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Flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,330. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.R 4,642 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,642, select.
Shanghai.R 4,699 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,699, select.
Shanghai.R 4,699 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,699, select.
Shanghai.R 4,704 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,704, select.
Shanghai.R 4,773 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,773, select.
Shanghai.R 4,822 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,822, select.
Shanghai.R 4,903 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,903, select.
Shanghai.R 4,907 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,907, select.
Shanghai.R 4,908 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,908, select.
Shanghai.R 4,955 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,955, select.
Shanghai.R 5,946 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sydney on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,946, select.
Shanghai.R 6,476 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Sydney on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,476, select.
Shanghai.R 6,575 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Sydney on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,575, select.
Shanghai.R 6,590 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Sydney on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,590, select.
Shanghai.R 6,608 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Sydney on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,608, select.
Shanghai.R 6,699 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Sydney on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,699, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 4,903
Aug
from R 4,704
Sep
from R 4,773
Oct
from R 4,642
Nov
from R 4,699
Dec
from R 6,909
Jan
from R 4,822
Feb
from R 4,955
Mar
from R 4,699
Apr
from R 4,907
May
from R 4,908
Jun
from R 5,946

Direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong

Sydney to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

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

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from R 4,704
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from R 4,642
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Sydney to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,642
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time10 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong is R 8,083. 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.
10 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong.
China Eastern, Qantas and Air France fly direct from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong.
As of July 2026, there are 39 flights per week flying from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Monday, 23 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 30 minutes.
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 Shanghai Pudong 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.

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

Currently, Garuda Indonesia and Juneyao Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.

  • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.

  • You can choose from 16 weekly Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Juneyao Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.

  • Your SYD to PVG flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • China Eastern has direct flights from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if time allows.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Eastern.

  • With a dependable 82.93% of services arriving on schedule, China Eastern is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to PVG flights.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and PVG include:

    • Guangzhou Airport

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney Airport, 66% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Shanghai in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without experiencing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sydney to Shanghai

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.