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XiamenAir Logo
12:25 - 08:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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14:10 - 10:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 10m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$772XiamenAir
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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12:25 - 12:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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10:10 - 10:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
21h 10m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$773XiamenAir
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 23:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
China Southern Logo
13:50 - 09:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$780China Southern
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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
$784Hainan Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 08:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 30m1 stop Shenzhen
China Southern Logo
07:55 - 07:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
$787China Southern
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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
$787Hainan Airlines
Sat, 17 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:40 - 20:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 20:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$874Cathay Pacific
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
12:05 - 18:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
16:55 - 11:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$889Hong Kong Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
12:05 - 18:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
18:10 - 11:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$889Hong Kong Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:05 - 12:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 07:15SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$890Cathay Pacific
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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XiamenAir flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
19 Oct
SYD12:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 25m
1 stop
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Oct
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$772
XiamenAir
14 Oct
SYD12:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 20m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21 Oct
SHA21:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 25m
1 stop
SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$773
XiamenAir
14 Oct
SYD12:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21 Oct
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$775

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
19 Oct
SYD09:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 35m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 Nov
SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$787
China Southern
19 Sept
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 35m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13 Nov
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$789
China Southern
1 Oct
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 05m
1 stop
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13 Nov
SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$790

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SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

12:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/10

14:10-10:20

1 stop17h 10m

$772

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

12:25-12:50

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/10

10:10-10:20

1 stop21h 10m

$773
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

09:20-23:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/12

13:50-09:25

1 stop16h 35m

$780

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 30/10

09:00-15:20

1 stop27h 20m

$784

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

09:20-08:50

1 stop26h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/11

07:55-07:30

1 stop20h 35m

$787

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

09:00-15:20

1 stop27h 20m

$787

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

07:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

22:30-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

$874

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

12:05-18:00

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/11

16:55-11:05

1 stop15h 10m

$889

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

12:05-18:00

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

18:10-11:05

1 stop13h 55m

$889

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

15:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

13:35-07:15

1 stop14h 40m

$890

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $802 to $1,228.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $772.

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 $737. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney during November instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in November, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $741.

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 $955 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 $829 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 53% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Best price found

$449

Fastest flight time

10h 20m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $449. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $772.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 10h 20m
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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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 $274Free cancellationRating
6.4
48 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $385Free cancellationRating
8.4
70 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $471Free cancellationRating
7.3
172 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $500Free cancellationRating
7.8
35 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $563Free cancellationRating
7.3
317 reviews
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VietJet AirPriceFrom $581Free cancellationRating
5.6
174 reviews
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Hong Kong AirlinesPriceFrom $591Free cancellationRating
6.2
32 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $602Free cancellationRating
6.7
48 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $635Free cancellationRating
7.4
163 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $636Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,020 reviews
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