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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £195

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£366

One-way from

£195

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£446
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 11/9-18/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2025.

Thu 11/911:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Thu 18/921:50SHA - SYD
2 stops33h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/7£366
Fri 5/910:15SYD - SHA
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/921:50SHA - SYD
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£420
Thu 25/915:00SYD - SHA
2 stops23h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 6/1022:30SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/7£651
Wed 24/909:30SYD - SHA
1 stop33h 30mAsiana Airlines
Tue 14/1018:10SHA - SYD
1 stop35h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 28/7£870
Tue 9/910:15SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Tue 16/918:50SHA - SYD
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 27/7£1,367
Mon 13/1012:20SYD - SHA
1 stop32h 40mHong Kong Airlines
Sat 1/1118:10SHA - SYD
1 stop13h 45mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 29/7£1,747
Fri 31/1009:15SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 30mJapan Airlines
Thu 27/1113:10SHA - SYD
1 stop14h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/7£2,256

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/9

11:25-22:40

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/9

21:50-09:20

2 stops33h 30m

£366

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

10:15-10:55

2 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/9

21:50-07:50

2 stops32h 00m

£420

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/9

15:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

22:30-20:45

1 stop19h 15m

£651

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

09:30-17:00

1 stop33h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/10

18:10-08:30

1 stop35h 20m

£870

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

10:15-22:20

1 stop14h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/9

18:50-19:25

1 stop22h 35m

£1,367

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

12:20-18:00

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/11

18:10-10:55

1 stop13h 45m

£1,747

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

09:15-11:45

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

13:10-06:50

1 stop14h 40m

£2,256

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

09:15-16:30

2 stops33h 15m

£195

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

11:30-18:00

1 stop32h 30m

£206

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

12:30-08:50

1 stop23h 20m

£223

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 30 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,535 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,535 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,535 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
465 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,535 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,535 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,535 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, Kingsford Smith has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 0 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 4.6 mi from Sydney’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £366, XiamenAir will fly you from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to XiamenAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Asiana Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £651 and £870, respectively. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Hong Kong Airlines (£206), XiamenAir (£223), and China Southern (£235).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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