Cheap flights from Canberra to Shanghai from £322

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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Canberra CBRShanghai PVG
£322
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Tue, Apr 28
Canberra CBRShanghai PVG
£327
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Tue, Apr 28
Canberra CBRShanghai PVG
£329
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Tue, Apr 28
Canberra CBRShanghai PVG
£366
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Wed, Apr 29
Canberra CBRShanghai PVG
£380
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Fri, Apr 24
Canberra CBRShanghai PVG
£390
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£766
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£767
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Canberra CBRShanghai PVG
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£322

Cheapest round-trip

£766

Average round-trip

£852

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Virgin Australia Airlines

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

8 min

¥50 (single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Pudong

60-90 min

¥7-¥9 (varies by destination)

every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-120 min

¥20-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city stops

45-90 min

¥160-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

¥4-¥7 (varies by destination)

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick city access

40-90 min

¥4-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct hotel routes

25-60 min

¥50-¥120 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Canberra
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Canberra to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
QantasQFAQFNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
96%
21°C12°C
18 Apr
28°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
93%
15°C12°C
19 Apr
24°C13°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
15°C14°C
20 Apr
22°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
88%
17°C13°C
21 Apr
23°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
18°C13°C
22 Apr
25°C16°C
Thursday
16 Apr
18°C15°C
23 Apr
27°C16°C
Friday
17 Apr
19°C14°C
24 Apr
25°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are Virgin Australia Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines, and Spring Airlines. Canberra and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Canberra?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Canberra and Melbourne, Brisbane, London, Denpasar, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Phuket City, City of Newcastle, Sydney, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Cairns, Hyderabad, Townsville, Christchurch, Queenstown, Proserpine, San Salvador.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.
What airports are near Canberra?
The main airport in Canberra is Canberra. It is also served by Sydney, Canberra, Moruya, Illawarra Regional, Wagga Wagga, Merimbula, Orange.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
Which airlines fly between Canberra and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Canberra and Shanghai with Virgin Australia Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Canberra and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Canberra and Shanghai, 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.
What flights operate between Canberra and Shanghai?
Traveling between Canberra and Shanghai, 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.
How many airports are there near Canberra?
There are a number of airports in and around Canberra. The main one is Canberra and other nearby airports include Sydney, Canberra, Moruya, Illawarra Regional, Wagga Wagga, Merimbula, Orange
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Canberra and Shanghai depart?
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