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, Juneyao 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 London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

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 London, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Bangkok, Perth, Gold Coast, Cairns, Singapore, Adelaide, Denpasar, Auckland, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hobart, Ballina, Sunshine Coast Region, Ho Chi Minh City, Queenstown.

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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, 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

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Sydney?

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

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

What time do 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£225
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£614
Cheapest round-trip	£504
Average round-trip	£571
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Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Airport Link train to Central	13-15 min	includes station access fee (~USD 11–14)	every 10 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to CBD
Route 400 bus to Bondi Junction	35-50 min	Opal card fare (~USD 2.50–3.30)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	20-45 min	metered; varies by traffic (~USD 29–42)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Ola / DiDi	20-45 min	surge pricing may apply (~USD 23–39)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private transfer	20-45 min	pre-booked; fixed rate (~USD 52–97)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental car	20-45 min	per day; plus parking (~USD 32–78)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Juneyao Airlines	1	---	1	---	---	---	1
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Juneyao Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 15 total	Daily flights: 2.14 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Juneyao Airlines	1	---	---	---	1	---	1
Qantas	---	---	---	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 17 total	Daily flights: 2.43 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

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	22°C	14°C
November	23°C	16°C
December	24°C	18°C