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Frequently Asked Questions

When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Shanghai based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much do flights from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $840.
How long does it take to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

It takes around 10 hours 23 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?
- The distance from Pudong Intl. Airport to downtown is about 33 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
- The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to downtown is about 13 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA)?

Airlines with flights from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA): Air France, Qantas Airways, LATAM Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.

How to find a cheap flight from Sydney to Shanghai

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Sydney to Shanghai ticket.

Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Sydney to Shanghai airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Thu, May 8 at US$320 for one-way flights.

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Sydney to Shanghai Flight Information

Cheapest one-way flight price	$197
Cheapest round-trip ticket price	$453
Off-season for travel	February
Peak season for travel	December
Flight distance	7,877.46 km
Average flight time	10 hours 23 minutes
Popular airline	Sichuan Airlines