Cheap Flights from Sydney to Shanghai

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Shanghai

Return fares from Sydney to Shanghai by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is November 2026, with return fares from $966 — 58% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,317).

When Should You Fly to Shanghai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai, with return fares from $966. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,317 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Shanghai average around $1,477. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, March and January, you'll generally pay up to 35% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Sydney to Shanghai Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Shanghai return airfares.

Average Sydney to Shanghai Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Shanghai return airfares.

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