Statistics on Sydney-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
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 $ 888 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 706 (in march) and $ 1123 (in january), which is a saving of $ 182 or a surplus of $ 235 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $791 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61185 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 706, saving $ 182 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 888). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1123).
Flight Sydney-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 918 | $ 1123 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 732 | $ 911 | fair price |
| March | $ 575 | $ 706 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 702 | $ 901 | fair price |
| May | $ 632 | $ 768 | good price |
| June | $ 630 | $ 794 | good price |
| July | $ 746 | $ 1013 | high price |
| August | $ 626 | $ 793 | good price |
| September | $ 682 | $ 899 | fair price |
| October | $ 685 | $ 899 | fair price |
| November | $ 559 | $ 775 | good price |
| December | $ 825 | $ 1069 | 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 $316 to $1318. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 2% at the maximum price (from $1265 to $1318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (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 $ 81 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 $36.
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 $46. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $41.
Top prices Sydney-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Shanghai | 09-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 467 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 486 | direct flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 24-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 486 | direct flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 03-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 482 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 07-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 429 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 420 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 06-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 384 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 09-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 477 | direct flight with Juneyao Airlines |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 18-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 420 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 20-07 to 31-07-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
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 787 $, which is a saving of 101 $ 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 (464 $ 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: 900 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1064), 2 to 3 months ($ 1047), 3 to 4 months ($ 1015), 4 to 5 months ($ 970), 5 to 6 months ($ 1045), 6 to 7 months ($ 1056), 7 to 8 months ($ 1082) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 716 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 842), 2 to 3 months ($ 763), 3 to 4 months ($ 812), 4 to 5 months ($ 862), 5 to 6 months ($ 839), 6 to 7 months ($ 899) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 580 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 654), 2 to 3 months ($ 600), 3 to 4 months ($ 608), 4 to 5 months ($ 650), 5 to 6 months ($ 692), 6 to 7 months ($ 685) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 719 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 884), 3 to 4 months ($ 831), 4 to 5 months ($ 789), 5 to 6 months ($ 859), 6 to 7 months ($ 893), 7 to 8 months ($ 829), 8 to 9 months ($ 850) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 648 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 723), 2 to 3 months ($ 667), 3 to 4 months ($ 663), 4 to 5 months ($ 744), 8 to 9 months ($ 768) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 702 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 723), 4 to 5 months ($ 713), 5 to 6 months ($ 718), 6 to 7 months ($ 734), 8 to 9 months ($ 792) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 864 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 918), 2 to 3 months ($ 982), 3 to 4 months ($ 921), 4 to 5 months ($ 973), 6 to 7 months ($ 908), 7 to 8 months ($ 959) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 690 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 759), 2 to 3 months ($ 732), 4 to 5 months ($ 766), 6 to 7 months ($ 770), 7 to 8 months ($ 737) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 794 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 848), 2 to 3 months ($ 863), 3 to 4 months ($ 827), 5 to 6 months ($ 832), 9 to 10 months ($ 886) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 805 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 855), 1 to 2 months ($ 819), 3 to 4 months ($ 814), 4 to 5 months ($ 830), 5 to 6 months ($ 841), 6 to 7 months ($ 821) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 594 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 746), 1 to 2 months ($ 693), 3 to 4 months ($ 648), 4 to 5 months ($ 703), 5 to 6 months ($ 690), 7 to 8 months ($ 758) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 867 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 992), 1 to 2 months ($ 979), 2 to 3 months ($ 923), 3 to 4 months ($ 872), 5 to 6 months ($ 891), 6 to 7 months ($ 946), 7 to 8 months ($ 1069) |
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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1118 $583 to $1628 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1243 $573 to $5481 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1079 $686 to $1713 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 771 $467 to $1138 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 673 $425 to $2487 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 691 $482 to $973 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 587 $420 to $971 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 704 $384 to $1034 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1088 $480 to $4444 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1059 $493 to $1209 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1163 $520 to $2646 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1325 $474 to $3931 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!