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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from $346

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
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 20 March 2026.

Thu 28/516:35
SHA
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MEL
1 stop17h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 7/621:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop19h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/3$620
Mon 30/315:35
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop18h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 14/421:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop15h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/3$640
Sat 4/416:35
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop17h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 19/421:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop15h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/3$644
Fri 3/408:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
XiamenAir
Tue 14/411:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop23h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 19/3$681
Tue 7/418:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop18h 25m
Air China
Fri 17/419:40
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop17h 15m
Air China
Deal found 19/3$716
Sat 30/508:55
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/610:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$744
Tue 26/520:25
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Wed 3/619:40
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Deal found 19/3$759
Sun 18/1021:45
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Fri 23/1011:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 17/3$767
Sat 17/1021:45
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Fri 23/1011:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 17/3$770
Fri 29/510:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop21h 25m
XiamenAir
Tue 2/611:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop27h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 17/3$774
Mon 27/408:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
XiamenAir
Wed 6/511:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop31h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 16/3$779
Sat 4/416:35
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/411:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$793

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 20 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$620

One-way from

$346

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$708
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 28/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 20 March 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

15:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

21:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

$640

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

08:55-14:55

1 stop28h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

$744

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/5

21:45-19:20

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

$813

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

22:30-22:15

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

14:25-12:05

1 stop23h 40m

$961

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

16:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

21:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

$986

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/4

16:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

21:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

$986

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 13/4

16:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

21:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

$987

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-19:20

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

21:30-14:25

2 stops18h 55m

$1,055
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

16:50-11:15

1 stop16h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

23:45-12:05

1 stop14h 20m

$1,091
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

19:25-15:55

1 stop17h 30m

$353

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your 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 37% of one-stop itineraries from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Chengdu (TFU) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $490.

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 53m.

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 20 March 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.
China Southern
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.3
Good
144 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
197 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

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 Shenzhen Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 17h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. 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 $374, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on China Eastern for as low as $935. China Southern is currently priced 59% 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?

    $201 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 $248, 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$374Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$935Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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