$266 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney departing on 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Sydney

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travellers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Cheap Flight Deals from Shanghai to Sydney

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Shanghai to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Sydney.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.
Choose your dates
AirAsia X Logo
06:00 - 07:50PVG-SYD
23h 50m1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
21:15 - 00:20SYD-PVG
29h 05m1 stop
$577AirAsia X
Find Deal
Tue, 20 May - Thu, 5 Jun
AirAsia X Logo
01:35 - 07:50PVG-SYD
28h 15m1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
21:15 - 00:20SYD-PVG
29h 05m1 stop
$585AirAsia X
Find Deal
Mon, 19 May - Thu, 5 Jun
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 19:40SHA-SYD
24h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:15 - 09:20SYD-SHA
25h 05m1 stop
$591China Southern
Find Deal
Mon, 25 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
China Southern Logo
21:55 - 08:25PVG-SYD
32h 30m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:15 - 13:00SYD-PVG
28h 45m1 stop
$595China Southern
Find Deal
Mon, 25 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:35 - 06:10PVG-SYD
19h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 - 22:10SYD-PVG
14h 00m1 stop
$803Cathay Pacific
Find Deal
Fri, 23 May - Fri, 30 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 - 06:10PVG-SYD
15h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:40 - 20:15SYD-PVG
14h 35m1 stop
$812Cathay Pacific
Find Deal
Sun, 18 May - Wed, 18 Jun
XiamenAir Logo
21:55 - 09:20SHA-SYD
33h 25m2 stops
XiamenAir Logo
11:25 - 08:50SYD-SHA
23h 25m1 stop
$878XiamenAir
Find Deal
Fri, 15 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
XiamenAir Logo
21:55 - 09:20SHA-SYD
33h 25m2 stops
XiamenAir Logo
11:25 - 17:00SYD-SHA
31h 35m1 stop
$940XiamenAir
Find Deal
Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
China Eastern Logo
00:15 - 12:35PVG-SYD
10h 20mdirect
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 19:15SYD-PVG
10h 15mdirect
$1,048China Eastern
Find Deal
Sun, 24 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
China Eastern Logo
20:20 - 09:00PVG-SYD
10h 40mdirect
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 19:15SYD-PVG
10h 15mdirect
$1,086China Eastern
Find Deal
Thu, 18 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct

KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Sydney flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Sydney.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Shanghai to Sydney cost $584 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Sydney (SYD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $584.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Shanghai to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Shanghai, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $529 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,607 and $1,601 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Sydney, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$266
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney was $170 for a one-way ticket and $369 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Sydney?

    There are 2 airports in Shanghai (Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.) and only 1 airport in Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Sydney, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Top 5 airlines serving from Shanghai to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 850 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.7Entertainment
7.2Food
8.0Crew
7.6Comfort
Airline reviews

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

8.0 ExcellentPavan, Apr 2025HKG - SFO
Read more Cathay Pacific reviews

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

Baggage delayed for 2 days and still chasing for reimbursement of basis items. Very horrible customer care service.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Never got to go because of i correct information while attempting to check in

They gave incorrect visa information causing me to purchase another flight. Only to find out later there was something that could be done to work around it.

I recently flew with Xiamen Airlines and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. To start, the seats were incredibly uncomfortable. They were cramped with minimal legroom, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position during the flight. This was exacerbated by the poor seat padding, which left me with a sore back and neck by the end of the journey. The food provided was another major letdown. The meals were bland and unappetizing, and it was clear that little effort was put into the quality or presentation. Even the snacks were subpar, and there were limited options for those with dietary restrictions. The airport transfer experience was terrible. The airline’s ground staff were unhelpful and disorganized, leading to long waits and confusion. This was especially frustrating when I was already tired from the uncomfortable flight. The process was poorly managed, making the entire experience stressful and inconvenient. Lastly, the in-flight entertainment was mediocre at best. The selection of movies and TV shows was outdated, and the screens were small and low-quality. The system also experienced frequent glitches, making it difficult to enjoy even the limited options available. Overall, my experience with Xiamen Airlines was far from satisfactory. From the uncomfortable seats and bad food to the terrible airport transfer experience and mediocre entertainment, I would not recommend flying with them.

The Jakarta flight was better.. We got off the plane fast. LAX to Xiamen was a slow exit. It took half and hour to disembark.

I was not allowed to board the plane if I did not buy a forward ticket after Indonesia. They said the Indonesian government would fine the airline. This was bullshit. In Jakarta immigration did not ask for this at all. I'm trying to refund the ticket. I was put in a middle seat and I asked to be put in an side seat. They wanted $45. I said NO. Later I was put in an side sest for free. On the second plane they put me in a middle seat and when I complained. They put me in the back with three empty seats. I was able to sleep. The food was okay and I got extra portions when asked. The lack of WIFI at Xiamen airport was a pain, but that's because of the Chinese government banning foreign browsers. Xiamen gets 3 out of 5. The cost was $503: LAX to Jakarta. A bargain, but you get what you pay for.

Some crew member does not under stand and speak english .

Free meals on all flights in economy. The 737´s don’t have screens so it’s a bummer. But the selection on 787´s is wide

The plane was small and a little stuffy inside the plane.

Going to Xiamen they did not offer any wine and basically offered two food choices in tin trays. Something you would expect on a domestic flight in China not a $10k business class flight. The flight attendant admitted they also stopped paying for satellite Wi-Fi; which they used to offer and now don't - without apology. Normally I am a huge fan of a non-stop but the difference between Japanese or US carriers is a large one and well worth a stop in Korea or Japan rather than pay double for no amenities at all. The plane is nice, but the experience was below par.

Once on board, everything is perfect. The young and pretty flight attendants warmly welcome each passenger and demonstrate excellent service attitudes. As passengers board one after another, the flight attendants begin to inquire about our meal preferences. I requested to see a wine list and choose a suitable red wine. She replied that there were no menus or wine lists, but she would take a photo of the red wine options on her phone and show me later. After lunch, the flight attendants began to ask about dinner arrangements. It turns out that there were only three options for dinner: seafood, chicken, and beef, exactly the same as lunch.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Shanghai to Sydney

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car hires and package deals with KAYAK.