Flights Brisbane → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Brisbane to Shanghai have a typical range AUD 1669–3161, median AUD 2073. Full range across all 86 offers: AUD 1106–5590. We analyzed 86 offers from 17 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Brisbane → Shanghai
Based on 86 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Brisbane → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · AUD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Airlines | — | — | — |
| VietJet Air | — | — | — |
| China Southern | — | — | — |
| Air New Zealand | Included | AUD 43 | — |
| Qantas Airways | — | AUD 50 | — |
| China Eastern | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia | Included | AUD 30 | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | — | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | — | Included | — |
| China Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Qatar Airways | — | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Brisbane to Shanghai cost?
Based on 86 offers · October 2026
Brisbane to Shanghai flights ranged from AUD 1106 to AUD 5590 across 86 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 86 offers.
These 86 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between AUD 1943 and AUD 2699
What hidden fees do Brisbane to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Brisbane to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 86 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (AUD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| PR | 15 | 1% |
| VJ | 100000 | 6398% |
| CZ | 36 | 2% |
| NZ | 51 | 2% |
| QF | 60 | 2% |
| MU | 36 | 1% |
| VA | 40 | 2% |
| MH | 21 | 1% |
| SQ | 29 | 1% |
| CX | 61 | 2% |
| CI | 17 | 1% |
| QR | 29 | 1% |
VietJet Air: base ~AUD -98437 + fees AUD 100000 = ~AUD 1563 total. China Airlines: base ~AUD 2763 + fees AUD 17 = ~AUD 2780 total.
VietJet Air's AUD 100000 ancillary fees narrow the gap with China Airlines's lower-fee model — the AUD 101200 base difference shrinks to AUD 1217 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
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17 airlines flew Brisbane to Shanghai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (AUD) | Median (AUD) | Fees (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 JQ|HO | 1 | — | 1106 | n/a |
 Philippine Airlines | 1 | — | 1243 | 15 (1%) |
 Vietjet | 1 | — | 1468 | n/a |
 H1 | 2 | 1476–1598 | 1537 | n/a |
 VietJet Air | 1 | — | 1563 | 100000 (6398%) |
 Jetstar | 1 | — | 1671 | n/a |
 China Southern | 22 | 1859–4865 | 1943 | 36 (2%) |
 China Southern | 13 | 1669–1950 | 1950 | n/a |
 Virgin Australia | 7 | 2113–2345 | 2126 | 40 (2%) |
 Air New Zealand | 2 | 1931–2503 | 2217 | 51 (2%) |
 China Eastern | 4 | 2001–2943 | 2474 | 36 (1%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 1 | — | 2482 | 21 (1%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 4 | 2548–2612 | 2548 | 29 (1%) |
 Qantas | 13 | 1971–3619 | 2583 | 60 (2%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 8 | 2690–4150 | 2777 | 61 (2%) |
 China Airlines | 4 | 2695–3002 | 2780 | 17 (1%) |
 Qatar Airways | 1 | — | 5590 | 29 (1%) |
Where do the best Brisbane → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Brisbane to Shanghai flights
- Full-service carriers on Brisbane–Shanghai cost 1.6x more than budget airlines (AUD 2287 vs AUD 1468 median; overall median AUD 2073).
- VJ charges 6666.7x more in ancillary fees than PR — AUD 100000 vs AUD 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced AUD 1450 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was AUD 1106. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 86 offers analyzed, Brisbane to Shanghai flights range from AUD 1106 to AUD 5590, with a median price of AUD 2073. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Brisbane to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add AUD 1512 to the base fare on Brisbane to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Brisbane to Shanghai including all fees?
- JQ|HO has the lowest median fare on Brisbane to Shanghai at AUD 1106 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Brisbane–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was AUD 1106. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Brisbane to Shanghai routes?
- Brisbane to Shanghai has 17 airlines competing, creating a price range from AUD 1106 to AUD 5590 across 86 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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