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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

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

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

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Juneyao Airlines: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $427 round-trip via Shenzhen (SZX), compared to $882 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) - 6% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $714 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $869, a difference of $155. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 6:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 7:58 am.

The flight takes about 10h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $796. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 10h 28m, covering 4,883 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $355, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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

• China Eastern: 84% on time
• Qantas Airways: 78% on time
• Juneyao Airlines: 67% on time

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 06m, compared with 14h 48m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 15h 16m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 2 hours behind Sydney (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $638 to $1,030, with an average of $796 over the past 12 months. Anything below $638 counts as a good deal.