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Cheapest round-trip
$614
Typical prices: $736-$1,145
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/5Wed 3/14
PVG - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$772
Typical prices: $822-$1,330
Juneyao Airlines
Wed 3/14Sun 3/18
PVG - SYD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines. Average duration is 10h 24m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 63% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 24% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $422 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pu Dong to Sydney (PVG-SYD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pu Dong to Sydney

Fri, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 14
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9:30 am - 8:05 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
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10:30 am - 9:55 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
$614Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 19
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9:30 am - 8:05 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
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10:30 am - 3:20 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
31h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
$614Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 18
China Southern Logo
8:25 pm - 8:25 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
21h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
9:20 am - 6:30 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
36h 10m1 stop Shenzhen
$629China Southern
Fri, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 14
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5:50 pm - 8:25 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:25 am - 1:25 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$661China Southern
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
Air China Logo
9:30 am - 8:05 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
10:30 am - 11:20 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
15h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
$664Air China
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5
Air China Logo
5:00 pm - 8:05 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
10:30 am - 11:20 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
15h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
$692Air China
Sun, Dec 20 - Tue, Jan 5
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7:10 pm - 1:40 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 30m1 stop Shenzhen
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10:10 pm - 5:10 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
$717Shenzhen Airlines
Fri, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 14
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7:10 am - 6:30 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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3:10 pm - 11:20 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$730Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 18
Juneyao Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 6:50 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 10mnonstop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 4:10 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
10h 20mnonstop
$772Juneyao Airlines
Sun, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 29
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5:40 pm - 6:50 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 10mnonstop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 4:35 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
10h 20mnonstop
$805Juneyao Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

•August and December are the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney at $710 round-trip.
•January ($1,101) and July ($1,094) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney the cheapest?

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 63% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Pu Dong to Sydney

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PVG

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$299
Beat the crowds with an average 55% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from Pu Dong to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pu Dong to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 10:34 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 7:09 am.

    The flight takes about 10h 24m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney takes 10h 24m, covering 4,883 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flight?

    Round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney range from $736 to $1,145, with an average of $930 over the past 12 months. Anything below $736 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $930 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $422 round-trip via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), compared to $1,024 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    China Eastern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Juneyao Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flights are:

    • China Eastern: 86% on time
    • Juneyao Airlines: 70% on time
    • Qantas Airways: 55% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$34 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $614 to $5,662. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney looking right now?

    One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $309, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • East Coast Car Rentals
    • Bargain Car Rentals
    • YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
    • No Birds
    • EverythingFleet

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney pass through?

    One-stop flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney most commonly connect through:

    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $824 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,106, a difference of $282.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    2 airlines operate flights between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Sydney. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • China Eastern
    • Juneyao Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney?

    Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 57m, compared with 15h 12m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 15h 15m via Shenzhen (SZX).

  • What is the time difference between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Sydney?

    Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (Eastern Australia Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sydney?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Chinatown Night Market and The Rocks Markets. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Juneyao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $824, about $282 less than Saturday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 63% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney trip for August. Fares historically average $710 round-trip in that month - typically $391 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with China Eastern. Over the past three months, 86% of China Eastern flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 80%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 01m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $422 round-trip on this route - about $602 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

    • ibis budget Sydney Airport
    • Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
    • Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai Pu Dong to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Pu Dong

Monday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern,Juneyao Airlines

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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