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Find cheap flights from Sydney to Shanghai from £380

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl (SYD-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:50 - 12:05SYD-SHA
16h 15m1 stop
13:20 - 10:50SHA-SYD
19h 30m1 stop
£441Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 28 May - Sat, 1 Jun
21:50 - 12:05SYD-SHA
16h 15m1 stop
13:20 - 06:15SHA-SYD
14h 55m1 stop
£481Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
21:50 - 15:35SYD-SHA
19h 45m1 stop
13:35 - 07:25SHA-SYD
14h 50m1 stop
£494Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 30 Sep - Mon, 30 Dec
10:15 - 12:05SYD-SHA
27h 50m1 stop
13:35 - 07:35SHA-SYD
15h 00m1 stop
£1,001
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Sun, 29 Sep - Wed, 1 Jan

Flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Shanghai on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Shanghai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost £402 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is £821 and £801 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 65 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Shanghai

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

£380
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.
Flight from Sydney to Shanghai

When to book flights from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Hongqiao Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Sydney to Shanghai flights

  • What facilities does Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) have for passengers travelling with children?

    For passengers travelling with children, there are three play areas in Terminal 1, located at Gate 10, Gate 50, and Gate 53. For those arriving into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), there are parents’ rooms and nursing facilities available for passengers which can be found near the baggage collection areas.

  • Which airline should I choose for my flight from Sydney to Shanghai as a business traveller?

    For those travelling on business and looking to do some work while they fly, China Southern Airlines offers inflight internet services on select flights that fly the route from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Look for flights that stopover at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and check with the airline to see if they are offering these services on your specific flight.

  • How do I get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to the city centre?

    There are several ways to get to the city centre from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), including taxi and airport shuttle. For a cheap and convenient route, we suggest looking at the Metro Line 10, which takes approximately 30min and can be caught at Terminal 1 and 2.

  • How do I get from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to the city centre?

    From Sydney’s airport to the city centre, there are several transport options. While taxis and buses are available, for a cheap and quick journey between the airport and the city we recommend the Sydney Airport Link train. Taking 13min, the train runs throughout the day between several stops in the city and the airport.

  • Are there any hotels onsite at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)?

    While not onsite, for anyone travelling late into Shanghai and looking for a hotel located just outside the airport, we recommend checking out the 4-star Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel. A short walk from Terminal 1 and with a free airport shuttle available to Terminal 2, the Mercure hotel is a good choice for anyone not wanting to have to travel far from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was £476 for a one-way ticket and £553 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Shanghai?

    When flying out of Sydney you will be using Sydney Kingsford Smith. You will be landing at Shanghai, also known as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Shanghai

  • Located just east of the city centre, the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is one of two airports servicing Shanghai. It caters to both domestic and international flights; however, after the construction of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), the majority of flights in and out are domestic and regional.
  • Due to this, there are no direct flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). However, airlines such as China Southern offer flights with a single stopover and a flight time of approximately 14h.
  • While airlines such as XiamenAir offer the fastest travel times, we suggest booking with China Southern, as the difference in flight time can often be disproportionate to the difference in price.
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is comprised of two terminals. Terminal 1 is used for international flights and a few regional airlines such as Xiamen Air. And while Terminal 2 is used for domestic flights, most flights journeying to Sydney will embark from this terminal as the most common stopovers on route are still in China.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is made up of three terminals, with Terminal 1 being the dedicated terminal for international travellers and Terminals 2 and 3 being used for domestic flights. While most flights to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) stopover in China and therefore depart from Terminal 1, an airport shuttle service is available between terminals for passengers arriving at another terminal.
  • While Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is closer to the city centre than its partner airport in Shanghai, for travellers looking to stay along the coast and wanting to land near their hotel, we suggest looking at flights to and from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sydney to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
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16h 15mSYD-SHA
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