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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 $827. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Sydney.$827 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $827, select.

Sydney.$906 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Wed, 26 May.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $906, select.

Sydney.$931 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $931, select.

Sydney.$942 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $942, select.

Sydney.$945 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Tianjin Airlines and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Tianjin Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.

Sydney.$947 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $947, select.

Sydney.$966 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $966, select.

Sydney.$974 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jul, returning Sun, 18 Jul.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sun, 18 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $974, select.

Sydney.$991 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Apr, returning Thu, 6 May.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $991, select.

Sydney.$1,029 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,029, select.

Sydney.$1,040 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,040, select.

Sydney.$1,048 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,048, select.

Sydney.$1,050 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Sydney on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,050, select.

Sydney.$1,057 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,057, select.

Sydney.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.

Sydney.$1,064 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Sydney on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,064, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney

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Cheapest flight found	$827
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	10 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airline	Air France
Average flights per week	43

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

How much are return flights from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney is $827. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney?

10 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney?

Air France, China Eastern and Qantas fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney?

As of August 2026, there are 43 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sydney is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport on?

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 Friday, 11 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Sydney?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Sydney?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney with?

Currently, Vietnam 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)

$423 is currently the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Return flights start at $827. 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.