What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Australia?

Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Australia

Which airlines fly to Australia?

China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia as of October 2026.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia 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.

$347 Cheap Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia in 2026/27

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20:10 - 07:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 15m1 stop Shenzhen

09:20 - 13:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$748China Southern

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

20:25 - 15:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:40 - 09:45MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

$824Air China

Thu, 22 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

09:05 - 13:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

22:15 - 10:25MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 10m1 stop Shenzhen

$835Shenzhen Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

17:35 - 13:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

16h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

22:15 - 22:10MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$835Shenzhen Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

07:55 - 07:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

09:20 - 23:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$840China Southern

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

11:05 - 08:05SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

10:30 - 11:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

$864Air China

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

10:10 - 10:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

21h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 16:35MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$893XiamenAir

Thu, 22 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

07:10 - 10:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 16:35MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$903XiamenAir

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

09:25 - 09:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 35m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl

11:15 - 10:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 50m1 stop Wuhan

$1,271China Eastern

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

13:25 - 09:15SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 50m1 stop Wuhan

10:50 - 09:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 35m2 stops Wuhan Beijing Daxing Intl

$1,295China Eastern

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

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China Southern flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia

Our best China Southern deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia flight tickets

China Southern

22 Oct

SHA20:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 15m

1 stop

SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

26 Oct

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 55m

1 stop

SHA13:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$748

China Southern

23 Oct

SHA07:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

5 Nov

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 55m

1 stop

SHA23:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$840

China Southern

23 Oct

SHA07:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

5 Nov

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55m

1 stop

SHA21:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$841

Air China flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia flight tickets

Air China

22 Oct

SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL15:25Melbourne

6 Nov

MEL20:40Melbourne

16h 05m

1 stop

SHA09:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$824

Air China

25 Oct

SHA13:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 35m

1 stop

MEL16:05Melbourne

9 Nov

MEL20:40Melbourne

18h 15m

1 stop

SHA11:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$841

Air China

22 Oct

SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL15:25Melbourne

6 Nov

MEL20:40Melbourne

27h 15m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$844

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20:10-07:25

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09:20-13:15

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20:25-15:25

1 stop16h 00m

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09:05-13:00

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/10

17:35-13:00

1 stop16h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

22:15-22:10

1 stop26h 55m

$835

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 23/10

07:55-07:25

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

09:20-23:15

1 stop16h 55m

$840

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

11:05-08:05

1 stop18h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

10:30-11:55

1 stop28h 25m

$864

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/10

10:10-10:35

1 stop21h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

12:35-16:35

1 stop31h 00m

$893

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

07:10-10:35

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

12:35-16:35

1 stop31h 00m

$903

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/10

09:25-09:00

2 stops20h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

11:15-10:05

1 stop25h 50m

$1,271

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 30/10

13:25-09:15

1 stop16h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

10:50-09:25

2 stops25h 35m

$1,295

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

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $953. If you don’t want to visit Australia in May, then you should wait until August to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $969.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,189 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for as low as $603 on momondo.

Cheap Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$347
Fastest flight time	9h 45m
Direct flights	Fri
Airports in Australia	269 airports

The best one-way flight to Australia from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $347. The best return flight deal from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $748.

The fastest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia takes 9h 45m

Direct flights go from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia on Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 269 airports in Australia. From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia?
Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Australia with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $378	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 174 reviews	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $636	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 50 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Air China	PriceFrom $707	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $1,064	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,069	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 244 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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