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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from $421

MEL — SHA
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl

Fri 30/1012:25 -
1 stop27h 15m
Tue 24/1114:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 20/8$783
Sun 18/1020:45 -
1 stop29h 10m
Sat 31/1009:00 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 19/8$785
Fri 23/1020:45 -
1 stop29h 10m
Thu 5/1109:00 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 20/8$787
Wed 4/1111:25 -
1 stop13h 50m
Sat 5/1215:50 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 19/8$798
Wed 2/910:20 -
1 stop36h 10m
Wed 9/915:50 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 16/8$802
Fri 2/1019:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Mon 19/1008:30 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 19/8$804
Fri 16/1012:35 -
1 stop25h 25m
Thu 29/1014:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 19/8$805
Tue 1/911:35 -
1 stop23h 15m
Fri 4/914:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 17/8$811
Sat 5/911:35 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 13/916:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 16/8$812
Fri 4/910:20 -
1 stop30h 00m
Fri 11/915:50 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 16/8$816

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl

Round-trip from

$783

One-way from

$421

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$846
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 30/10-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

21:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

16:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

$889
Fastest return journey

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$889

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$889

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$889

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$889

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$889

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

22:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$889

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/11

15:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

$889

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$892

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$892

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $652). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between $764 and $1,115 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $783 on XiamenAir (30 Oct–24 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andChina Eastern from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,455 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,455 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,455 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,455 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,455 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in just under 15h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Melbourne Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 8032 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $225, AirAsia X will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to AirAsia X, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $461 and $463, respectively. These flights start at 75% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Shenzhen Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $229. AirAsia X flights start at $250 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $293 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Guangzhou. Xiamen sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Hong Kong comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong travellers tend to visit Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Mid-levels Escalators more than any other attractions. Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Mid-levels Escalators can be accessed by travelling approximately 29.5 km, 25.8 km, and 24.5 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport stopover in Chengdu least frequently. Haikou is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $652). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$225Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$461Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$463Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$490Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$525Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapest$571Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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XiamenAirCheapest$599Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$625Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$642Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$735Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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