Question 1

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Sydney?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Sydney is 7874 km.

Question 2

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 China Eastern Airlines, Qantas.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 7

What airports are near Sydney?

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Sydney?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Sydney with AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 14

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, Orange, Illawarra Regional.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

What time do 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 18

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	£313
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£755
Cheapest round-trip	£526
Average round-trip	£637
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Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
China Eastern Airlines	3	2	2	1	2	1	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Qantas	---	---	---	---	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	3	1	3	2	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
China Eastern Airlines	4	1	4	2	2	1	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	0 0
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Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No
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