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Air distance is about 7,865 km. 14 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 10h 15m · China Eastern |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:10 · China Eastern |
| Last departure of the day | 22:50 · China Eastern |
| Flight options found | 130 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 2 |
| Airport codes | Shanghai–PVG, Sydney–SYD |
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The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 130 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:10 and the last around 22:50. The fastest flight takes about 10h 15m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from ₹36,410, Morning from ₹40,403, Afternoon from ₹40,403, Night from ₹50,587. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Shanghai is organised around the Huangpu River. The Bund looks across to Pudong’s towers, while Yuyuan Garden and nearby streets offer a different scale of buildings and shops. Museums and former lane neighbourhoods fill out a longer stay. Pudong International Airport is well east of central districts, so arriving visitors should decide whether a hotel is near People’s Square, the Bund or a metro interchange before choosing a transfer. The airport metro is useful, but its travel time is longer than the map may suggest.
People’s Square is useful for central metro connections, while the Bund suits a stay focused on the historic riverfront. A Pudong hotel places the towers on the same side of the Huangpu as the airport, but the district is large and the final station still matters. The Maglev reaches Longyang Road rather than the Bund itself; onward metro or road transport is needed. Metro Line 2 offers another route from Pudong Airport into the city.
Air India checks in at Terminal 2, at island K. The airport’s other terminal is a separate check-in building, and a domestic connection may require collecting bags and completing new departure formalities. Hongqiao is a different Shanghai airport, not another Pudong terminal. In town, the Bund promenade and a Pudong observation visit face each other across the river but need a crossing between them. Yuyuan Garden belongs to a smaller-scale old-city route, while People’s Square museums form another cluster. Museum of Art Pudong is on the newer waterfront side and has its own exhibition tickets. For a short visit, select one river crossing and build the day around the sights on either bank rather than repeatedly returning to the same metro interchange. Pudong Airport’s distance makes the last transfer a meaningful part of the departure day.
March to May or September to November, about 12–25°C, for riverside walks.
By Air: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is about 30 km east of downtown; Metro Line 2 takes about one hour to People’s Square. Airport Link rail, buses and taxis are alternatives.
By Rail: Shanghai Railway Station and Hongqiao Railway Station have long-distance services; Metro Line 2 reaches Pudong Airport.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect Pudong with central districts and the wider region.
Walk the architectural frontage of the Bund.
Explore Yuyuan Garden.
Visit an exhibition at Shanghai Museum.
Follow a riverside path on the West Bund.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Air India operates from Pudong Terminal 2, with check-in at island K. Both main terminals handle domestic and international operations, so flight type alone does not identify the correct building.
Sydney is best understood from both the harbour and the coast. Circular Quay places the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries in one compact area, while Bondi needs a separate beach outing. The Royal Botanic Garden gives a quieter walk near the waterfront. Travellers from India can reach central stations quickly from the airport by train. Check the arrival terminal and hotel station before buying a ticket, and leave room for weather changes on any coastal walk.
Circular Quay is a convenient base when harbour ferries, the Opera House and The Rocks are the main priorities. Accommodation near Central Station suits an itinerary involving rail connections and a wider spread of neighbourhoods. Bondi is a different choice, placing the beach first and requiring an additional trip for the harbour sights.
The new Sydney Fish Market opened at Blackwattle Bay in January 2026, adding a purpose-built waterfront destination for seafood shopping and dining. Treat it as a distinct outing from Circular Quay rather than assuming the two waterfront locations sit beside one another. A harbour day can instead connect The Rocks, the Opera House forecourt and the Royal Botanic Garden on foot.
Sydney Airport has separate international and domestic railway stations. Match the station to the terminal when returning for a flight, especially after a domestic connection. A group comparing a train with a taxi should account for the airport station access charge in the rail total.
Bondi's coast deserves its own stretch of the itinerary. Combining the beach, Fish Market and a ferry ride in one afternoon creates three separate transport legs. For two nights, choosing a harbour day and one coastal or market outing leaves more time at each waterfront destination.
September to November or March to May, roughly 15–25°C, for harbour and coastal walks.
By Air: Sydney Airport (SYD) is about 8 km from the central business district; Airport Link trains reach central stations in about 13 minutes. Buses, taxis and booked cars also operate.
By Rail: Airport trains connect to Sydney’s suburban network and Central Station for longer routes.
By Road: Airport buses, taxis and booked cars serve the city; intercity coaches use central terminals.
Walk around the Sydney Opera House.
Take a ferry from Circular Quay.
Explore The Rocks and Harbour Bridge approaches.
Visit a patrolled beach at Bondi.
Sydney Airport (SYD). Terminal 1 handles international flights, including services to and from India; Terminal 2 is a domestic terminal and Terminal 3 serves Qantas domestic flights. Terminal 1 is separate from the domestic complex, with road and rail transfer options between them.
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Shanghai to Sydney dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at ₹36,410. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Shanghai (PVG) and Sydney (SYD) is about 7,865 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Shanghai to Sydney. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Chinasouthern, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
The quickest non-stop Shanghai to Sydney flight on this page takes about 10h 15m. Non-stop flights here take between 10h 15m and 10h 25m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs), 1 Pieces and 25 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Shanghai to Sydney fare on this page is ₹36,410. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹439,335, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:10 and the last around 22:50, local time at Shanghai. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 7,865.40 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ₹36,410 | 30/10/2026 | Chinasouthern | 22:30 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ₹35,682 | 07/11/2026 | Chinasouthern | 22:30 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ₹34,590 | 06/01/2027 | Chinasouthern | 22:30 |
FlyX lists each Shanghai to Sydney flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.
The aerial distance between Shanghai and Sydney is about 7,865 KM. In these results, journey times range from 10h 15m to 37h 55m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 130 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Shanghai is at 00:10 and the last is at 22:50. Flights leave from Pu Dong and land at Kingsford Smith.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Shanghai to Sydney |
| Aerial Distance | 7,865 KM |
| Flight Duration | 10h 15m - 37h 55m |
| Airport Codes | Shanghai - PVG, Sydney - SYD |
| Total Flights Available | 130 flights2 direct128 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:10 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 22:50 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 19 flights1 direct18 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 31 flights0 direct31 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 43 flights0 direct43 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 26 flights0 direct26 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 11 flights1 direct10 with layovers |
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