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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £216

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
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 March 2026.

Sun 19/410:05
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Southern
Thu 23/421:45
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 16/3£392
Sun 19/414:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop21h 10m
China Southern
Fri 24/411:40
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 16/3£444
Mon 19/1008:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 27/1016:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 15/3£499
Thu 15/1008:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 21/1013:20
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 14/3£503
Sun 19/414:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/421:55
SHA
-
SYD
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£516
Sun 18/1008:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 30/1016:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 15/3£532
Tue 31/311:05
SYD
-
SHA
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/411:40
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£538
Thu 15/1008:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 1/1113:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 15/3£552
Sun 19/411:25
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/419:15
SHA
-
SYD
3 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£559

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£392

One-way from

£216

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£405
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

13:20-20:50

2 stops28h 30m

£752

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/4

22:30-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

£829
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

16:50-12:45

1 stop16h 55m

£829

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

08:55-11:20

1 stop28h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

12:45-06:20

1 stop15h 35m

£934

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

08:55-11:20

1 stop28h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/5

12:45-06:20

1 stop15h 35m

£934

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

22:30-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

£1,086

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/4

11:35-12:05

2 stops27h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/4

22:30-11:45

1 stop35h 15m

£1,148

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

10:10-14:55

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/7

13:20-10:30

2 stops19h 10m

£1,274

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

10:10-14:55

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/7

13:20-10:30

2 stops19h 10m

£1,345

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

08:55-11:20

1 stop28h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

12:45-06:20

1 stop15h 35m

£1,640

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 40 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 £232). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £425). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 16 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern 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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 airline. 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 £499, Cathay Pacific can have you in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney in 15h 15m. Sydney and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 4899 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £278, China Southern will fly you from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 36% 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.

  • 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 £232). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £425). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£278Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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