Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sydney
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sydney
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Sydney vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 30,000–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Sydney for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
PVG - SYD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $73.3
2026-11-10
PVG - SYD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $73.3
2026-11-11
PVG - SYD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $73.3
2026-11-12
PVG - SYD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $73.3
2026-11-12
PVG - SYD
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 34,500 Pts + $100.7
2026-11-10
PVG - SYD
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $190.4
Shanghai to Sydney flight facts
Distance
4,903 mi
7,890 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Sydney
SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Hangzhou - Sydney · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Nanjing - Sydney · Nanjing is 151 mi from Shanghai
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Sydney
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
PVG - SYD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 65,000 Pts + $51.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
PVG - SYD
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 65,000 Pts + $51.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
PVG - SYD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 65,000 Pts + $51.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
PVG - SYD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 65,000 Pts + $51.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
PVG - SYD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 65,000 Pts + $51.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
PVG - SYD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 65,000 Pts + $51.3
Selected hotels for your next stay
Sydney (Australia)
W Sydney
From Pts or $238
Sydney (Australia)
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $251
Sydney (Australia)
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
From Pts or $224
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Sydney depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Sydney.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Sydney.
Shanghai and Sydney are about 4,903 miles (7,890 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,903-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sydney, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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