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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £277

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
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
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 30 July 2026.

Mon 7/911:25
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop23h 25m
XiamenAir
Tue 15/916:10
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
XiamenAir
Deal found 26/7£463
Thu 22/1008:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 20/1116:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/7£500
Thu 10/907:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 20/1016:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop13h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/7£501
Thu 10/907:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 7/1213:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/7£503
Mon 7/918:55
SYD
-
SHA
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/916:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£510
Wed 14/1022:20
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop25h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/1113:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/7£521
Sun 18/1008:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 17/1116:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/7£526
Sun 6/907:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 18/1022:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/7£527
Mon 7/907:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 15/913:20
SHA
-
SYD
2 stops19h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/7£536
Tue 18/821:55
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop16h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 31/813:20
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/7£549
Thu 15/1008:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/1113:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/7£552
Mon 12/1022:20
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop20h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 6/1113:35
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/7£573

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£463

One-way from

£277

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£667
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 7/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 30 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/11

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

£500

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

22:30-20:45

1 stop19h 15m

£501

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

22:20-20:55

1 stop25h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/11

16:35-09:35

1 stop14h 00m

£521
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/11

16:35-09:35

1 stop14h 00m

£526

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

13:20-10:30

2 stops19h 10m

£536

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/10

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

£604

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/10

22:30-07:45

2 stops30h 15m

£702

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/10

22:30-07:45

2 stops30h 15m

£702

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

14:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/10

22:30-07:45

2 stops30h 15m

£728

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

14:05-20:55

1 stop32h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/10

22:30-07:45

2 stops30h 15m

£754

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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?

Booking 33 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £383). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £762). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between £331 and £518 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £463 on XiamenAir (7 Sept–15 Sept).

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 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
166 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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 £501, 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 £262, 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 46% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £383). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £762). 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£262Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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