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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration13 h and 35 mFlights between Shanghai and Sydney take, on average, 13 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£196Cheapest price for a flight between Shanghai and Sydney found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportFor flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Destination airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportFor the route from Shanghai to Sydney

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Shanghai to Sydney

Airlines flying this routeChina Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Shanghai to Sydney

One-way average Price£618The average price for a flight Shanghai - Sydney at Opodo is £618, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Sydney when departing from Shanghai

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Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 4,897 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Sydney airports

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Shanghai to Sydney flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Shanghai to Sydney (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £196, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Shanghai to Sydney takes roughly 13 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Shanghai–Sydney route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Arrival airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

The weather in Sydney

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sydney, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 9ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: July
Driest month: September
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Shanghai to Sydney

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Shanghai to Sydney:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sydney. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Sydney

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

When you fly from Shanghai to Sydney the average price is £618. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney is 196 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

The most popular months to book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney are April, July and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to Sydney?

The best time of the year to go to Sydney when flying from Shanghai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Sydney from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shanghai - Sydney.

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Sydney?

The total flight time between Shanghai and Sydney is of around 13 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,896.58 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Sydney compared to Shanghai?

While in Shanghai temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Sydney can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 14º ºC in Sydney, compared to the 5º ºC average in Shanghai.

Which airports have flights between Shanghai and Sydney?

The main airport route flying between Shanghai and Sydney is: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport(SYD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Shanghai to Sydney?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Shanghai to Sydney are:

China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines.

Vietnam Airlines

Air Asia X
Malaysia Airlines

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