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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
82%Trains in Shanghai are 82% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney$5.00
Shanghai$0.88
MealMid-priced restaurant
70%A meal in Shanghai is 70% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.
Sydney$25.00
Shanghai$7.70
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
50%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 50% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney$7.00
Shanghai$3.52
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
8%Coffee is 8% more expensive in Shanghai than in Sydney.
Sydney$5.14
Shanghai$5.53
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 4.59 CNY
1 CNY = 0.22 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 27/03
Distance: 7880 kms
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Sydney and Shanghai is of around 10:49 hours on average, considering an average distance of 7,973 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 Sydney to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $281. 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 Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.52 AUD, 50% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 7.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 82% less in Shanghai: 0.88 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Sydney.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.70 AUD in Shanghai, 69% less than the 25.00 AUD in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 8% more expensive in Shanghai, with an average of 5.53 AUD , while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.14 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Sydney. 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 Shanghai compared to Sydney?
While in Sydney the temperatures can reach an average of 36.63 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 2.8 ºC average degrees reported in Sydney. During the winter period, Sydney can register 3 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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