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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
470%Trains are 470% more expensive in Sydney than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$0.88
Sydney$5.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
220%The average meal is 220% more expensive in Sydney than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$7.70
Sydney$25.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
100%Taxis are 100% more expensive in Sydney than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$3.52
Sydney$7.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
7%Coffee in Sydney is 7% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$5.53
Sydney$5.14
Distance: 7880 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Sydney

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Sydney?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Sydney is of around 11:33 hours on average, considering an average distance of 8,448 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Sydney at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Sydney is $257. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Sydney expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Sydney costs an average of 7.00 AUD, 99% more expensive than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.52 AUD,

while train tickets costs 468% more in Sydney: 5.00 AUD against 0.88 AUD in Shanghai.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Sydney, 225% more than the 7.70 AUD in Shanghai.

The price of the coffee is around 7% cheaper in Sydney, with an average of 5.14 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 5.53 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Sydney?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Sydney compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai the temperatures can reach an average of 37.03 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Sydney's temperatures can go up to 36.63 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.8 ºC in Sydney, compared to the -2.66 ºC average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3 mm precipitation, while Sydney have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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