What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Cathay Pacific and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Singapore (SIN) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 51m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Sydney and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via Xiamen (XMN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 18m.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Sydney according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the lowest average return price of $487.

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.

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As of June 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from 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.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,276 to $890. The lowest price recently found on this route was $864.

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09:45 - 08:50

SYD

SHA

26h 05m

1 stop

19:05 - 13:35

SHA

SYD

15h 30m

1 stop

$864China Southern

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

22:10 - 09:20

SYD

SHA

14h 10m

1 stop

07:55 - 07:25

SHA

SYD

20h 30m

1 stop

$865China Southern

Sun, 18 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

07:40 - 20:55

SYD

SHA

15h 15m

1 stop

13:20 - 11:45

SHA

SYD

20h 25m

1 stop

$866Cathay Pacific

Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug

14:05 - 12:05

SYD

SHA

24h 00m

1 stop

13:20 - 11:45

SHA

SYD

20h 25m

1 stop

$868Cathay Pacific

Wed, 5 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug

15:05 - 12:05

SYD

SHA

24h 00m

1 stop

13:35 - 12:00

SHA

SYD

19h 25m

1 stop

$873Cathay Pacific

Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

21:45 - 11:20

SYD

SHA

15h 35m

1 stop

21:45 - 19:25

SHA

SYD

19h 40m

1 stop

$875China Southern

Mon, 3 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug

10:05 - 12:20

SYD

SHA

28h 15m

1 stop

21:45 - 19:25

SHA

SYD

19h 40m

1 stop

$878China Southern

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug

10:05 - 22:20

SYD

SHA

14h 15m

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13:50 - 09:25

SHA

SYD

16h 35m

1 stop

$879China Southern

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

11:25 - 22:40

SYD

SHA

13h 15m

1 stop

16:10 - 09:20

SHA

SYD

15h 10m

1 stop

$881XiamenAir

Mon, 27 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug

11:25 - 22:40

SYD

SHA

13h 15m

1 stop

08:10 - 09:20

SHA

SYD

23h 10m

1 stop

$882XiamenAir

Wed, 5 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug

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Hong Kong Airlines flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Hong Kong Airlines

29 Oct

SYD12:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 20m

1 stop

SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Nov

SHA16:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 00m

1 stop

SYD10:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$892

Hong Kong Airlines

21 June

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 55m

1 stop

SHA18:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28 June

SHA16:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 35m

1 stop

SYD09:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,459

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Cathay Pacific

6 Aug

SYD07:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13 Aug

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$866

Cathay Pacific

5 Aug

SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13 Aug

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$868

Cathay Pacific

20 Oct

SYD15:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30 Nov

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$873

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$873

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21:45-11:20

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21:45-19:25

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$875

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Fri 7/8

10:05-12:20

1 stop28h 15m

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Fri 14/8

21:45-19:25

1 stop19h 40m

$878

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SYD - SHA

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/10

13:50-09:25

1 stop16h 35m

$879

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/7

11:25-22:40

1 stop13h 15m

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Sun 30/8

16:10-09:20

1 stop15h 10m

$880

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SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

11:25-22:40

1 stop13h 15m

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Sat 15/8

08:10-09:20

1 stop23h 10m

$882

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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 $676. 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 $704.

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 $874 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 $777 on momondo.

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

As of June 2026, prices for Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 35% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 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?
As of June 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from 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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Sydney and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, the leading airline is China Southern, making up 40% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include China Eastern with 20%, XiamenAir with 14%, and Juneyao Airlines with 8%.

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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $275	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $390	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 66 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $484	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $521	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 153 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $570	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 311 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Hong Kong Airlines	PriceFrom $587	Free cancellation	Rating 6.3 31 reviews	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
VietJet Air	PriceFrom $588	Free cancellation	Rating 5.6 167 reviews	Search VietJet Air flights
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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $644	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,380 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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