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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Sydney from $356

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or June, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Sydney (SYD). 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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$662

One-way from

$356

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,595
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/12-10/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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6/12
  • 6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($360 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Thu 25/1216:50SHA - SYD
1 stop13h 35mChina Southern
Sat 10/115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 15/10$662
Sun 21/1209:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 8/121:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/10$690
Mon 3/1109:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Sat 15/1121:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/10$718
Thu 18/1222:25SHA - SYD
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Sun 11/115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 16/10$724
Mon 22/1213:50SHA - SYD
1 stop13h 45mChina Southern
Sat 10/115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/10$745
Mon 1/1208:50SHA - SYD
1 stop32h 30mChina Southern
Mon 8/1209:20SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/10$811
Fri 26/1209:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Tue 6/121:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/10$841
Fri 19/1221:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Fri 9/115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 16/10$844
Wed 12/1109:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Sat 22/1121:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/10$845
Thu 30/1007:10SHA - SYD
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1121:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$856
Mon 22/1218:10SHA - SYD
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Thu 8/112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/10$876

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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Hongqiao Intl

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

15:15-12:15

1 stop24h 00m

$724

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

15:15-09:15

1 stop21h 00m

$724

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 20/12

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

15:15-10:10

1 stop21h 55m

$724

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

15:15-09:15

1 stop21h 00m

$724

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/12

13:50-06:35

1 stop13h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

15:15-10:10

1 stop21h 55m

$745

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

22:25-07:30

1 stop30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

09:20-08:50

1 stop26h 30m

$754

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/12

08:50-20:20

1 stop32h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

09:20-21:15

1 stop14h 55m

$811

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/12

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

15:15-09:15

1 stop21h 00m

$844

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

09:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

$845

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

07:10-10:25

1 stop24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

$856

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $309). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,007). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 54% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,028 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,028 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,028 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,028 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
169 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,028 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre vof the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney can take about 19h 30m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $724. There are 7884 km between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Sydney.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $499 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, starting at $625 and $734 round-trip. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $309). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,007). 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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China SouthernCheapest$499Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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