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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £482

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

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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 16 December 2025.

Thu 18/1220:40SYD - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Sun 4/119:30SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Deal found 14/12£1,116
Thu 18/1207:25SYD - SHA
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/113:35SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£1,858

Find 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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£482

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£730
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
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

Mon 2/3

15:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

13:35-09:35

1 stop17h 00m

£482

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

15:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

16:35-12:00

1 stop16h 25m

£482

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

15:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

16:35-12:00

1 stop16h 25m

£482

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

15:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/2

13:35-20:50

1 stop28h 15m

£615

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

07:00-15:20

2 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/2

22:30-20:50

1 stop19h 20m

£615

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

15:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/2

13:35-09:35

1 stop17h 00m

£615

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

07:00-15:20

2 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/2

13:35-20:50

1 stop28h 15m

£615

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

15:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

13:35-09:35

1 stop17h 00m

£615

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

07:00-15:20

2 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

£615

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

13:00-15:35

2 stops28h 35m

£511

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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 12 December 2025.

Booking 73 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £229). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £417). 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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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    For as low as £482, Cathay Pacific can have you in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney in 27h 05m. Sydney and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 4899 mi.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £229). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £417). 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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