Shanghai, China to Sydney, Australia flights

Flights starting at £289. Choose between AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, or China Eastern Airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Sydney. The distance between Shanghai and Sydney is 7874 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Spring Airlines. Shanghai and Sydney have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Sydney, consider visiting Sydney Opera House, and Blue Mountains.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Sydney in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.09 - Sun 01.10

AirlineMon 25.09Tue 26.09Wed 27.09Thu 28.09Fri 29.09Sat 30.09Sun 01.10
3221213
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 02.10 - Sun 08.10

AirlineMon 02.10Tue 03.10Wed 04.10Thu 05.10Fri 06.10Sat 07.10Sun 08.10
2121212
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 09.10 - Sun 15.10

AirlineMon 09.10Tue 10.10Wed 11.10Thu 12.10Fri 13.10Sat 14.10Sun 15.10
2231323
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 16.10 - Sun 22.10

AirlineMon 16.10Tue 17.10Wed 18.10Thu 19.10Fri 20.10Sat 21.10Sun 22.10
4142213
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Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
AirAsiaAXMAKYes0
0
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo0
0
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
Xiamen AirlinesCXAMFYesNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYesNo

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Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa

Return

Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
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  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival

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