Cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney from $576 PVG, SHA → SYD, WSI
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI)
The cheapest return found recently is $576 with Air China, 14 Dec – 22 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $576, 14 Dec to 22 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $619 to $842
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $564 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 36 departure dates is usually $619 to $842.
Cheapest return found recently
$576
14 Dec – 22 Jan 2027 · Air China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 10:30 a.m. · Return leaves 8:40 p.m. · 35 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) · overnight connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$827
14 Dec – 22 Jan 2027 · China Eastern
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 8:35 p.m. · Return leaves 7:50 p.m. · 20 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Shanghai to Sydney
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$576 14 Dec – 22 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$564 16 Dec – 21 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $463 to $592.
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 36 departure dates from 17 Nov to 6 Oct 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 39-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
838 fares on 36 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 3 Dec | $839 | Cathay Pacific | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 5 Dec | $873 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 8 Dec | $820 | Cathay Pacific | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 15 Dec | $777 | Hainan Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 14 Dec | $917 | China Southern Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 26 Dec | $773 | Air China | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 22 Jan 2027 | $576 | Air China | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 21 Dec | $851 | Hainan Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 21 Jan 2027 | $564 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 31 Dec | $667 | Air China | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $589 | Shenzhen Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $611 | Xiamen Airlines | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 22 Jan 2027 | $627 | Air China | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $817 | Philippine Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 | $863 | Philippine Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 | $855 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $933 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $943 | Xiamen Airlines | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 3 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 | $966 | Sichuan Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 | $741 | Air China | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 | $681 | Air China | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $621 | Sichuan Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Feb 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | $567 | Air China | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 | $607 | Air China | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 | $694 | Shenzhen Airlines | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | $695 | Shenzhen Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 | $777 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027 | $753 | Sichuan Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Aug 2027 – 9 Sept 2027 | $607 | Vietnam Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Aug 2027 – 9 Sept 2027 | $607 | Vietnam Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Aug 2027 – 12 Sept 2027 | $651 | Vietnam Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Aug 2027 – 11 Sept 2027 | $651 | Vietnam Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Oct 2027 – 23 Oct 2027 | $963 | Cebu Pacific | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Oct 2027 – 30 Oct 2027 | $708 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Oct 2027 – 23 Oct 2027 | $610 | Vietnam Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Oct 2027 – 26 Oct 2027 | $672 | Vietnam Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $564.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Shanghai to Sydney
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We looked for premium economy, business and first-class return fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.
Today's prices for 14 Dec – 22 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
One-way
Business
The lowest business fare we have seen is $1,048, across 6 departure dates.
14 Dec · PVG → SYD · Shenzhen Airlines
1 stop · via SZX · overnight connection · 24 h connection
found 4 days ago
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shanghai to Sydney?
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Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $696 | $633 | +18% | 27 |
| 7–13 days | $725 | $633 | +23% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $709 | $603 | +20% | 43 |
| 30–59 days | $631 | $564 | +7% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $592 | $567 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $605 | $567 | +2% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $607 | $463 | +3% | 49 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Dec – 22 Jan 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 Shanghai to Sydney?
The cheapest return found recently is $576 with Air China, 14 Dec to 22 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $564 with Vietjet, 16 Dec to 21 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 36 departure dates is usually $619 to $842.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sydney?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $564, 16 Dec to 21 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Sydney?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Sydney?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $827 with China Eastern, 14 Dec to 22 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sydney?
Between 17 Nov and 6 Oct 2027, Air China has the cheapest return on 8 of the 36 departure dates we hold, Vietjet on 6 and Vietnam Airlines on 6.
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