Cheap flight from Sydney to Shanghai from DKK 4,038

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 10 hours 21 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Sydney to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Sydney to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU562 (12:11)

• When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Shanghai on October 30, 2025 with Beijing Capital Airlines, with prices starting at DKK 2,189.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Sydney?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SYD-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Sydney and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Sydney to Shanghai?

  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.