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Cheap flights from Australia to Shanghai from $445

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Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:55
SYD
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SHA
27h 55m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05
SHA
-
SYD
27h 35m
1 stop
$710Hainan Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:55
SYD
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SHA
27h 55m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05
SHA
-
SYD
27h 35m
1 stop
$717Hainan Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:55
SYD
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SHA
27h 55m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05
SHA
-
SYD
27h 35m
1 stop
$755Hainan Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
China Southern Logo
08:45 - 22:20
SYD
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SHA
15h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:50 - 12:25
SHA
-
SYD
23h 35m
1 stop
$818China Southern
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 22:20
MEL
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SHA
14h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:50 - 19:20
SHA
-
MEL
28h 30m
1 stop
$831China Southern
Wed, 29 Jul - Sat, 5 Sep
XiamenAir Logo
11:25 - 11:00
SYD
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SHA
25h 35m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
08:10 - 09:20
SHA
-
SYD
23h 10m
1 stop
$834XiamenAir
Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
XiamenAir Logo
11:25 - 12:50
SYD
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SHA
27h 25m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
21:55 - 09:20
SHA
-
SYD
33h 25m
1 stop
$835XiamenAir
Mon, 1 Jun - Thu, 4 Jun
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
12:00 - 14:55
MEL
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SHA
28h 55m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
16:10 - 10:30
SHA
-
MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
$940Hong Kong Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Wed, 20 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:10 - 20:55
PER
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SHA
20h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 06:50
SHA
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PER
17h 30m
1 stop
$957Cathay Pacific
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:10 - 15:35
PER
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SHA
15h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 22:40
SHA
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PER
33h 20m
1 stop
$981Cathay Pacific
Thu, 30 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug

Cathay Pacific flights from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
18 May
MEL07:25Melbourne
15h 30m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25 May
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MEL11:15Melbourne
$870
Cathay Pacific
23 May
SYD21:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 10m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 June
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 50m
1 stop
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$897
Cathay Pacific
14 May
MEL07:25Melbourne
34h 10m
1 stop
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 May
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 55m
1 stop
MEL22:15Melbourne
$928

Hainan Airlines flights from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
9 June
SYD21:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 June
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$710
Hainan Airlines
9 June
SYD21:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 June
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$717
Hainan Airlines
9 June
SYD21:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 June
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$755

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SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/6

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$710

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/6

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$717

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$755

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

10:50-12:25

1 stop23h 35m

$818

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/9

12:50-19:20

1 stop28h 30m

$831

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

11:25-11:00

1 stop25h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

08:10-09:20

1 stop23h 10m

$834

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

11:25-12:50

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/6

21:55-09:20

1 stop33h 25m

$835

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

12:00-14:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 20/5

16:10-10:30

1 stop16h 20m

$940
Fastest return journey

PerthShanghai

PER - SHA

PERSHA

Perth

Sun 7/6

00:10-20:55

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/6

13:20-06:50

1 stop17h 30m

$957

PerthShanghai

PER - SHA

PERSHA

Perth

Thu 30/7

00:10-15:35

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/8

13:20-22:40

1 stop33h 20m

$981

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $657. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Australia during August instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $674.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $809 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Australia for as low as $738 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 48% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

8h 35m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu and Sun
The fastest flight from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 8h 35m
Direct flights go from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Rating
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Price
AirAsia XPriceFrom $213Free cancellationRating
6.4
47 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $382Free cancellationRating
8.3
66 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom $456Free cancellationRating
7.8
25 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $471Free cancellationRating
7.9
33 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $506Free cancellationRating
7.4
307 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $512Free cancellationRating
7.4
151 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $529Free cancellationRating
6.6
44 reviews
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Vietnam AirlinesPriceFrom $532Free cancellationRating
7.7
264 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $540Free cancellationRating
7.3
994 reviews
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Garuda IndonesiaPriceFrom $541Free cancellationRating
8.0
89 reviews
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