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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from $392

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
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 8 August 2026.

Mon 14/908:30 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 29/919:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 4/8$766
Thu 10/920:25 -
1 stop16h 00m
Thu 24/919:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 7/8$777
Mon 7/915:35 -
1 stop18h 25m
Tue 15/921:20 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 3/8$837
Wed 11/1111:40 -
1 stop22h 20m
Sun 15/1122:15 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 4/8$857
Tue 22/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Sun 3/120:15 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 8/8$867
Sat 22/808:10 -
1 stop23h 25m
Sat 29/811:35 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 8/8$877
Mon 21/1215:30 -
1 stop21h 10m
Sun 3/120:15 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 8/8$881
Tue 1/921:55 -
1 stop33h 40m
Sat 12/911:35 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 7/8$887
Tue 1/916:35 -
1 stop19h 50m
Tue 8/921:20 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 4/8$895
Tue 1/908:05 -
2 stops25h 40m
Sat 12/911:35 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 7/8$898

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 8 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$766

One-way from

$392

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,072
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 14/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 8 August 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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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

19:25-14:25

1 stop17h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

19:40-10:00

1 stop16h 20m

$789

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

11:40-13:00

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

22:15-11:25

1 stop16h 10m

$837

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

15:35-12:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

21:20-15:20

1 stop20h 00m

$837

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

16:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

13:00-18:45

2 stops31h 45m

$990

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/9

14:05-11:45

2 stops19h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

00:35-20:45

2 stops22h 10m

$1,234

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/1

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

12:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,287
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

13:20-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

23:45-15:35

1 stop17h 50m

$1,301

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

20:30-10:00

2 stops35h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

12:00-12:15

2 stops26h 15m

$1,323
Cheapest one-way

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/10

08:05-21:20

2 stops34h 15m

$427

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

06:55-11:45

2 stops50h 50m

$434

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $708). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,678). 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 $1,007 and $1,119 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $766 on Hainan Airlines (14 Sept–29 Sept).

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 Air China and Shenzhen Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 17h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $630, XiamenAir will fly you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to XiamenAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. XiamenAir is currently priced 42% 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?

    $234 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from VietJet Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and AirAsia X, with prices starting from $248 and $251, 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 $708). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,678). 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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XiamenAirCheapest$630Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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