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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from $431

SHA — MEL
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
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

Fri 6/1114:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Mon 16/1112:35 -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 21/9$739
Mon 2/1120:05 -
1 stop22h 25m
Mon 9/1111:25 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 18/9$826
Tue 27/1016:30 -
1 stop20h 35m
Sun 8/1120:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 17/9$838
Tue 20/1019:25 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 28/1020:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 20/9$843
Tue 27/1006:35 -
2 stops26h 35m
Sun 8/1123:30 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 17/9$845
Sun 18/1021:45 -
1 stop19h 35m
Mon 2/1123:30 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 18/9$860
Sat 24/1016:35 -
1 stop20h 30m
Wed 28/1020:40 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 20/9$871
Thu 15/1008:10 -
1 stop23h 25m
Thu 22/1012:35 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 17/9$884
Fri 20/1109:05 -
1 stop24h 55m
Fri 27/1122:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 20/9$890
Sun 11/1021:45 -
1 stop32h 55m
Mon 26/1011:25 -
1 stop34h 55m
Deal found 18/9$911
Wed 4/1120:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Wed 11/1111:25 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 19/9$937

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$826

One-way from

$431

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,333
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/11-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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26/10-31/12
  • 26/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/10

08:15-23:45

3 stops36h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$431

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/10

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$460

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/10

09:00-07:25

2 stops43h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$492

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/11

13:35-23:05

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$497

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

22:30-06:55

1 stop29h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$497

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/10

23:00-13:35

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$505
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/10

09:05-13:00

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$511

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/1

07:25-05:40

3 stops43h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$723

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

21:55-00:10

3 stops47h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$745

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/10

16:30-16:05

1 stop20h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

$838

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $700). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $897 and $1,727 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $826 on China Southern (2 Nov–9 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with China Southern 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
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Air China, XiamenAir, and Shenzhen Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 13h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 30m. 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 $370, 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 XiamenAir for as low as $623. China Southern is currently priced 64% 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?

    $248 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 Cebu Pacific and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $324 and $326, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $700). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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 2 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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China SouthernCheapest$370Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$623Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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