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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Sydney 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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
2 lug — 9 lug1
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 27 giugno 2025.

Round-trip from

$754

One-way from

$410

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$743
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 25/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($396 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

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 27 giugno 2025.

lun 25/808:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
gio 28/821:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/6$754
lun 30/620:10SHA - SYD
1 stop35h 10mXiamenAir
ven 11/711:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 25/6$816
ven 22/814:40SHA - SYD
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
dom 31/809:15SYD - SHA
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$833
mer 3/910:40SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
dom 21/910:15SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 25/6$954
lun 11/822:30SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mCathay Pacific
gio 14/807:40SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/6$1,064
lun 30/618:25SHA - SYD
1 stop33h 55mKorean Air
gio 10/707:55SYD - SHA
1 stop35h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 26/6$1,142
lun 11/821:30SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mAir China
mer 13/819:45SYD - SHA
1 stop17h 10mAir China
Deal found 26/6$1,168
mar 5/818:10SHA - SYD
1 stop35h 20mAsiana Airlines
mer 13/809:30SYD - SHA
1 stop33h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 26/6$1,394

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney 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 27 giugno 2025.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun 25/8

08:30-14:15

1 stop27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 28/8

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

$754

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ven 22/8

12:10-09:20

1 stop19h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 31/8

11:25-14:45

1 stop29h 20m

$824

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ven 22/8

14:40-20:00

2 stops27h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 31/8

09:15-13:10

2 stops29h 55m

$833

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer 3/9

10:40-06:25

1 stop17h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 21/9

10:15-12:20

1 stop28h 05m

$954

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun 11/8

22:30-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 14/8

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

$1,064

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun 11/8

21:30-14:50

1 stop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer 13/8

19:45-10:55

1 stop17h 10m

$1,168

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar 5/8

18:10-07:30

1 stop35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar 12/8

09:30-17:00

1 stop33h 30m

$1,394

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun 18/8

13:20-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

$410

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

gio 14/8

21:50-20:00

2 stops44h 10m

$414

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 30/11

16:55-10:55

1 stop15h 00m

$477

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/6

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney

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 20 June 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 27 giugno 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?

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 27 giugno 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, such as Hainan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney. 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 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 Hainan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $754 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and China Southern, starting at $824 and $954 round-trip. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $410 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Southern, with prices starting from $497 and $532, respectively.

  • 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.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney.

  • 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 $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$495Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$737Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$958Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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