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Cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai from $452

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 15/9. 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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XiamenAir Logo
12:30 - 22:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 20m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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14:10 - 10:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 15m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$803XiamenAir
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 22:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
20:05 - 13:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$805China Southern
Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
China Southern Logo
09:45 - 22:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 20:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$805China Southern
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 55m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 15:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 20m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$815Hainan Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 55m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 15:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 55m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$815Hainan Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
XiamenAir Logo
12:25 - 22:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 15m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
XiamenAir Logo
21:45 - 10:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 40m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$817XiamenAir
Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 28 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 22:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:10 - 10:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 15m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$882Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 28 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 22:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:45 - 10:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 40m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$896Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 28 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:05 - 15:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 12:00SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$902Cathay Pacific
Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:15 - 12:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 09:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$903Cathay Pacific
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

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Hainan Airlines flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
20 Oct
SYD21:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 Nov
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
SYD15:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$815
Hainan Airlines
15 Oct
SYD21:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Oct
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
SYD15:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$849
Hainan Airlines
17 Sept
SYD21:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 05m
1 stop
SHA23:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14 Oct
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
SYD15:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$897

XiamenAir flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
3 Nov
SYD12:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 20m
1 stop
SHA22:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 Nov
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$803
XiamenAir
18 Oct
SYD12:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Nov
SHA21:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 40m
1 stop
SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$817
XiamenAir
2 Oct
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 20m
1 stop
SHA20:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Oct
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$829

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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 13 August 2026.
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SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/11

14:10-10:25

1 stop17h 15m

$803
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

20:05-13:35

1 stop14h 30m

$805

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

09:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/10

19:05-20:20

1 stop22h 15m

$805

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/11

09:00-15:20

1 stop27h 20m

$815

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 23/10

08:30-15:25

1 stop27h 55m

$815

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

12:25-22:40

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/11

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$817

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:35-22:20

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/11

07:10-10:25

1 stop24h 15m

$882

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:35-22:20

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/11

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$896

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

15:05-15:35

1 stop27h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

13:35-12:00

1 stop19h 25m

$902

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

15:15-12:20

1 stop24h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/11

16:35-09:35

1 stop14h 00m

$903

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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 typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $712 to $1,033.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $803.

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

In general, March 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 $743. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney during February instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $753.

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 $958 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 $837 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 25% 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 20m

Direct flights

Wed
The fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 10h 20m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Wednesday. 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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AirAsia XPriceFrom $278Free cancellationRating
6.4
48 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $390Free cancellationRating
8.3
68 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $491Free cancellationRating
7.4
174 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $507Free cancellationRating
7.8
35 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $571Free cancellationRating
7.3
315 reviews
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VietJet AirPriceFrom $589Free cancellationRating
5.6
173 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $605Free cancellationRating
6.7
47 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $645Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,014 reviews
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Hong Kong AirlinesPriceFrom $647Free cancellationRating
6.3
31 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $653Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,583 reviews
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