Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from $410

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$645

One-way from

$410

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,030
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 10m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($274 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 15 January 2026.

Tue 28/410:05
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Southern
Sun 10/520:00
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$645
Thu 5/208:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 10m
China Southern
Mon 16/221:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$648
Sun 25/108:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop15h 10m
China Southern
Mon 2/213:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop13h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$651
Wed 4/212:30
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop13h 20m
XiamenAir
Wed 25/216:10
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 15/1$657
Mon 26/115:15
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop25h 05m
China Southern
Wed 4/216:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop24h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$660
Sun 1/208:10
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 05m
China Southern
Fri 6/208:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$664
Mon 2/222:00
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Southern
Mon 9/221:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$665
Tue 7/421:45
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Tue 12/515:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$677
Wed 8/421:45
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop13h 35m
China Southern
Sun 12/420:00
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$686
Thu 4/621:45
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 35m
China Southern
Sun 14/620:00
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop14h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1$691
Thu 19/220:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 15m
Air China
Wed 8/421:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Deal found 14/1$692
Sun 8/220:40
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop16h 15m
Air China
Mon 16/320:30
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Air China
Deal found 13/1$697

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
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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Sydney

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

12:30-08:50

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

$657

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

21:45-13:20

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

15:50-08:25

1 stop14h 35m

$677

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

09:20-21:15

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

15:50-09:25

1 stop14h 35m

$691

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

16:50-09:25

1 stop13h 35m

$691

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

16:50-09:25

1 stop13h 35m

$691

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

20:30-15:30

1 stop16h 00m

$697

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

09:20-21:15

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

$707

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

09:20-21:15

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

$707

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

12:30-14:35

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

16:10-10:20

1 stop15h 10m

$742

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/4

21:45-10:20

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/4

07:55-06:25

1 stop20h 30m

$770

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 9 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $456). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $818). 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 15 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, such as Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

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

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 17 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.

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

    Airlines like XiamenAir and China Southern fly from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 17h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 45m. The distance between Sydney and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 7884 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on AirAsia X is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with prices starting at $218. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $412 and $466, respectively. Users have found that AirAsia X is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $248. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $267 while deals on Hainan Airlines start at $286 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

  • 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 $456). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $818). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$315Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$451Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$466Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$467Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$482Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$546Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$574Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$620Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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VietJet AirCheapest$622Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapest$626Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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