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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Sydney from $427

SHA — SYD
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

Sat 24/1020:10 -
1 stop32h 20m
Sat 31/1009:20 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 9/9$805
Thu 24/1212:30 -
1 stop16h 35m
Tue 5/110:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 7/9$806
Wed 21/1012:40 -
1 stop15h 45m
Sat 31/1009:20 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 8/9$817
Mon 26/1020:50 -
1 stop20h 30m
Mon 2/1111:25 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 10/9$838
Mon 19/1021:30 -
1 stop15h 20m
Fri 30/1010:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 9/9$840
Sat 24/1022:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Sat 31/1010:30 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 9/9$842
Tue 27/1014:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 3/1110:30 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 11/9$844
Mon 9/1114:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Wed 18/1110:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 9/9$847
Fri 23/1021:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Fri 30/1015:15 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 8/9$851
Mon 19/1013:30 -
1 stop23h 20m
Thu 29/1010:40 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 10/9$852

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

Round-trip from

$805

One-way from

$427

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,346
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 24/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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19/9-31/12
  • 19/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

18:10-11:05

1 stop13h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$455

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

18:10-11:05

1 stop13h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$474

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

13:35-13:00

1 stop20h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$506

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/10

12:25-15:50

1 stop24h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$569

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

08:50-10:45

2 stops22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$586

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/10

18:50-09:45

2 stops36h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$603

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 23/9

17:55-10:10

3 stops38h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$681

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 31/12

06:55-09:05

2 stops23h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$697

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/10

14:00-08:05

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

10:30-11:55

1 stop28h 25m

$844

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/10

22:30-08:30

1 stop31h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

10:30-12:45

1 stop29h 15m

$851

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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?

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 47 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $692). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,033 and $1,788 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $805 on China Southern (24 Oct–31 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, such as China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
237 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 2 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 15h 05m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $844. There are 7884 km between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Sydney. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $602 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at $938. These flights start at 47% 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?

    $248 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia X. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hong Kong Airlines and Air China, with prices starting from $316 and $317, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $692). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). 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 2 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

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China SouthernCheapest$602Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$938Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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