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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between $790 and $1,146 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $762 on China Southern (17 Oct–5 Nov).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 33m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Qingdao (TAO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $686.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 32m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between $790 and $1,146 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $762 on China Southern (17 Oct–5 Nov).

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 6

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

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Airlines like XiamenAir fly from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 27h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Sydney and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 7884 km.

Question 7

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

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Flying on AirAsia X is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with prices starting at $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $387 and $460, respectively. Users have found that AirAsia X is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $293. Hainan Airlines flights start at $320 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $330 one-way.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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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 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $747). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,510). 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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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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China Southern, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

Question 14

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

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Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Guangzhou most often. Xiamen sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Hong Kong follows Xiamen in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights.

Question 15

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

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Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Singapore the least frequently. Shenzhen follows Singapore in terms of the least common stopover location on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights.

Question 16

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?

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Hong Kong travellers tend to visit Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Mid-levels Escalators more than any other attractions. Travelers on a layover in Hong Kong can visit Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Mid-levels Escalators, by traveling 29.5 km, 25.8 km, and 24.5 km, respectively after landing at Hong Kong Intl.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SHA?

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When flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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. 16 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.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl?

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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.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl?

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When you search for this flight from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Hongqiao Intl from Sydney.

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Round-trip from	$762
One-way from	$449
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,015

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
AirAsia X	Cheapest$289	Average$556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$387	Average$662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$460	Average$731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$503	Average$669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$566	Average$881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
VietJet Air	Cheapest$584	Average$927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search VietJet Air flights
Hong Kong Airlines	Cheapest$590	Average$994	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$605	Average$949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Air China	Cheapest$639	Average$853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Garuda Indonesia	Cheapest$695	Average$1,076	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Garuda Indonesia flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 55 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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between $790 and $1,146 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $762 on China Southern (17 Oct–5 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Qingdao (TAO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $686.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 32m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 33m.

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Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between $790 and $1,146 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $762 on China Southern (17 Oct–5 Nov).