Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to Shanghai from Sydney airport is $ 911 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 725 (in march) and $ 1152 (in january), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 242 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $757 to $811 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Shanghai plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 61185 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 725, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 911). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1152).

Flight Sydney-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 942 $ 1152 very high price
February$ 751 $ 934 fair price
March$ 590 $ 725 very good price
April$ 720 $ 925 fair price
May$ 648 $ 787 good price
June$ 646 $ 814 good price
July$ 766 $ 1039 high price
August$ 643 $ 813 good price
September$ 700 $ 923 fair price
October$ 703 $ 923 fair price
November$ 573 $ 795 good price
December$ 847 $ 1097 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Shanghai

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Shanghai range from $324 to $1352. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $325 to $379), 2% at the maximum price (from $1298 to $1352). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $757 to $811 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Shanghai flight

There are 10 companies that serve Sydney from Shanghai airport: China Eastern, Airasia X, Qantas, Philippine Airlines, China Southern, Thai Airasia X, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 61185 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Sydney->Shanghai route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Sydney-Shanghai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 86 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Shanghai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $37.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Sydney departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $47. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $42.


Top prices Sydney-Shanghai

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Shanghai07-11 to 13-11-2024$ 346 
Sydney → Shanghai09-11 to 17-11-2024$ 407 
Sydney → Shanghai11-11 to 19-11-2024$ 450 
Sydney → Shanghai18-11 to 26-11-2024$ 459 
Sydney → Shanghai02-12 to 19-12-2024$ 494 
Sydney → Shanghai12-04 to 17-04-2025$ 433 
Sydney → Shanghai12-05 to 26-05-2025$ 399 
Sydney → Shanghai19-05 to 30-05-2025$ 399 
Sydney → Shanghai20-05 to 25-05-2025$ 487 
Sydney → Shanghai10-06 to 15-06-2025$ 486 


When to book your flight Sydney - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 807 $, which is a saving of 104 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (476 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 924 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1091), 2 to 3 months ($ 1074), 3 to 4 months ($ 1041), 4 to 5 months ($ 995), 5 to 6 months ($ 1072), 6 to 7 months ($ 1084), 7 to 8 months ($ 1110)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 734 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 864), 2 to 3 months ($ 783), 3 to 4 months ($ 833), 4 to 5 months ($ 885), 5 to 6 months ($ 861), 6 to 7 months ($ 923)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 595 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 671), 2 to 3 months ($ 616), 3 to 4 months ($ 624), 4 to 5 months ($ 666), 5 to 6 months ($ 710), 6 to 7 months ($ 703)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 738 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 907), 3 to 4 months ($ 852), 4 to 5 months ($ 809), 5 to 6 months ($ 881), 6 to 7 months ($ 916), 7 to 8 months ($ 850), 8 to 9 months ($ 872)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 665 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 742), 2 to 3 months ($ 685), 3 to 4 months ($ 680), 4 to 5 months ($ 764), 8 to 9 months ($ 787)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 720 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 742), 4 to 5 months ($ 731), 5 to 6 months ($ 737), 6 to 7 months ($ 753), 8 to 9 months ($ 812)

July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 887 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 942), 2 to 3 months ($ 1008), 3 to 4 months ($ 945), 4 to 5 months ($ 998), 6 to 7 months ($ 931), 7 to 8 months ($ 984)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 707 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 779), 2 to 3 months ($ 751), 4 to 5 months ($ 786), 6 to 7 months ($ 790), 7 to 8 months ($ 756)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 814 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 870), 2 to 3 months ($ 886), 3 to 4 months ($ 848), 5 to 6 months ($ 853), 9 to 10 months ($ 909)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 826 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 877), 1 to 2 months ($ 840), 3 to 4 months ($ 835), 4 to 5 months ($ 851), 5 to 6 months ($ 863), 6 to 7 months ($ 843)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 609 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 766), 1 to 2 months ($ 711), 3 to 4 months ($ 665), 4 to 5 months ($ 722), 5 to 6 months ($ 707), 7 to 8 months ($ 778)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 889 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1018), 1 to 2 months ($ 1005), 2 to 3 months ($ 947), 3 to 4 months ($ 894), 5 to 6 months ($ 914), 6 to 7 months ($ 970), 7 to 8 months ($ 1097)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $22 more.



Sydney to Shanghai: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 619
$346 to $905
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December 2024$ 959
$494 to $1233
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January 2025$ 917
$719 to $1112
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February 2025$ 900
$449 to $1791
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March 2025$ 560
$351 to $659
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April 2025$ 766
$433 to $1075
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May 2025$ 693
$399 to $1025
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June 2025$ 883
$486 to $2441
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July 2025$ 985
$595 to $1288
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August 2025$ 1026
$471 to $1259
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September 2025$ 1263
$640 to $4369
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may and july are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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