Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Sydney from $380

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$632

One-way from

$380

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,172
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 8/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 6/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($327 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 15 August 2025.

Mon 8/908:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/921:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/8$632
Wed 3/908:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 18/921:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/8$635
Fri 5/908:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 18/921:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/8$638
Fri 5/908:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Sat 13/921:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/8$639
Thu 28/821:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 35mChina Southern
Thu 18/908:45SYD - SHA
1 stop30h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/8$641
Mon 1/921:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 35mChina Southern
Mon 8/908:45SYD - SHA
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 13/8$687
Wed 5/1120:05SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 15mChina Southern
Tue 11/1111:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 13/8$736
Wed 3/918:50SHA - SYD
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Sun 21/910:15SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 14/8$741
Wed 27/809:55SHA - SYD
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Sat 30/810:15SYD - SHA
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 13/8$742
Wed 3/913:20SHA - SYD
1 stop14h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/921:50SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8$748
Mon 1/921:55SHA - SYD
2 stops33h 25mXiamenAir
Mon 8/911:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 13/8$773

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Hongqiao Intl

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/9

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/9

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

$632

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/9

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

$635

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/9

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

$638

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/9

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

$639

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/8

21:50-19:25

1 stop19h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

08:45-13:25

1 stop30h 40m

$641

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/9

21:50-19:25

1 stop19h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

08:45-14:25

1 stop31h 40m

$687

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/11

20:05-20:20

1 stop21h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$736

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/9

18:50-19:25

1 stop22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/9

10:15-22:20

1 stop14h 05m

$741

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/8

09:55-06:25

1 stop18h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

10:15-15:25

1 stop31h 10m

$742

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

13:35-20:50

1 stop28h 15m

$380

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 8 August 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 $129). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 15 August 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 55% on airfare.

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $610.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 38m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

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 15 August 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.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PVG - HKG

everything was delay. The flight departed delayed and after arriving, the luggage was delayed

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PVG - HKG

everything was delay. The flight departed delayed and after arriving, the luggage was delayed

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PVG - HKG

everything was delay. The flight departed delayed and after arriving, the luggage was delayed

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PVG - HKG

everything was delay. The flight departed delayed and after arriving, the luggage was delayed

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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.

  • 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 $497 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, starting at $623 and $739 round-trip. These flights start at 54% 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?

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  • 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 $129). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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$497Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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