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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 4,899 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from $442 to $710, with an average of $557 over the past 12 months. Anything below $442 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $557 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $559 to $4,638. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $339, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

One-stop flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $523 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $615, a difference of $92.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 07m, compared with 14h 48m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 14h 57m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 3 hours behind Sydney (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.