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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney from $256

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9:50 pm - 10:25 amSHA-SYD
33h 35m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 8:50 amSYD-SHA
23h 20m1 stop
$508XiamenAir
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
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12:35 pm - 7:30 amSHA-SYD
15h 55m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 11:35 amSYD-SHA
26h 15m1 stop
$556Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 6
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7:05 pm - 8:20 pmSHA-SYD
22h 15m1 stop
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10:45 am - 9:05 amSYD-SHA
25h 20m2 stops
$572Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
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8:15 am - 8:05 amSHA-SYD
20h 50m2 stops
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10:45 am - 9:05 amSYD-SHA
25h 20m2 stops
$596Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
Hainan Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 2:55 pmSHA-SYD
26h 55m1 stop
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9:00 pm - 10:55 pmSYD-SHA
28h 55m1 stop
$599Hainan Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Thu, Jan 1
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6:10 pm - 10:55 amSHA-SYD
13h 45m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 4:50 pmSYD-SHA
31h 15m1 stop
$1,058Hong Kong Airlines
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Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 7:35 amSHA-SYD
30h 05m2 stops
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8:45 am - 8:55 pmSYD-SHA
15h 10m1 stop
$3,578Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 7:35 amSHA-SYD
30h 05m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 12:20 pmSYD-SHA
24h 20m2 stops
$3,622Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 26
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 8:20 pmSHA-SYD
19h 30m1 stop
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11:25 am - 10:15 pmSYD-SHA
13h 50m1 stop
$4,069China Southern
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Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 27
China Southern Logo
9:20 am - 6:35 amSHA-SYD
18h 15m2 stops
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8:10 am - 8:20 pmSYD-SHA
15h 10m1 stop
$4,633China Southern
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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 24

Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney

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Cathay Pacific
Nov 8
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
SYD8:50 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
Nov 19
SYD3:15 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
32h 40m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$632
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 8
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
SYD7:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith
Feb 26
SYD8:45 amSydney Kingsford Smith
15h 10m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$3,578
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 8
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
SYD7:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith
Feb 26
SYD3:00 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
24h 20m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$3,622
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China Southern flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney

Our best China Southern deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney flight tickets
China Southern
Feb 5
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
SYD8:20 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
Feb 27
SYD11:25 amSydney Kingsford Smith
13h 50m
1 stop
SHA10:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$4,069
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China Southern
Feb 7
SHA9:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 15m
2 stops
SYD6:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith
Feb 24
SYD8:10 amSydney Kingsford Smith
15h 10m
1 stop
SHA8:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$4,633
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ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/12

9:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop33h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/15

12:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop23h 20m

$508

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/24

12:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop15h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/6

12:20 pm-11:35 am

1 stop26h 15m

$556

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/12

7:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/15

10:45 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 20m

$572

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/12

8:15 am-8:05 am

2 stops20h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/15

10:45 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 20m

$596

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/12

9:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/1

9:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$599

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/24

6:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/30

12:35 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,058

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

10:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/26

8:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$3,578

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

10:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/26

3:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$3,622

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/5

9:50 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/27

11:25 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$4,069

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/7

9:20 am-6:35 am

2 stops18h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/24

8:10 am-8:20 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$4,633

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $394. If you are unable to visit Sydney during the month of May, then departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $471.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

The cheapest day to depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,062. The most expensive day to fly to Sydney is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,697.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney in the morning for as low as $464. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Sydney are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,194. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sydney?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $694 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for as low as $438 on momondo.

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

As of October 2025, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney flights are approximately 9% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?

    A flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith will travel around 4895.9 mi. Typically, this will take 13h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 license 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Sydney?

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7.4
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7.2
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