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$242 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

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Cheap Flights from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney (SHA-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 6:10 amSHA-SYD
14h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:50 pm - 8:55 pmSYD-SHA
25h 05m1 stop
$512Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jun 24 - Sun, Jul 13
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8:50 pm - 6:10 amSHA-SYD
31h 20m2 stops
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11:25 am - 11:00 amSYD-SHA
25h 35m1 stop
Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 8
Hainan Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 2:15 pmSHA-SYD
27h 45m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 10:55 pmSYD-SHA
27h 55m1 stop
$545Hainan Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 30
Air China Logo
7:25 pm - 3:50 pmSHA-SYD
17h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:40 pm - 10:55 amSYD-SHA
17h 15m1 stop
$558Air China
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 21
China Southern Logo
2:50 pm - 8:25 amSHA-SYD
15h 35m1 stop
China Southern Logo
9:45 pm - 9:20 amSYD-SHA
13h 35m1 stop
$569China Southern
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 12
XiamenAir Logo
4:10 pm - 9:20 amSHA-SYD
15h 10m1 stop
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12:25 pm - 8:50 amSYD-SHA
23h 25m1 stop
$662XiamenAir
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 12
XiamenAir Logo
9:55 pm - 9:20 amSHA-SYD
33h 25m2 stops
XiamenAir Logo
12:25 pm - 11:00 amSYD-SHA
25h 35m1 stop
$696XiamenAir
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 30
Air China Logo
10:25 pm - 2:50 pmSHA-SYD
38h 25m2 stops
Air China Logo
7:40 pm - 12:40 pmSYD-SHA
19h 00m1 stop
$1,434Air China
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 7
Hainan Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 2:15 pmSHA-SYD
27h 45m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 10:55 pmSYD-SHA
28h 55m1 stop
$3,555Hainan Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 5
China Southern Logo
10:50 am - 1:00 pmSHA-SYD
24h 10m2 stops
China Southern Logo
10:15 pm - 2:20 pmSYD-SHA
19h 05m1 stop
$4,346China Southern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hongqiao Intl to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $404 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,114 and $935 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$242
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney was $242 for a one-way ticket and $512 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Sydney?

    Yes

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

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Sydney, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Shanghai to Sydney, China Southern or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Shanghai to Sydney are China Southern and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $627 and an overall rating of 7.5, China Southern is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,020 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Sydney from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 4 airlines serving from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hongqiao Intl to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 892 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.9Boarding
7.3Food
8.0Crew
7.6Comfort
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Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

6.0 GoodWinston, May 2025MNL - HKG
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Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Ground crew Tried to charge us 1200 RMB -about $160 for Carry on when checking in Wuhan, they say the suitcase is too large, but it’s the standard samsonite carry out suitcase purchased at Costco and we had no issue when we travelled to China just a month ago, same airline. They Wuhan ground crew even threatened that when we layover in Xiamen, they will charge even more. Very unprofessional and caused a lot of stress. The airline really needs to investigate it.

Never got to go because of i correct information while attempting to check in

They gave incorrect visa information causing me to purchase another flight. Only to find out later there was something that could be done to work around it.

I recently flew with Xiamen Airlines and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. To start, the seats were incredibly uncomfortable. They were cramped with minimal legroom, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position during the flight. This was exacerbated by the poor seat padding, which left me with a sore back and neck by the end of the journey. The food provided was another major letdown. The meals were bland and unappetizing, and it was clear that little effort was put into the quality or presentation. Even the snacks were subpar, and there were limited options for those with dietary restrictions. The airport transfer experience was terrible. The airline’s ground staff were unhelpful and disorganized, leading to long waits and confusion. This was especially frustrating when I was already tired from the uncomfortable flight. The process was poorly managed, making the entire experience stressful and inconvenient. Lastly, the in-flight entertainment was mediocre at best. The selection of movies and TV shows was outdated, and the screens were small and low-quality. The system also experienced frequent glitches, making it difficult to enjoy even the limited options available. Overall, my experience with Xiamen Airlines was far from satisfactory. From the uncomfortable seats and bad food to the terrible airport transfer experience and mediocre entertainment, I would not recommend flying with them.

The Jakarta flight was better.. We got off the plane fast. LAX to Xiamen was a slow exit. It took half and hour to disembark.

I was not allowed to board the plane if I did not buy a forward ticket after Indonesia. They said the Indonesian government would fine the airline. This was bullshit. In Jakarta immigration did not ask for this at all. I'm trying to refund the ticket. I was put in a middle seat and I asked to be put in an side seat. They wanted $45. I said NO. Later I was put in an side sest for free. On the second plane they put me in a middle seat and when I complained. They put me in the back with three empty seats. I was able to sleep. The food was okay and I got extra portions when asked. The lack of WIFI at Xiamen airport was a pain, but that's because of the Chinese government banning foreign browsers. Xiamen gets 3 out of 5. The cost was $503: LAX to Jakarta. A bargain, but you get what you pay for.

Some crew member does not under stand and speak english .

Free meals on all flights in economy. The 737´s don’t have screens so it’s a bummer. But the selection on 787´s is wide

The plane was small and a little stuffy inside the plane.

Going to Xiamen they did not offer any wine and basically offered two food choices in tin trays. Something you would expect on a domestic flight in China not a $10k business class flight. The flight attendant admitted they also stopped paying for satellite Wi-Fi; which they used to offer and now don't - without apology. Normally I am a huge fan of a non-stop but the difference between Japanese or US carriers is a large one and well worth a stop in Korea or Japan rather than pay double for no amenities at all. The plane is nice, but the experience was below par.

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