What’s the fastest stopover option from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 16m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $525. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Currently priced at $476, 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 $642 and $1,012, respectively. China Southern is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Before booking your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: China Eastern, China Southern or XiamenAir.

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

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$349+ Cheap Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport

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

Round-trip from	$733
One-way from	$349
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$682

Hainan Airlines
19/12-6/1
2 total stops
61h 10m total
Shanghai to Melbourne

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15/11
2 total stops
46h 10m total
Shanghai to Melbourne

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 October 2025.

Mon 22/1221:50SHA - MEL

1 stop20h 40mChina Southern

Mon 12/111:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$694

Wed 24/1210:50SHA - MEL

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Mon 12/111:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$717

Thu 27/1116:50SHA - MEL

1 stop25h 40mChina Southern

Thu 4/1208:40MEL - SHA

1 stop14h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 13/10$740

Mon 22/1221:50SHA - MEL

1 stop20h 40mChina Southern

Sun 11/123:30MEL - SHA

1 stop15h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$743

Thu 25/1220:50SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Fri 9/111:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$745

Fri 28/1113:50SHA - MEL

1 stop28h 40mChina Southern

Fri 5/1208:40MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/10$748

Wed 24/1213:50SHA - MEL

1 stop14h 00mChina Southern

Sun 11/111:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$766

Sat 1/1120:50SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Fri 7/1111:25MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/10$776

Mon 22/1220:50SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Fri 9/111:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$785

Tue 23/1219:30SHA - MEL

1 stop17h 10mAir China

Thu 8/120:15MEL - SHA

1 stop16h 40mAir China

Deal found 12/10$795

Mon 22/1221:50SHA - MEL

1 stop20h 40mChina Southern

Tue 6/123:30MEL - SHA

1 stop20h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 12/10$800

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 16 October 2025.

Fri 19/1209:00SHA - MEL

1 stop32h 00mHainan Airlines

Tue 6/120:45MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/10$733

Fri 28/1113:50SHA - MEL

1 stop28h 40mChina Southern

Fri 5/1208:40MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/10$748

Fri 28/1112:35SHA - MEL

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1201:00MEL - SHA

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$868

Thu 25/1210:10SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 15mXiamenAir

Mon 5/112:25MEL - SHA

1 stop31h 10mXiamenAir

Deal found 13/10$897

Fri 31/1013:50SHA - MEL

1 stop28h 40mChina Southern

Fri 30/108:40MEL - SHA

1 stop16h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 14/10$851

Mon 8/1209:00SHA - MEL

1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines

Sun 4/120:45MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/10$889

Fri 19/1211:50SHA - MEL

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/120:45MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$941

Sun 30/1120:50SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Wed 10/1208:40MEL - SHA

1 stop28h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/10$904

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 16 October 2025.

Sat 15/1122:25SHA - MEL

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$349

Mon 15/1221:45SHA - MEL

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$356

Wed 17/1218:05SHA - MEL

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$384

Mon 15/1220:50SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/10$428

Sat 1/1119:05SHA - MEL

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$453

Sat 15/1109:00SHA - MEL

1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/10$462

Thu 25/1215:50SHA - MEL

1 stop14h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 14/10$476

Sat 1/1120:50SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/10$533

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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/12

09:00-20:00

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 6/1

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$733

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/11

13:50-21:30

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 5/12

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

$748

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 31/10

13:50-21:30

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

08:40-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

$851

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/11

12:35-23:35

2 stops32h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

01:00-09:00

2 stops35h 00m

$868

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$889

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

10:10-10:25

1 stop21h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 5/1

12:25-16:35

1 stop31h 10m

$897

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

08:40-10:10

1 stop28h 30m

$904

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/12

11:50-23:35

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 6/1

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$941

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

22:25-23:35

2 stops46h 10m

$349

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

21:45-23:35

2 stops22h 50m

$356

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

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 $422). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $858). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

7.4

Good

116 reviews

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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

7.4

Good

116 reviews

China Southern

7.4

Good

116 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

China Eastern

7.2

Good

169 reviews

China Southern

7.4

Good

116 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

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How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Airlines like Hainan Airlines and China Southern fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 28h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 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 $476, 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 $642 and $1,012, respectively. China Southern is currently priced 53% 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 $422). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $858). 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 3 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$476	Average$552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$642	Average$985	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,012	Average$1,777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from $349

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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

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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 16 October 2025.

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

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

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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What’s the fastest stopover option from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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