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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai from $381

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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
$587Hainan Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 13 May
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 22:15
SYD
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SHA
13h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 20:40
SHA
-
SYD
22h 50m
1 stop
$595China Southern
Wed, 18 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 21:15
SYD
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SHA
14h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
13:50 - 09:25
SHA
-
SYD
16h 35m
1 stop
$599China Southern
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
China Southern Logo
10:05 - 22:20
SYD
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SHA
14h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:40 - 06:25
SHA
-
SYD
16h 45m
1 stop
$605China Southern
Sun, 17 May - Fri, 22 May
China Southern Logo
10:05 - 22:20
SYD
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SHA
14h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:40 - 06:25
SHA
-
SYD
16h 45m
1 stop
$607China Southern
Sun, 17 May - Fri, 22 May
China Southern Logo
15:15 - 18:10
SYD
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SHA
29h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 06:35
SHA
-
SYD
29h 45m
1 stop
$615China Southern
Sun, 15 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
XiamenAir Logo
11:25 - 22:40
SYD
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SHA
13h 15m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
08:10 - 09:20
SHA
-
SYD
23h 10m
1 stop
$618XiamenAir
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
XiamenAir Logo
12:30 - 14:35
SYD
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SHA
29h 05m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
14:10 - 10:25
SHA
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SYD
17h 15m
1 stop
$619XiamenAir
Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
XiamenAir Logo
11:25 - 22:40
SYD
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SHA
13h 15m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
14:10 - 09:20
SHA
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SYD
17h 10m
1 stop
$622XiamenAir
Sat, 30 May - Sat, 13 Jun
XiamenAir Logo
12:30 - 08:50
SYD
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SHA
23h 20m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
10:10 - 10:25
SHA
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SYD
21h 15m
1 stop
$624XiamenAir
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

XiamenAir flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
7 Feb
SYD12:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 20m
1 stop
SHA22:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Feb
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 15m
1 stop
SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$618
XiamenAir
14 Feb
SYD12:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 05m
1 stop
SHA14:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Feb
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$619
XiamenAir
30 May
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13 June
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$622

China Southern flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
18 Mar
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 50m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Mar
SHA18:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
SYD20:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
$595
China Southern
12 Feb
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 55m
1 stop
SHA21:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24 Mar
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 35m
1 stop
SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$598
China Southern
19 Mar
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 55m
1 stop
SHA21:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 Apr
SHA13:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$599

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SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

21:00-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$587

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

18:50-20:40

1 stop22h 50m

$595

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

09:20-21:15

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

13:50-09:25

1 stop16h 35m

$599

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 22/5

11:40-06:25

1 stop16h 45m

$605

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 22/5

11:40-06:25

1 stop16h 45m

$606

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

15:15-18:10

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

21:50-06:35

1 stop29h 45m

$615

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

11:25-22:40

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

08:10-09:20

1 stop23h 10m

$618

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

12:30-14:35

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/2

14:10-10:25

1 stop17h 15m

$619

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

11:25-22:40

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/6

14:10-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

$622

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

12:30-08:50

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/3

10:10-10:25

1 stop21h 15m

$624

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

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

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $664. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney during May instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in May, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $668.

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 Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $815 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 Sydney for as low as $689 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SYD to SHA) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Fastest flight time

10h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 10h 05m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are 7879.2 km apart from one another. 10h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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AirAsia XPriceFrom $208Free cancellationRating
6.4
44 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $363Free cancellationRating
8.2
62 reviews
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Beijing Capital AirlinesPriceFrom $445Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $446Free cancellationRating
7.8
31 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $479Free cancellationRating
7.3
137 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $521Free cancellationRating
7.3
291 reviews
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Juneyao AirlinesPriceFrom $545Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $549Free cancellationRating
6.6
42 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $591Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,447 reviews
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Hong Kong AirlinesPriceFrom $593Free cancellationRating
6.0
27 reviews
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