Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from $369

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
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 18 February 2026.

Thu 2/415:35
SHA
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MEL
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 26/421:20
MEL
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SHA
1 stop15h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/2$633
Fri 15/520:00
SHA
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MEL
1 stop21h 20m
China Southern
Sun 31/510:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 14/2$634
Fri 3/418:50
SHA
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MEL
1 stop22h 30m
China Southern
Fri 10/410:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop28h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 17/2$635
Thu 14/515:35
SHA
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MEL
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 17/521:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop23h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/2$637
Fri 3/416:50
SHA
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MEL
1 stop24h 30m
China Southern
Thu 23/410:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop25h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$638
Thu 26/310:50
SHA
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MEL
1 stop31h 40m
China Southern
Fri 10/410:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$640
Sat 4/410:50
SHA
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MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Southern
Sat 11/410:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 18/2$648
Wed 1/420:00
SHA
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MEL
1 stop21h 20m
China Southern
Wed 8/410:20
MEL
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SHA
1 stop26h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$652
Wed 13/513:20
SHA
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MEL
1 stop19h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 17/507:25
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop15h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 16/2$743
Sun 15/313:35
SHA
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MEL
1 stop14h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 22/315:35
MEL
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SHA
1 stop32h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 15/2$753
Tue 3/314:20
SHA
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MEL
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/306:15
MEL
-
SHA
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$761

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 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$633

One-way from

$369

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,100
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 2/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($233 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 18 February 2026.
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

Sat 4/4

15:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

21:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

$633

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

$635

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

15:35-12:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:20-18:20

1 stop23h 00m

$635

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

18:50-20:20

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

10:20-12:20

1 stop28h 00m

$635

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/4

09:05-12:00

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

21:20-21:50

1 stop26h 30m

$637

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

15:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

21:20-14:25

1 stop19h 05m

$637

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

16:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

21:20-15:20

1 stop20h 00m

$637

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

16:50-20:20

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

10:20-09:20

1 stop25h 00m

$638

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$374

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

18:05-23:45

2 stops26h 40m

$375

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $408). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $781). 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.

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 18 February 2026.
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.

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 18h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. 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 $443, 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 $592 and $933, respectively. China Southern is currently priced 50% 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?

    $200 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 Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting from $234 and $247, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $408). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $781). 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$443Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$592Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$933Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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