Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Sydney takes around 11 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 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?

Accepted Answer

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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International.

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, Orange, Illawarra Regional, Bathurst.

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?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Sydney with Xiamen Airlines, Jetstar Airways, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas.

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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International

Question 15

How many airports are there near Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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, Bathurst.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) 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 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	£497
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1867
Cheapest round-trip	£1359
Average round-trip	£1421
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	Yes	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	No

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed for vaccinated travelers No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results required Mandatory quarantine and testing
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Australia Mandatory travel declaration form

COVID-19 testing	Entry restricted for international travelers Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival Mandatory 14-day quarantine
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for mainland China Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results Mandatory health code application before arrival Mandatory health declaration form before arrival Mandatory health declaration form for Hangzhou Mandatory health declaration form for Xiamen

Shanghai to Sydney flights from £497

Flights starting at £497. Choose between Xiamen Airlines, Jetstar Airways, or China Southern Airlines to find the best price.

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