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A direct 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 12/16/2025, is operated by Qingdao Airlines and costs $174
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Sydney departs on 11/06/2026, is operated by Vietnam Airlines and costs $427
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes 14h 30m
There are no direct flights on this route.
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 China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines, VietjetAir, China West Air, Spring Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $174. 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
12/06/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
Starting at $534
Shanghai — Sydney
12/08/2025
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
Starting at $398
Shanghai — Sydney
12/09/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
Starting at $597
Shanghai — Sydney
12/10/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
Starting at $535
Shanghai — Sydney
12/11/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
Starting at $659
Shanghai — Sydney
12/12/2025
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
Starting at $407
Shanghai — Sydney
12/12/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU4048
Starting at $431
Shanghai — Sydney
12/13/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU735
Starting at $433
Shanghai — Sydney
12/16/2025
Departure
Direct flight
MU561
Starting at $659
Shanghai — Sydney
12/17/2025
Departure
Direct flight
HO1669
Starting at $401
Juneyao Airlines
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
Starting at $376
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
Starting at $480
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Sydney according to data for the last 48 hours costs $174
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: December, March, May.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Sydney start from 14 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Sydney: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Sydney is $174 (December 2025), while the maximum is $426 (January 2026). On average, a ticket costs $270–$276.