Mar
  • AED 1,936
    Apr
  • AED 2,255
    May
  • AED 2,320
    Jun
  • AED 1,722
    Jul
  • AED 1,777
    Aug
  • AED 1,504
    Sep

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

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Shanghai are found during March, with an average price of AED 1,968. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to AED 3,861.

AED 3,861
AED 2,915
AED 1,968
AED 1,022
    Cheapest
  • AED 2,277
    Oct
  • AED 2,456
    Nov
  • AED 3,512
    Dec
  • AED 2,839
    Jan
  • AED 2,648
    Feb
  • AED 1,968
    Mar
  • AED 2,216
    Apr
  • AED 2,434
    May
  • AED 3,322
    Jun
  • AED 3,861
    Jul
  • AED 3,575
    Aug
  • AED 2,512
    Sep

What's the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Sydney to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Shanghai is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AED 2,164
AED 2,043
AED 1,921
AED 1,800
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,939
    Mon
  • AED 1,987
    Tue
  • AED 1,979
    Wed
  • AED 1,921
    Thu
  • AED 2,027
    Fri
  • AED 2,066
    Sat
  • AED 2,164
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Shanghai (SYD-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia X offers one-way fares as low as AED 850 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to PVG on Thu, Oct 22), while AirAsia X offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AED 1,584 departing on Thu, Oct 22 and returning on Sun, Oct 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines 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 21 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 15 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 (22:07)
  • 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 Thu, Oct 22, with one-way flights priced at just AED 850.
    · 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 January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Shanghai on October 23, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at AED 859.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SYD-SHA) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 2h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sydney to Shanghai is AED 1,992. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Sydney to Shanghai is AED 3,230. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Sydney and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia X Berhad and Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Sydney to Shanghai

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Sydney to Shanghai on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Sichuan Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Sydney to Shanghai, with an average price of AED 1,816.

AED 1,190
AED 1,816
AED 2,442
AED 3,068
AED 3,694
Sichuan Airlines
AED 1,816
Sichuan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AED 2,138
China Southern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
AED 2,232
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AED 2,714
Juneyao Airlines
Cathay Pacific
AED 2,893
Cathay Pacific
China Eastern Airlines
AED 3,694
China Eastern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Sydney to Shanghai operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air France/China Eastern Airlines/Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Sydney to Shanghai, with 12 flight per week.

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4
8
12
Air France
12
Air France
China Eastern Airlines
12
China Eastern Airlines
Qantas Airways
12
Qantas Airways
LATAM Airlines
8
LATAM Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
4
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Sydney to Shanghai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Sydney to Shanghai for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Sydney to Shanghai depart on Friday/Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday/Thursday.

35
28
20
13
Highest
32
Mon
20
Tue
28
Wed
20
Thu
35
Fri
25
Sat
35
Sun