Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA)

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 US$261 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to PVG on Fri, Jul 10), while Malaysia Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$594 departing on Mon, May 25 and returning on Thu, May 28.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

  It takes about 10 hours 26 minutes to fly from Sydney to Shanghai.

• When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Sydney to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 9 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 (11:17)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

  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 Fri, Jul 10, with one-way flights priced at just US$261.
  · 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 December.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Shanghai on May 17, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at US$228.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Sydney?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SYD-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Sydney and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Sydney to Shanghai?

  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.