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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Sydney, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Sydney:
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The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Sydney departs on 06/08/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $200
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Sydney departs on 11/08/2026, is operated by Vietnam Airlines and costs $438
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes 15h 15m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Sydney is 7880km (4886 miles). The average flight duration is 21h 45m. There are 19 direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney. The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 2h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 5:45 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 12:15 AM
The Shanghai — Sydney route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia X, Spring Airlines, VietjetAir, Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China West Air, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and Cebu Pacific. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $200. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Shanghai — Sydney
01/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $1,026
Shanghai — Sydney
01/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $943
Shanghai — Sydney
02/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $1,113
Shanghai — Sydney
02/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
starting at $1,022
Shanghai — Sydney
02/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
starting at $858
Shanghai — Sydney
02/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
starting at $796
Shanghai — Sydney
02/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
starting at $977
Shanghai — Sydney
02/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
starting at $968
Shanghai — Sydney
02/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU7061
starting at $1,047
Shanghai — Sydney
02/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
starting at $1,177
Juneyao Airlines
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $381
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $487
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Sydney according to data for the last 48 hours costs $200
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Sydney is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Sydney can be found flying in these months: May, June, October.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Sydney start from 15 hours 15 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Sydney: Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Sydney is $202 (May 2026), while the maximum is $520 (January 2026). On average, a ticket costs $272–$505.