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Adelaide to Shanghai flights

China Eastern flies non-stop from Adelaide to Shanghai Pudong from 17 December 2026 to 15 February 2027, taking about 10.5 hours. It runs three times a week on an A350. Outside those dates, or on other days, connect in Guangzhou with China Southern, in Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific, in Singapore, or with China Eastern from Melbourne or Sydney, about 14–19 hours. We check every option live for your dates and tell you which one we'd book.

  • Non-stopYes
  • Typical journey10.5 h
  • Distance7,554 km
  • Main connectionsCAN · HKG · SIN

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Ways to fly Adelaide to Shanghai

The routings we book most on this route. Journey times are typical totals including the connection.

OptionAirlinesConnects inTypical journeyWhat to know
Non-stop (China Eastern, seasonal)China EasternChina Eastern (ADL–PVG)Non-stopabout 10.5 hThree flights a week on an A350-900. Adelaide Airport lists Adelaide departures (MU782) on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The season covers Christmas and Chinese New Year, so seats go early.
Via Guangzhou (China Southern)China SouthernChina Southern (ADL–CAN) + China Southern (CAN–PVG)CANabout 14–17 hChina Southern flies Adelaide–Guangzhou three times a week, daily from 1 December 2026 to 10 March 2027. Guangzhou–Shanghai has many flights a day, to both Pudong and Hongqiao. You clear Chinese immigration in Guangzhou, so allow at least 3 hours.
Via Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific)Cathay PacificCathay Pacific (ADL–HKG) + Cathay Pacific (HKG–PVG)HKGabout 13–16 hCathay's seasonal Adelaide non-stop runs 10 November 2026–27 March 2027: three a week, rising to five a week from 4 December to 26 February. Cathay flies Hong Kong–Shanghai several times a day, so connections are easy on the days the Adelaide flight runs.
Via SingaporeSingapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines (ADL–SIN) + Singapore Airlines (SIN–PVG)SINabout 15–18 hWorks all year. Singapore Airlines flies Adelaide–Singapore 12 times a week and Singapore–Shanghai four times a day this season, so connections are easy. Singapore Airlines High Achievement Award winner (FY2017/18 and FY2018/19).
China Eastern via Melbourne or SydneyQantasVirgin AustraliaChina EasternQantas or Virgin Australia (ADL–MEL or ADL–SYD) + China Eastern (MEL–PVG or SYD–PVG)MEL/SYDabout 16–19 hWorks all year. China Eastern flies twice a day from Melbourne and twice a day from Sydney, rising to three a day from Sydney between 11 December and 15 February. The domestic leg is usually a separate ticket, so allow at least 3 hours.

Journey times are estimates: flight times plus a typical connection. Last checked 19 October 2026. Schedules change, and we confirm the exact flights for your dates when we quote.

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When to fly to Shanghai

Chinese New Year (6 February 2027) is the busiest time to travel to and within China: fares rise, trains and hotels fill for the week either side, and some shops and restaurants close. The National Day holiday (1–7 October) is also very busy. Spring (April–May) and autumn (late September–November) have the most comfortable weather; summer is hot and humid, with a rainy season in June and July. China Eastern's Adelaide non-stop runs only from 17 December 2026 to 15 February 2027, covering Christmas and Chinese New Year, so book early. SA school holidays run 12 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027.

Baggage on this route

Allowances depend on the airline and the fare you choose. Low-cost carriers only include the bags you pay for, which matters if you travel with a lot of luggage.

Leaving from Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Domestic and international flights share one terminal at Adelaide, so families positioning to Melbourne or Sydney for a non-stop start in the same building — but book the domestic leg on the same ticket (or allow 3 h+) because the gateway transfer is the risky part.

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • China Eastern uses Terminal 1; many other international airlines use Terminal 2, so check your terminal before you fly. Shanghai's second airport, Hongqiao, handles most domestic flights, so check which airport any connection uses.
  • The Maglev train runs from Pudong to Longyang Road in about 8 minutes, where you change to the Metro. Metro Line 2 runs straight into the city in about an hour. A taxi to the Bund takes about 45–60 minutes.
  • Entry: Australians can visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days under a policy that currently runs to 31 December 2026. China has not yet said whether it continues in 2027, so for trips into the new year we check before you book, or arrange a visa. All visitors also fill in an arrival card: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/china

Official entry requirements for Australian passport holders. Check before you travel; rules change.

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Adelaide to Shanghai: your questions

Is there a direct flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Yes. China Eastern (seasonal, 17 Dec 2026–15 Feb 2027: 3× weekly, A350-900) non-stop service on this route. Schedules can be seasonal, so we confirm the days it operates for your dates.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Shanghai?

Adelaide to Shanghai takes about 10.5 hours on the quickest flights. Connections add more, so we always show you the total journey time alongside the price.

Which airlines fly Adelaide to Shanghai?

The options we book most are China Eastern, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Australia. We check all of them live for your dates and recommend the one that fits your budget, baggage and timing.

When is the best time to fly Adelaide to Shanghai?

Chinese New Year (6 February 2027) is the busiest time to travel to and within China: fares rise, trains and hotels fill for the week either side, and some shops and restaurants close. The National Day holiday (1–7 October) is also very busy. Spring (April–May) and autumn (late September–November) have the most comfortable weather; summer is hot and humid, with a rainy season in June and July. China Eastern's Adelaide non-stop runs only from 17 December 2026 to 15 February 2027, covering Christmas and Chinese New Year, so book early.

Can you book a stopover on the way to Shanghai?

Yes. Many airlines let you stop for a night or a few days in their hub at little or no extra cost. Tell us where you'd like to break the trip and we'll price it.

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