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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport 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 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
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 23 December 2025.

Mon 22/1221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Thu 29/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$671
Tue 30/1210:10SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 10/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 22/12$854
Mon 22/1213:35SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/119:20MEL - SHA
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$902
Fri 26/1207:10SHA - MEL
1 stop24h 15mXiamenAir
Fri 2/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 22/12$918
Fri 26/1221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Fri 2/123:30MEL - SHA
2 stops18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 22/12$2,266
Tue 30/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$3,032
Thu 25/1221:45SHA - MEL
1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir
Wed 7/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 21/12$3,154

Find 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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$685

One-way from

$402

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$906
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/6-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 28/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 10m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($465 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 23 December 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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Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/6

16:50-19:20

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:20-13:20

1 stop29h 00m

$685

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

16:50-21:30

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

$727

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

21:30-15:40

1 stop15h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

19:40-13:15

1 stop19h 35m

$836

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/2

17:15-23:45

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$921

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/1

13:50-06:50

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

$968

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/1

16:50-09:45

1 stop13h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

08:40-10:10

1 stop28h 30m

$971

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

21:45-05:00

3 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

15:25-08:50

3 stops43h 25m

$997

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/1

18:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

$512

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

07:05-07:10

2 stops21h 05m

$557

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/2

14:50-21:30

1 stop27h 40m

$569

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $467). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $827). 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 23 December 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?

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 23 December 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
179 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like China Southern and Air China fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 15h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 20m. 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 $471, 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 $630 and $967, respectively. China Southern is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $213 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia X. You may also be able to find cheap deals on VietJet Air and Hainan Airlines, with prices starting from $248 and $249, respectively.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $467). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $827). 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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China SouthernCheapest$471Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$967Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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