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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £306

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£306

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£383
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/5-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 25m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£86 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 March 2025.

Thu 1/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Thu 8/516:40SHA - SYD
1 stop35h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 26/3£306
Thu 1/507:40SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 28/513:20SHA - SYD
1 stop17h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/3£456
Thu 1/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/509:05SHA - SYD
3 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£480
Fri 8/808:55SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 30mJapan Airlines
Tue 19/812:50SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 26/3£756
Sat 2/820:55SYD - SHA
1 stop17h 20mANA
Sat 16/813:35SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 40mANA
Deal found 26/3£1,127

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
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SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

08:45-11:25

1 stop28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/5

16:40-06:25

1 stop35h 45m

£306

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/5

13:20-08:40

1 stop17h 20m

£456

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

11:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/5

09:05-07:50

3 stops20h 45m

£480

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/8

08:55-11:25

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/8

12:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

£756

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

20:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/8

13:35-19:15

1 stop27h 40m

£1,127

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

15:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

£460

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Deals found on 27/3

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

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 21 March 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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.

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 27 March 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
ANA
8.3
Very Good
829 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, Kingsford Smith has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 0 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 4.6 mi from Sydney’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at £306, China Southern will fly you from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £456 and £756, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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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