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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai from $480

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Cathay Pacific Logo
21:55 - 12:05
SYD
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SHA
16h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 08:40
SHA
-
SYD
13h 50m
1 stop
$800Cathay Pacific
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:40 - 20:55
SYD
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SHA
15h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 11:45
SHA
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SYD
16h 55m
1 stop
$801Cathay Pacific
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 - 12:05
SYD
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SHA
27h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 20:10
SHA
-
SYD
19h 40m
1 stop
$802Cathay Pacific
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
China Southern Logo
08:45 - 10:25
SYD
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SHA
27h 40m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 12:25
SHA
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SYD
17h 35m
1 stop
$808China Southern
Mon, 1 Jun - Thu, 4 Jun
China Southern Logo
08:45 - 22:20
SYD
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SHA
15h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 19:25
SHA
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SYD
21h 25m
1 stop
$809China Southern
Mon, 1 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
21:55 - 12:05
SYD
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SHA
16h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 11:45
SHA
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SYD
20h 25m
1 stop
$814Cathay Pacific
Wed, 3 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:40 - 20:55
SYD
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SHA
15h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 20:10
SHA
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SYD
19h 40m
1 stop
$815Cathay Pacific
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:40 - 20:55
SYD
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SHA
15h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 07:15
SHA
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SYD
14h 40m
1 stop
$816Cathay Pacific
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:20 - 12:05
SYD
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SHA
16h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 09:35
SHA
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SYD
14h 00m
1 stop
$819Cathay Pacific
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
21:55 - 12:05
SYD
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SHA
16h 10m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 06:10
SHA
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SYD
14h 50m
1 stop
$821Cathay Pacific
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

XiamenAir flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
3 June
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 20m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 June
SHA21:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 25m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$882
XiamenAir
5 June
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 35m
1 stop
SHA17:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19 June
SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$923
XiamenAir
29 May
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 June
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$952

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
1 June
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 40m
1 stop
SHA10:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
4 June
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
SYD12:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$808
China Southern
1 June
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 35m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 June
SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$809
China Southern
2 June
SYD14:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 10m
1 stop
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 June
SHA21:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 40m
1 stop
SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$833

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SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

21:55-12:05

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

16:50-08:40

1 stop13h 50m

$800

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/7

16:50-11:45

1 stop16h 55m

$801

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

10:10-12:05

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

22:30-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

$802

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

08:45-10:25

1 stop27h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/6

16:50-12:25

1 stop17h 35m

$808

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/6

20:00-19:25

1 stop21h 25m

$809

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

21:55-12:05

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/6

13:20-11:45

1 stop20h 25m

$814

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

22:30-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

$815
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/11

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

$816

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

22:20-12:05

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

16:35-09:35

1 stop14h 00m

$819

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

21:55-12:05

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

13:20-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

$821

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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 $658. 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 $697.

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 $837 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 $758 on momondo.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 20% 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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Cheap Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SYD to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

10h 10m

Direct flights

Wed and Thu
The fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 10h 10m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Wednesday and Thursday. 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 10m 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 $273Free cancellationRating
6.4
47 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $429Free cancellationRating
8.3
66 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $477Free cancellationRating
7.9
33 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $512Free cancellationRating
7.4
308 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $517Free cancellationRating
7.5
152 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $578Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,522 reviews
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Hong Kong AirlinesPriceFrom $583Free cancellationRating
6.3
32 reviews
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VietJet AirPriceFrom $584Free cancellationRating
5.6
167 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $584Free cancellationRating
6.6
44 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $639Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,340 reviews
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