Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from $392
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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne are usually found in May or April, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 7 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.
Wed 24/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 35mHainan Airlines
Fri 2/120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$813
Mon 22/1213:50SHA - MEL
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Mon 29/1208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$845
Sun 30/1114:50SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Wed 10/1208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$906
Sun 21/1218:10SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sun 28/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/11$1,085
Tue 23/1218:10SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 3/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/11$1,097
Sat 20/1214:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 27/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/11$1,125
Mon 22/1221:45SHA - MEL
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,143
Tue 23/1221:40SHA - MEL
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/108:35MEL - SHA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,176
Best flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Tue 23/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Fri 2/120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/11$813
Mon 22/1213:50SHA - MEL
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Mon 29/1208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$845
Sun 21/1218:10SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sun 28/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/11$1,085
Mon 22/1221:45SHA - MEL
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,143
Wed 24/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 35mHainan Airlines
Fri 2/120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$813
Tue 23/1218:10SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 3/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/11$1,097
Wed 24/1210:50SHA - MEL
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/120:45MEL - SHA
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,163
Wed 24/1218:10SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 3/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/11$1,097
Tue 23/1221:40SHA - MEL
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/108:35MEL - SHA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,176
Last-minute flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 30/1114:50SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Wed 10/1208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$906
Sat 20/1214:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 27/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/11$1,125
Sun 21/1218:10SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sun 28/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/11$1,085
Mon 22/1213:50SHA - MEL
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Mon 29/1208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$845
Mon 22/1221:45SHA - MEL
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,143
Tue 23/1218:10SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 3/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/11$1,097
Tue 23/1221:40SHA - MEL
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/108:35MEL - SHA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,176
Wed 24/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 35mHainan Airlines
Fri 2/120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$813
One-way flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Wed 19/1113:35SHA - MEL
1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11$392
Thu 4/1219:05SHA - MEL
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$406
Tue 25/1120:50SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11$419
Wed 19/1110:10SHA - MEL
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$436
Sun 30/1121:45SHA - MEL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$482
Mon 23/222:30SHA - MEL
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$483
Thu 5/222:30SHA - MEL
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$497
Sun 1/222:30SHA - MEL
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$554
Mon 24/1113:35SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/11$626
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Price
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 23/12
09:00-15:10
1 stop27h 10m
Melbourne
Fri 2/1
20:45-22:55
1 stop29h 10m
$813
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 24/12
09:00-15:35
1 stop27h 35m
Melbourne
Fri 2/1
20:45-22:55
1 stop29h 10m
$813
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 22/12
13:50-21:30
1 stop28h 40m
Melbourne
Mon 29/12
08:40-12:15
1 stop30h 35m
$845
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 21/12
18:10-10:25
1 stop13h 15m
Melbourne
Sun 28/12
12:25-22:50
1 stop13h 25m
$1,085
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 23/12
18:10-10:25
1 stop13h 15m
Melbourne
Sat 3/1
12:25-08:50
1 stop23h 25m
$1,097
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 24/12
18:10-10:25
1 stop13h 15m
Melbourne
Sat 3/1
12:25-22:50
1 stop13h 25m
$1,097
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 22/12
21:45-05:40
3 stops28h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 29/12
12:25-22:50
1 stop13h 25m
$1,143
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 24/12
10:50-15:35
2 stops25h 45m
Melbourne
Fri 2/1
20:45-13:15
2 stops19h 30m
$1,163
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 23/12
21:40-06:00
2 stops29h 20m
Melbourne
Sat 3/1
08:35-22:15
2 stops16h 40m
$1,176
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 19/11
13:35-23:00
1 stop30h 25m
$392
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $423). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $866). 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 SHA to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 46m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 46m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 7 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Airlines like Hainan Airlines, China Southern, and XiamenAir fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 13h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8032 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $477, China Southern will fly you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from XiamenAir and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $643 and $1,015, respectively. China Southern is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $423). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $866). 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.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 November 2025.
Top 3 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. 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 7 November 2025.
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