Cheap Flights from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney

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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs161,964. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney

Shanghai Pudong to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Shanghai to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs57,854
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time10 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney is Rs142,929. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney.
China Eastern, Air France and Qantas fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney.
As of July 2026, there are 39 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Hong Kong Airlines and Juneyao Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport.

  • Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney three hours ahead of Shanghai.

  • Each week, there are 16 Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 00:15 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:20 with China Eastern Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PVG to SYD flight.

  • During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.

  • China Eastern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • With a reliable 86.82% of services arriving as planned, China Eastern has the best on-time performance for PVG to SYD flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PVG and SYD:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Hong Kong Intl Airport

    • Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • Rs57,854 is currently the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs142,929. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from PVG to SYD, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from PVG to SYD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

  • 82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PVG.

  • Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to PVG? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • If you're landing on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Sydney Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and discover more of Sydney and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Sydney Airport about two weeks before your trip.

When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sydney in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.

  • July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to SYD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.

  • Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.

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