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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai from $454

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai departing on 30/7. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Cathay Pacific Logo
14:05 - 12:05
SYD
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SHA
24h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 11:45
SHA
-
SYD
16h 55m
1 stop
$879Cathay Pacific
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
Air China Logo
10:30 - 16:55
SYD
-
SHA
33h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:30 - 08:05
SHA
-
SYD
16h 35m
1 stop
$881Air China
Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:05 - 12:05
SYD
-
SHA
24h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 12:00
SHA
-
SYD
19h 25m
1 stop
$888Cathay Pacific
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:40 - 20:55
SYD
-
SHA
15h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 06:10
SHA
-
SYD
14h 50m
1 stop
$889Cathay Pacific
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:05 - 12:05
SYD
-
SHA
24h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 09:35
SHA
-
SYD
17h 00m
1 stop
$891Cathay Pacific
Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 12:20
SYD
-
SHA
16h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 19:25
SHA
-
SYD
24h 35m
1 stop
$892China Southern
Thu, 30 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
China Southern Logo
10:05 - 22:20
SYD
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SHA
14h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 19:25
SHA
-
SYD
25h 35m
1 stop
$895China Southern
Mon, 3 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 12:05
SYD
-
SHA
24h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:50 - 07:30
SHA
-
SYD
36h 40m
2 stops
$897Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 10:20
SYD
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SHA
14h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 19:25
SHA
-
SYD
25h 35m
1 stop
$898China Southern
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:40 - 20:55
SYD
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SHA
15h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 06:10
SHA
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SYD
14h 50m
1 stop
$899Cathay Pacific
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

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Cathay Pacific flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
29 July
SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 00m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 Aug
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 55m
1 stop
SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
$879
Cathay Pacific
13 Aug
SYD07:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 15m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19 Aug
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 50m
1 stop
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$889
Cathay Pacific
14 Oct
SYD15:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 00m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Nov
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 00m
1 stop
SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$891

XiamenAir flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
12 Aug
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 25m
1 stop
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25 Aug
SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$947
XiamenAir
16 Aug
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 35m
1 stop
SHA11:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Aug
SHA16:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$975
XiamenAir
27 July
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Aug
SHA16:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,046

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 18 July 2026.
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SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

14:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/8

16:50-11:45

1 stop16h 55m

$879

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

10:30-16:55

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/11

12:30-08:05

1 stop16h 35m

$881

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

15:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/11

13:35-12:00

1 stop19h 25m

$888
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/8

13:20-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

$889

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

15:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/11

13:35-09:35

1 stop17h 00m

$891

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/7

21:45-12:20

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/8

16:50-19:25

1 stop24h 35m

$892

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/8

15:50-19:25

1 stop25h 35m

$895

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

14:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/8

16:50-07:30

2 stops36h 40m

$897

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

21:45-10:20

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/8

15:50-19:25

1 stop25h 35m

$898

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

13:20-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

$899

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney 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 typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 $712. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney during August instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $732.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney 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 $927 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 $825 on momondo.

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

As of July 2026, prices for Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 78% more expensive 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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Fastest flight time

10h 20m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue and Sun
The fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 10h 20m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • 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 20m 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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Free cancellation
Price
AirAsia XPriceFrom $281Free cancellationRating
6.4
47 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $395Free cancellationRating
8.3
67 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $513Free cancellationRating
7.8
35 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $519Free cancellationRating
7.4
162 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $578Free cancellationRating
7.3
313 reviews
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VietJet AirPriceFrom $596Free cancellationRating
5.6
172 reviews
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Hong Kong AirlinesPriceFrom $602Free cancellationRating
6.3
31 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $610Free cancellationRating
6.7
47 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $653Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,011 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $657Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,573 reviews
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