Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Sydney?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Sydney takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Sydney?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Sydney is 7874 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Sydney?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Sydney. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, Auckland, Denpasar, Singapore, Brisbane, Bangkok, Gold Coast, London, Kathmandu, Manila, Perth, Adelaide, Kuala Lumpur, Darwin, Christchurch, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, Ballina, Phuket City, New Delhi.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Sydney?

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The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Sydney?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Sydney thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Sydney can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Sydney?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Sydney with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, VietJet Air, Jetstar Airways, Scoot.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Sydney?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Sydney, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Sydney?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Sydney, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 15

How many airports are there near Sydney?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Sydney depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Sydney arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Sydney depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Sydney arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£185
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£459
Cheapest round-trip	£388
Average round-trip	£469
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	1	2	1	2
Qantas	1	---	---	1	---	2	1

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Qantas	1	1	---	1	---	1	2

Airline	Mon 24.06	Tue 25.06	Wed 26.06	Thu 27.06	Fri 28.06	Sat 29.06	Sun 30.06
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	2	2
Qantas	---	2	---	1	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 01.07	Tue 02.07	Wed 03.07	Thu 04.07	Fri 05.07	Sat 06.07	Sun 07.07
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	3	3
Qantas	1	1	---	1	---	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Scoot	TGW	TR	No	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	20°C
February	25°C	20°C
March	24°C	19°C
April	22°C	16°C
May	19°C	13°C
June	17°C	11°C
July	16°C	10°C
August	17°C	10°C
September	20°C	12°C
October	21°C	14°C
November	23°C	16°C
December	24°C	18°C