Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sydney and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Sydney and Shanghai is 7874 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Sydney and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Qantas.

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, Denpasar, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Manila, Hobart, Auckland, Bangkok, Cairns, New Delhi, Adelaide, Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Perth, Ballina, Kathmandu, Queenstown, London.

Question 5

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, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai, Xiamen.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Sydney?

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Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.

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, Illawarra Regional, Orange.

Question 8

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sydney and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sydney and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sydney and Shanghai 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 Sydney and Shanghai?

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

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Sydney and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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.

Question 13

What flights operate between Sydney and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Sydney 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.

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, Illawarra Regional, Orange

Question 15

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Shanghai 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 Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Sydney and Shanghai 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 Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Sydney and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£465
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£632
Cheapest round-trip	£625
Average round-trip	£705
Nonstop flights in November	£632 – £1,331

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
China Eastern Airlines	4	3	2	4	2	2	4
Qantas	1	1	---	1	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
China Eastern Airlines	4	3	4	2	2	2	3
Qantas	1	1	---	1	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
China Eastern Airlines	2	3	2	2	2	3	4
Qantas	1	1	---	1	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
China Eastern Airlines	3	2	4	4	2	2	2
Qantas	1	1	---	1	---	1	1

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Flights starting at £303. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, or Jetstar Airways to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	0 0

Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	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
Additional information	Masks are recommended in public

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
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