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Flights from Shanghai to Sydney

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Sydney (SYD) take about 10h 20m (7,865 km). Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $365 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Sydney

Carriers on PVG–SYD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Sydney fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $365 one-way. With stops: May 2027, from $247. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$58026 Oct 2026 · China Eastern	$294 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$39823 Nov 2026 · Juneyao Airlines	$291 · 1 stop6 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$36516 Dec 2026 · Juneyao Airlines	$293 · 1 stop19 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$5401 Jan 2027 · China Eastern	$456 · 3 stops15 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$50616 Feb 2027 · China Eastern	$338 · 2 stops16 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$4885 Mar 2027 · Juneyao Airlines	$297 · 1 stop31 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$4959 Apr 2027 · Juneyao Airlines	$299 · 1 stop12 Apr 2027
May 2027	$49710 May 2027 · Juneyao Airlines	$247 · 1 stop10 May 2027
Jul 2027	$88812 Jul 2027 · Juneyao Airlines	$363 · 1 stop19 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $247 in May 2027, against $291 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 9 of 9 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Sydney, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Sydney

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Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Peak season: September – November, March – May

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Sydney flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Sydney (SYD) takes about 10h 20m, covering 7,865 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shanghai from Sydney by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,865 km (4,887 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–SYD route include Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Sydney cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–SYD was $365 USD with Juneyao Airlines (nonstop), departing 16 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in May 2027 were cheapest, from $247 one-way, against $456 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Sydney?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $247 with one stop against $365 nonstop, a saving of $118. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Australia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Sydney?

Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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