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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from $348

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in October or March, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

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

Round-trip from

$541

One-way from

$348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,102
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/3-10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 55m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 25/311:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 50mChina Southern
Thu 10/421:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$541
Tue 18/221:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 26/209:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/1$549
Tue 25/312:30SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 20mXiamenAir
Tue 15/416:10SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/1$592
Fri 21/212:30SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/209:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$642
Mon 17/220:40SYD - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Tue 25/221:30SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 00mAir China
Deal found 16/1$726
Mon 17/211:05SYD - SHA
1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/216:35SHA - SYD
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$940

Find flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl 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 17 January 2025.

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SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

11:25-12:15

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/4

21:50-19:40

1 stop19h 50m

$541

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/2

09:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

$549

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

12:30-08:50

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/4

16:10-09:20

1 stop15h 10m

$592

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

12:30-10:35

1 stop25h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/2

09:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

$642

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

20:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/2

21:30-15:30

1 stop15h 00m

$726

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

11:05-20:55

1 stop12h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 21/2

16:35-20:50

1 stop25h 15m

$940

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

$348

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

12:30-14:35

1 stop29h 05m

$349

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/3

10:40-09:10

1 stop25h 30m

$412

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

20:40-20:00

1 stop26h 20m

$423

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

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 75 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?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $453). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 SYD to SHA?

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

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, China Southern and XiamenAir. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

7.7
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

7.5
Good
826 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

7.4
Good
85 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

7.0
Good
134 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl. 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 from for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    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. 15 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.

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with prices starting at $541. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and XiamenAir, with the lowest prices starting at $549 and $592, respectively. Users have found that China Southern is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $348. XiamenAir flights start at $349 while deals on Air China start at $423 one-way.

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

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

    Hong Kong travellers tend to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower more than any other attractions. Travelers on a layover in Hong Kong can visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, by traveling 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 25.8 km, respectively after landing at Hong Kong Intl.

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $453). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$461Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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AirAsia XCheapest$523Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$536Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$557Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$585Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$606Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$620Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$653Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$662Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$703Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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