Shanghai to Sydney Flight Overview

The distance between Shanghai and Sydney is approximately 7,877.46 km. The average flight time between Shanghai and Sydney is 10 hours 23 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
NZD 431
Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines SHA-SYD 25h 15m · 1 stop Mon, Aug 31
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Cheapest return
NZD 882
Hong Kong Airlines Hong Kong Airlines SHA-SYD 14h 40m · 2 stops Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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Best time to book
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
7,877.46 km
Flight distance
10h 23m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to Sydney over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 790 and round-trip tickets from NZD 1,089.

Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Choose from 11 airlines flying from Shanghai to Sydney, including China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air China. Juneyao Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Air China logo Air China
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines logo Beijing Capital Airlines
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia X logo AirAsia X
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Shanghai to Sydney in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney is December, with an average price of NZD 560. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching NZD 1,294.

NZD 1,294
NZD 927
NZD 560
NZD 193
    Cheapest
  • NZD 654
    Aug
  • NZD 927
    Sep
  • NZD 877
    Oct
  • NZD 671
    Nov
  • NZD 560
    Dec
  • NZD 1,119
    Jan
  • NZD 1,196
    Feb
  • NZD 653
    Mar
  • NZD 970
    Apr
  • NZD 795
    May
  • NZD 826
    Jun
  • NZD 1,294
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, August is often the cheapest month for fly from Shanghai to Sydney, with an average price of NZD 1,322. February is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as NZD 2,339.

NZD 2,339
NZD 1,831
NZD 1,322
NZD 814
  • NZD 1,322
    Aug
  • NZD 1,841
    Sep
  • NZD 1,653
    Oct
  • NZD 1,343
    Nov
  • NZD 1,586
    Dec
  • NZD 2,018
    Jan
  • NZD 2,339
    Feb
  • NZD 1,647
    Mar
  • NZD 1,980
    Apr
  • NZD 1,647
    May
  • NZD 1,760
    Jun
  • NZD 2,163
    Jul

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Shanghai to Sydney on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Sydney is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Saturday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 1,016
NZD 935
NZD 854
NZD 773
  • NZD 880
    Mon
  • NZD 854
    Tue
  • NZD 857
    Wed
  • NZD 904
    Thu
  • NZD 984
    Fri
  • NZD 1,016
    Sat
  • NZD 914
    Sun

During the Labor Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Sydney during Labor Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The lowest flight fares from Shanghai to Sydney are available on Sep 7, starting from NZD 465.

NZD 606
NZD 536
NZD 465
NZD 395
    Cheapest
  • NZD 514
    3
    Sep
  • NZD 536
    4
  • NZD 606
    5
  • NZD 470
    6
  • NZD 465
    7
  • NZD 545
    8
  • NZD 562
    9

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Tianjin Airlines offers one-way fares as low as NZD 431 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SYD on Mon, Aug 31), while Hong Kong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 882 departing on Thu, Sep 10 and returning on Mon, Sep 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Sydney with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 10 hours 23 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Sydney (SYD).
  • 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 Sydney 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 13 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU561 (21:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Sydney, 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 Mon, Aug 31, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 431.
    · 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 Sydney travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Sydney is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sydney on August 12, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at NZD 803.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney Airport (PVG-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Sydney is NZD 986. 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 Shanghai to Sydney is NZD 1,870. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai and Sydney, 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.
  • Spring Airlines, AirAsia X Berhad and Scootare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai to Sydney. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Shanghai to Sydney

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney is Cathay Pacific, with an average fare of NZD 636.

NZD 299
NZD 636
NZD 974
NZD 1,312
NZD 1,649
Cathay Pacific
NZD 636
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong Airlines
NZD 716
Hong Kong Airlines
China Southern Airlines
NZD 949
China Southern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
NZD 966
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
NZD 1,108
Juneyao Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
NZD 1,649
China Eastern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Shanghai to Sydney on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Shanghai to Sydney is Air France/Qantas Airways/China Eastern Airlines, operating 15 flights per week.

0
4
10
15
Air France
15
Air France
Qantas Airways
15
Qantas Airways
China Eastern Airlines
15
China Eastern Airlines
LATAM Airlines
8
LATAM Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
4
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Sydney each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Shanghai to Sydney on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Shanghai to Sydney are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday/Thursday.

40
33
25
18
Highest
32
Mon
25
Tue
32
Wed
25
Thu
40
Fri
32
Sat
35
Sun