£245 Cheap Flights from Shanghai (CSHA) to Sydney (SYD)

Q: How much are return flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Sydney is £245. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

10 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Sydney.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney?

Qantas, China Eastern and Air France fly direct from Shanghai to Sydney.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Sydney?

As of May 2025, there are 42 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Sydney.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney is usually May 2025.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sydney Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sydney Airport on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Sydney Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Sydney?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Sydney?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

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Sydney.£245 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £245, select.

Sydney.£279 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec, returning Mon, 26 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £279, select.

Sydney.£280 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £280, select.

Sydney.£284 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Mon, 14 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £284, select.

Sydney.£286 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £286, select.

Sydney.£291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.

Sydney.£291 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.

Sydney.£291 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Shanghai to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Shanghai to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£245
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	10 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	41

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

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Travelling from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the main airports in Shanghai.
The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 10 hours 33 minutes.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with China Eastern at 20:20. Choose the first PVG to SYD departure with China Eastern at 00:15 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to SYD, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Take off and land with no stops from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) can be booked from here.
If you plan to leave from PVG, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with Qantas.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Shanghai to SYD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take a pause at one of these airports:
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
From the centre of Shanghai, PVG is around 35 miles away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
In search of a handy hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Searching for more options for a direct flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)? Browse the fares jetting out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and SYD:
- Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
SHA is about 9 miles from central Shanghai. It takes 21 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to SYD, kick back in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 11 miles away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 27 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

For a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, £123 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from £245. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Shanghai to SYD when you book 9 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey are usually at their lowest.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport if you take off in June. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Shanghai to SYD. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Shanghai to SYD for January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.

More about Sydney

Start your Sydney trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sydney travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bondi Beach.

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