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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from $356

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$553

One-way from

$356

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$871
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 13/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($358 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Sun 4/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 10/508:10SHA - MEL
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/4$551
Fri 16/520:00MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 55mAir China
Sat 31/518:30SHA - MEL
1 stop18h 05mAir China
Deal found 29/4$699
Sun 1/619:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Mon 30/608:30SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$712
Mon 9/610:20MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Mon 16/618:50SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4$745
Sat 23/807:25MEL - SHA
1 stop30h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/916:50SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$767
Tue 13/519:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/516:30SHA - MEL
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$778

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/5

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

$553

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/6

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$564

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

20:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/5

18:30-14:35

1 stop18h 05m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

21:00-14:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/9

08:50-08:40

1 stop21h 50m

$723

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

07:25-12:05

1 stop30h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/9

16:50-11:15

1 stop16h 25m

$767

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/5

16:30-05:30

3 stops35h 00m

$778

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

10:20-09:20

1 stop25h 00m

$356

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

$361

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$397

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

13:35-08:55

1 stop21h 20m

$461

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl

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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 25 April 2025.

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 63 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $424). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $553, XiamenAir will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to XiamenAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and Hainan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $699 and $712, respectively. These flights start at 35% 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 China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $356. XiamenAir flights start at $361 while deals on Hainan Airlines start at $397 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. Haikou comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights.

  • 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 Beijing least frequently. Singapore is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Chengdu 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $424). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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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AirAsia XCheapest$411Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$436Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$451Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$491Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$499Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$547Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$613Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$670Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$681Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$708Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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