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Amazing SYD to SHA Flight Deals

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Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
SYD
Sydney
SHA
Shanghai
AU$733 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$733
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 9 Apr from Sydney to Shanghai, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at AU$733 found 1 day ago
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
SYD
Sydney
SHA
Shanghai
AU$807 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$807
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Thu, 9 Apr from Sydney to Shanghai, returning Thu, 23 Apr, priced at AU$807 found 1 day ago

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The Eton Hotel

The Eton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,551, price is now AU$1,385 per person
AU$1,385
per person
22 Mar - 25 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
IFC Residence

IFC Residence

5 out of 5
Price was AU$2,442, price is now AU$2,067 per person
AU$2,067
per person
6 Apr - 11 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
Nannan

Nannan

3 out of 5
Price was AU$3,216, price is now AU$2,729 per person
AU$2,729
per person
6 Apr - 11 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao Heyitang Hotel

Shanghai Hongqiao Heyitang Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was AU$2,197, price is now AU$1,883 per person
AU$1,883
per person
6 Apr - 11 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

5 out of 5
Price was AU$4,503, price is now AU$3,868 per person
AU$3,868
per person
6 Apr - 11 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
URBN Boutique Shanghai

URBN Boutique Shanghai

4 out of 5
Price was AU$2,293, price is now AU$1,985 per person
AU$1,985
per person
6 Apr - 11 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
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Manli Hotel Shanghai Pudong Airport Branch-Free shuttle buses to Pudong Airport and Disneyland

Manli Hotel Shanghai Pudong Airport Branch-Free shuttle buses to Pudong Airport and Disneyland

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,276, price is now AU$1,159 per person
AU$1,159
per person
22 Mar - 25 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)

Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)

2.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,505, price is now AU$1,243 per person
AU$1,243
per person
22 Mar - 25 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

5 out of 5
Price was AU$2,898, price is now AU$2,478 per person
AU$2,478
per person
22 Mar - 25 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
The Eton Hotel

The Eton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,551, price is now AU$1,385 per person
AU$1,385
per person
22 Mar - 25 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund

Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund

5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,978, price is now AU$1,789 per person
AU$1,789
per person
22 Mar - 25 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
Radisson Collection Hotel Xing Guo Shanghai

Radisson Collection Hotel Xing Guo Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,480, price is now AU$1,344 per person
AU$1,344
per person
22 Mar - 25 Mar
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG)
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to SHA?
11 hours and 50 minutes. That's around how long it takes to get from Sydney to China. Contemplate for a moment everything you could achieve in that time. Learn French, catch up on your emails ... Or (let's be honest) binge-watch an entire season of telly.
Are there non-stop flights between Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) and SHA?
We won't beat around the bush — you can't fly direct between Sydney and China. But you can fly with several airlines with one stopover. Look up China Southern Airlines, XiamenAir, and KLM.
What airlines fly non-stop from Mascot Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
Sorry to say, but there aren't any direct flights that go between SYD and SHA. None at all. You can expect at least one stopover. It may take a bit longer to get there, but the effort is worth it.
How many flights are flown between SYD and SHA?
Lock in one of the 157 flights per year that operate between SYD and SHA. Whether you've left it to the lastminute or you're planning ahead (miracles do occur), we can help you nab some seriously awesome deals.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here's the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Kingsford Smith Intl. to Hongqiao Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Origin city name
Sydney
Destination airport
Hongqiao Intl.
Destination city name
Shanghai
Number of airlines serving
3
Popular airline
China Southern Airlines
Distance
7842 km

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