Cheap Flights To Shanghai From Australia - From $575 Return
Flights to Shanghai from $575 Return
30 March, 2026
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Destination Profile
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
Shanghai's historic anchor is the Bund. Walk the tree-shaded promenade and glance up for colonial and Art Deco buildings aplenty.
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
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, May/2026 is the cheapest time of year to take a flight to Shanghai. The most expensive time of year is December/2026.
What airlines fly non-stop to Shanghai?
China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Australia to Shanghai.
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai?
China Southern is the cheapest airline to fly from Australia to Shanghai.
What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?
The best airline to fly to Shanghai from Australia is Qatar Airways. For non-stop flights then China Eastern is best. The best low-cost airline is Jetstar.