Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £316

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
23 apr — 30 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 18 aprile 2025.

Round-trip from

£316

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£436
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£84 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

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 18 aprile 2025.

lun 2/611:25SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
lun 9/621:10SHA - SYD
1 stop34h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/4£316
gio 29/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
gio 5/621:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 17/4£370
lun 2/611:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun 9/610:10SHA - SYD
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£396
gio 16/1008:40SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 15mCathay Pacific
gio 30/1013:35SHA - SYD
1 stop14h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4£405
mar 26/808:55SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 30mJapan Airlines
mar 16/912:50SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4£792
ven 22/820:55SYD - SHA
1 stop17h 20mANA
gio 11/913:35SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 40mANA
Deal found 17/4£1,266

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 18 aprile 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 2/6

11:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun 9/6

21:10-09:20

1 stop34h 10m

£316

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 29/5

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

gio 5/6

21:50-19:40

1 stop19h 50m

£370

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 2/6

11:25-12:50

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun 9/6

10:10-20:00

3 stops31h 50m

£396

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 28/8

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 14/9

13:20-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

£405

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar 26/8

08:55-11:25

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar 16/9

12:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

£792

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 22/8

20:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

gio 11/9

13:35-19:15

1 stop27h 40m

£1,266

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar 29/4

21:50-12:05

1 stop16h 15m

£373

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/4

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hongqiao Intl from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 11 April 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 18 aprile 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
845 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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?

    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 £316, XiamenAir will fly you from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to XiamenAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £370 and £405, respectively. These flights start at 28% 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl?

When you search for this flight from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Hongqiao Intl from Sydney shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights