Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Darwin

Choose from 2 airlines fly from Shanghai to Darwin, including China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines has lowest fares on this route.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Darwin in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 253, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 781.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Darwin are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Darwin Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Darwin is approximately 4,937.5km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 253
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 781
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,937.5km
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines

Best Time to Book Flights from Shanghai to Darwin

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Darwin are available between Dec 14 and Dec 21, with one way flights starting from AU$ 252.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Darwin, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Darwin (DRW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 253 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DRW on Thu, Dec 18), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 781 departing on Sat, Dec 27 and returning on Sat, Jan 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Darwin with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Darwin is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Darwin, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Dec 18, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 253.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Darwin travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Darwin is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Darwin on December 13, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 253.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Darwin, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Darwin International Airport (SHA-DRW) is by far the most common option on this route: Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • The time difference between Darwin and Shanghai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.