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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £341

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
18 kesä — 25 kesä1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 13 kesäkuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£341

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£473
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/7-4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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 13 kesäkuu 2025.

ma 28/707:40SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 15mCathay Pacific
ma 4/813:20SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6£341
ma 28/711:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
ma 4/818:50SHA - SYD
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£380
to 19/608:55SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 30mJapan Airlines
ti 1/712:50SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/6£743
ke 18/609:30SYD - SHA
1 stop33h 30mAsiana Airlines
ke 30/718:10SHA - SYD
1 stop35h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/6£874
su 15/607:55SYD - SHA
1 stop35h 10mKorean Air
ke 30/718:25SHA - SYD
1 stop33h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 11/6£885

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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.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ma 28/7

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ma 4/8

13:20-08:40

1 stop17h 20m

£341

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ma 28/7

11:25-22:40

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ma 4/8

18:50-07:20

2 stops34h 30m

£380

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

pe 4/7

08:55-11:25

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ti 15/7

12:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

£949

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

la 28/6

07:55-17:05

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ma 21/7

18:25-06:20

1 stop33h 55m

£2,600

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

to 26/6

09:30-17:00

1 stop33h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ma 21/7

18:10-07:30

1 stop35h 20m

£3,205

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ti 30/9

10:10-12:05

1 stop27h 55m

£398

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

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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 9 June 2025.

Booking 82 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.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 13 kesäkuu 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Japan Airlines and Asiana Airlines from Sydney to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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 £341, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Japan Airlines and Korean Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £949 and £2,600, respectively. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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    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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