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11 September, 2026

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18 August, 2026

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Shanghai is China in a microcosm. All the sizzling soy noodles, pork bellies and wontons you could ask for burst from its heady food courts. The most UFO-like skyscrapers sprout from the neon-hazed blocks of Pudong. Colonial history oozes from the regal hotel facades along the Huangpu River. And you can delve into ancient water towns where gabled temples and dynastic pagodas keep watch over rickshaw-rattling lanes. All that immersion and more awaits those who seek out cheap flights to Shanghai from Australia. Thankfully, there are countless options, with lots of nonstop links from big hubs like Sydney, and extra single-stop ticket deals throughout the whole year.

Top sights In Shanghai

The Bund
The Bund

Shanghai's historic anchor is the Bund. Walk the tree-shaded promenade and glance up for colonial and Art Deco buildings aplenty.

Yu Garden
Yu Garden

Get a moment of calm in the metropolis by making for Yu Garden, where lily-padded ponds and pavilions converge on holy rockeries.

Oriental Pearl Tower
Oriental Pearl Tower

The soaring Space Module observation point has sweeping city views more than 300 meters up in this strange and awe-inspiring Shanghai skyscraper.

Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

Currently, November/2026 is the cheapest time of year to travel to Shanghai. You will pay the most in August/2027.

What airlines fly direct to Shanghai?

China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines have non-stop flights from Australia to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai?

China Southern is the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai from Australia.

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

Singapore Airlines is the best airline to fly from Australia to Shanghai. China Eastern is the best for non-stop flights. The best budget airline is AirAsia.

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