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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from $402

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 January 2026.

Thu 23/411:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
Sun 10/514:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/1$657
Wed 4/208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Mon 16/221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$660
Wed 4/208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Wed 18/221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$663
Fri 6/208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Fri 13/215:50SHA - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$668
Mon 16/208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Wed 25/220:05SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 3/1$675
Wed 10/610:20MEL - SHA
1 stop27h 00mChina Southern
Thu 9/715:50SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$680
Fri 22/521:00MEL - SHA
1 stop20h 25mChina Southern
Fri 3/714:50SHA - MEL
1 stop15h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 2/1$687
Sun 1/208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Sun 15/221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$690
Fri 16/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Thu 29/120:50SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$699
Wed 27/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
Sun 7/614:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/1$701
Fri 15/519:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 28/508:30SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1$705

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$657

One-way from

$402

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$882
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 23/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 January 2026.
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Melbourne

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Hongqiao Intl

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Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

14:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

$666

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/1

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

08:40-20:20

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 30/1

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/2

20:05-21:30

1 stop22h 25m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 13/4

11:40-12:00

1 stop22h 20m

$735

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

23:30-12:15

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/2

20:05-21:30

1 stop22h 25m

$746

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

16:10-09:35

1 stop15h 25m

$753

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/4

16:50-08:40

1 stop13h 50m

$773

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/2

14:50-21:30

1 stop27h 40m

$774

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

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 5 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 $429). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 6 January 2026.
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
1,122 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.5
Good
124 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
186 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    XiamenAir and China Southern can get you from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in just under 13h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 45m. Melbourne Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 8032 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $236, 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 Sichuan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $418 and $430, respectively. These flights start at 73% 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 $242. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $255 while deals on AirAsia X start at $261 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 Xiamen. Guangzhou 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 Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Temple Street Night Market more than any other attractions. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Temple Street Night Market can be accessed by travelling approximately 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 25.8 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. Beijing is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Haikou ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights.

  • 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 $429). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 January 2026.
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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$239Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$419Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$430Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$492Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$518Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$527Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$573Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$581Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$599Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$606Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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