Cheap flights from Brisbane to Shanghai from $359 BNE → PVG, SHA
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $639 with Philippine Airlines, 25 Sept 2027 – 28 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $359 with China Southern Airlines, 19 May 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $359, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $639, 25 Sept 2027 to 28 Sept 2027
- Usual return price
- $744 to $830
- Cheapest month to fly
- September 2027, return fares from $639 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $744 to $830.
Cheapest return found recently
$639
25 Sept 2027 – 28 Sept 2027 · Philippine Airlines
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 11:10 a.m. · Return leaves 4:00 p.m. · 45 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) · overnight connection · 18 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,440
25 Sept 2027 – 29 Sept 2027 · China Eastern
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 11:05 a.m. · Return leaves 7:00 a.m. · 20 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$639 25 Sept 2027 – 28 Sept 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $557 to $842.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 23 Nov to 25 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
85 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov – 8 Dec | $852 | Philippine Airlines | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 11 Dec | $779 | Philippine Airlines | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 9 Dec | $823 | Philippine Airlines | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Sept 2027 – 28 Sept 2027 | $639 | Philippine Airlines | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from $639.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Philippine Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $349 to $377.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$359
19 May 2027 · China Southern Airlines
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 11:00 p.m. · 16 h trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$359 19 May 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$318 20 Jan 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $310 to $508.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 20 Jan 2027 to 19 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2027 | $318 | Batik Air Malaysia | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Mar 2027 | $400 | China Southern Airlines | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Apr 2027 | $369 | China Southern Airlines | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 May 2027 | $359 | China Southern Airlines | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $318.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Southern Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.
Premium cabin fares from Brisbane to Shanghai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Sept 2027 – 28 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Brisbane to Shanghai?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $690 | $601 | +1% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $790 | $602 | +16% | 27 |
| 14–29 days | $682 | $557 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
| 30–59 days | $814 | $764 | +19% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $907 | $770 | +33% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $792 | $598 | +16% | 26 |
| 180+ days | $835 | $639 | +22% | 18 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $471 | $377 | +39% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $508 | $406 | +50% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $339 | $318 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $366 | $310 | +8% | 13 |
| 180+ days | $341 | $326 | +1% | 24 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Gold Coast → Shanghai
71 km from Brisbane
$452
$93 more than flying from Brisbane
10 Feb 2027 · OOL → SHA · 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Sept 2027 – 28 Sept 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is $639 with Philippine Airlines, 25 Sept 2027 to 28 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $744 to $830.
How much is a one-way flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $359 with China Southern Airlines, 19 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $318 with Batik Air Malaysia, 20 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $349 to $377.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai?
September 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $639, 25 Sept 2027 to 28 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $318, 20 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. One-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,440 with China Eastern, 25 Sept 2027 to 29 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with China Southern Airlines on 19 May 2027, takes 16 h with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Shanghai?
Between 23 Nov and 25 Sept 2027, Philippine Airlines has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold. Between 20 Jan 2027 and 19 May 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Batik Air Malaysia on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work