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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of April. Take advantage of this per

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

89%Trains in Shanghai are 89% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.60

Shanghai$0.62

MealMid-priced restaurant

79%A meal in Shanghai is 79% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.

Sydney$30.00

Shanghai$6.22

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

42%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 42% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.40

Shanghai$3.11

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

20%Coffee in Shanghai is 20% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.45

Shanghai$4.34

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 4.89 CNY

1 CNY = 0.21 AUD

Last checked on Thu, 19/03

Distance: 7880 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

Shanghai airports

Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms

Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to Shanghai?

The total flight time between Sydney and Shanghai is of around 14 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,880.29 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

When you fly from Sydney to Shanghai the average price is $900.34. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $312. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.11 AUD, 42% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 5.40 AUD,

while train tickets costs 89% less in Shanghai: 0.62 AUD against 5.60 AUD in Sydney.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.22 AUD in Shanghai, 79% less than the 30.00 AUD in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 20% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 4.34 AUD, while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.45 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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