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Recent flights found to popular cities in Shanghai

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SHA
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China Southern
15 Jan
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15 Jan
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SHA
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China Southern
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17 Mar
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China Southern
20 Feb
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SHA
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SHA
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China Southern
20 Feb
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17 Mar
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China Southern
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11 June
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11:25 - 13:10MEL-PVG
28h 45m1 stop
06:55 - 21:30PVG-MEL
35h 35m1 stop
$481China Southern
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Wed, 15 Jan - Sat, 15 Mar
11:25 - 22:15MEL-SHA
13h 50m1 stop
11:50 - 21:30SHA-MEL
30h 40m1 stop
$481China Southern
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Wed, 15 Jan - Sat, 15 Mar
12:30 - 08:50SYD-SHA
23h 20m1 stop
10:10 - 10:25SHA-SYD
21h 15m1 stop
$566XiamenAir
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Thu, 16 Jan - Tue, 25 Feb
00:15 - 12:20PER-SHA
12h 05m1 stop
13:35 - 09:35SHA-PER
20h 00m1 stop
$614Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 17 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
12:35 - 08:50MEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
21:45 - 10:35SHA-MEL
33h 50m1 stop
$638XiamenAir
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Thu, 30 Jan - Fri, 28 Feb
11:05 - 12:20PER-SHA
25h 15m1 stop
22:30 - 22:45SHA-PER
24h 15m1 stop
$664Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 12 Feb - Thu, 20 Feb
12:00 - 19:30SYD-PVG
10h 30mdirect
16:45 - 06:30PVG-SYD
10h 45mdirect
$686China Eastern
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Tue, 28 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb
18:05 - 13:25SYD-PVG
21h 20m1 stop
00:35 - 19:15PVG-SYD
16h 40m1 stop
$700Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 1 May - Wed, 7 May
15:00 - 15:05SYD-PVG
26h 05m1 stop
00:35 - 19:15PVG-SYD
16h 40m1 stop
$708Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 2 May - Tue, 6 May
12:00 - 19:10MEL-PVG
10h 10mdirect
20:15 - 10:00PVG-MEL
10h 45mdirect
$843China Eastern
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Fri, 21 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar
20:45 - 19:55MEL-PVG
26h 10m1 stop
$288Hainan Airlines
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Tue, 25 Mar
06:15 - 04:45MEL-PVG
25h 30m1 stop
$293AirAsia X
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Thu, 16 Jan
18:10 - 12:45BNE-PVG
20h 35m1 stop
$353Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 28 Jan
21:00 - 13:50SYD-PVG
19h 50m1 stop
$365China Southern
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Fri, 31 Jan
08:10 - 22:15SYD-SHA
17h 05m1 stop
$379China Southern
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Fri, 24 Jan
14:30 - 12:45BNE-PVG
24h 15m1 stop
$409Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 29 Jan
00:10 - 12:20BNE-SHA
14h 10m1 stop
$580Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 2 Mar
00:10 - 12:30BNE-PVG
14h 20m1 stop
$580Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 2 Mar
09:20 - 17:10SYD-PVG
10h 50mdirect
$638China Eastern
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Fri, 31 Jan
11:10 - 19:30BNE-PVG
10h 20mdirect
$670China Eastern
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Tue, 28 Jan
20:50 - 15:15SYD-PVG
21h 25m1 stop
16:30 - 15:25PVG-SYD
19h 55m1 stop
$1,358Sichuan Airlines
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Thu, 26 Dec - Thu, 2 Jan
12:30 - 10:35SYD-SHA
25h 05m1 stop
09:00 - 14:55SHA-SYD
26h 55m1 stop
$1,383
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Fri, 27 Dec - Fri, 3 Jan
14:00 - 12:30SYD-PVG
25h 30m2 stops
17:30 - 12:00PVG-SYD
15h 30m1 stop
$1,725Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 26 Dec - Thu, 2 Jan
10:15 - 18:10SYD-PVG
10h 55mdirect
00:15 - 13:35PVG-SYD
10h 20mdirect
$1,754China Eastern
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Fri, 27 Dec - Thu, 2 Jan
14:00 - 12:30SYD-PVG
25h 30m2 stops
13:45 - 10:25PVG-SYD
17h 40m2 stops
$1,764Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 26 Dec - Thu, 2 Jan
21:30 - 05:00SYD-PVG
10h 30mdirect
12:25 - 11:00PVG-SYD
19h 35m1 stop
$1,786China Eastern
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Wed, 25 Dec - Wed, 1 Jan
21:00 - 13:50SYD-PVG
19h 50m1 stop
08:15 - 07:30PVG-SYD
20h 15m2 stops
$1,809China Southern
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Wed, 25 Dec - Wed, 1 Jan
21:00 - 11:10SYD-SHA
17h 10m1 stop
20:50 - 20:20SHA-SYD
20h 30m1 stop
$2,114China Southern
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Wed, 25 Dec - Tue, 7 Jan
19:25 - 12:45MEL-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
00:10 - 18:10PVG-MEL
15h 00m1 stop
$5,043Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 26 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec
23:25 - 12:45BNE-PVG
15h 20m1 stop
00:10 - 19:45PVG-BNE
17h 35m1 stop
$6,353Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 23 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec
12:00 - 19:30SYD-PVG
10h 30mdirect
16:45 - 06:30PVG-SYD
10h 45mdirect
$686China Eastern
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Tue, 28 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb
09:00 - 16:10MEL-PVG
10h 10mdirect
17:30 - 07:00PVG-MEL
10h 30mdirect
$710Juneyao Airlines
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Wed, 15 Jan - Sat, 15 Mar
22:30 - 05:55MEL-PVG
10h 25mdirect
00:15 - 14:05PVG-MEL
10h 50mdirect
$713China Eastern
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Tue, 28 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb
09:00 - 16:10MEL-PVG
10h 10mdirect
17:30 - 07:00PVG-MEL
10h 30mdirect
$740Juneyao Airlines
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Wed, 15 Jan - Sat, 15 Mar
09:00 - 16:10MEL-PVG
10h 10mdirect
17:30 - 07:00PVG-MEL
10h 30mdirect
$750Juneyao Airlines
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Fri, 7 Mar - Sat, 15 Mar
09:00 - 16:10MEL-PVG
10h 10mdirect
17:30 - 07:00PVG-MEL
10h 30mdirect
$760Juneyao Airlines
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Sun, 12 Jan - Sat, 8 Mar
09:00 - 16:10MEL-PVG
10h 10mdirect
17:30 - 07:00PVG-MEL
10h 30mdirect
$790Juneyao Airlines
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Fri, 21 Feb - Tue, 18 Mar
08:00 - 16:20MEL-PVG
10h 20mdirect
17:30 - 06:00PVG-MEL
10h 30mdirect
$816Juneyao Airlines
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Fri, 2 May - Thu, 8 May
21:30 - 05:00SYD-PVG
10h 30mdirect
20:20 - 10:00PVG-SYD
10h 40mdirect
$2,096Qantas Airways
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Tue, 28 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb
12:00 - 19:10MEL-PVG
10h 10mdirect
20:20 - 10:00PVG-MEL
10h 40mdirect
$2,557Qantas Airways
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Wed, 29 Jan - Thu, 20 Feb

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What is the cheapest flight I can find to Shanghai?

Flights to Shanghai vary based on month, airline, when you book, where you are departing from and many more variables, but on average momondo users can expect to spend about $1,176/pp. The absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai is $78/pp
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart from Australia to Shanghai is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,021. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Friday is $1,135.

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Summary info about Shanghai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$288

Best Round-Trip Price

$481

Fastest flight time

10h 10m

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The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from Australia in the last 72 hours is $288 (Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong).
The best round-trip flight price to Shanghai from Australia in the last 72 hours is $481 (Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong).
The fastest flight to Shanghai from Australia takes 10h 10m (Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong).
December has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 15% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Shanghai?

I plan on visiting Shanghai Disneyland. Which airport is the quickest drive?

For the quickest drive from an arrival airport to Shanghai Disneyland, fly into Shanghai Pu Dong Airport or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which are closest to the area.

What are the most popular landmarks in Shanghai?

What is the weather like in Shanghai?

The temperatures in Shanghai range from 4 °C to 28 °C depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Shanghai is July, and the coldest month in Shanghai is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of December, January, or November, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

How much are flights to Shanghai?

You can expect to spend an average of $2,129 for a flight to Shanghai. However, our users found flights to Shanghai for $383, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. $5,410 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to Shanghai will get, whereas anything for $1,805 or less is considered a good deal.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Shanghai?

The best day to take a flight to Shanghai is on Tuesday, followed by Saturday. Tuesday and Saturday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Shanghai. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Shanghai.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai?

Prices for flights to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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How old do you have to be to fly to Shanghai?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


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Can I find flights to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Shanghai on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Shanghai.

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Cheapest flight routes to Shanghai

These routes have the cheapest flights to Shanghai found by momondo users in Australia
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
MelbourneShanghai10h 10m$477
SydneyShanghai10h 00m$518
PerthShanghai14h 35m$630
BrisbaneShanghai10h 20m$723
CoolangattaShanghai31h 15m$1,310
AdelaideShanghai23h 55m$1,399
NewcastleShanghai24h 50m$1,607
CanberraShanghai18h 40m$1,856
MaroochydoreShanghai17h 45m$3,953