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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne Airport from $376

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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
17 jan — 24 jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 dezembro 2025.

sáb 27/1207:10SHA - MEL
1 stop24h 15mXiamenAir
dom 11/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop27h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/12$676
sáb 27/1216:30PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom 11/122:20MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$713
sex 19/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop29h 25mHainan Airlines
sex 2/120:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$893
sex 19/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop32h 00mHainan Airlines
sex 2/120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$898
qui 18/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
sex 2/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12$917
sex 19/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
sex 2/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$928
sex 19/1207:10SHA - MEL
1 stop24h 15mXiamenAir
sex 2/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/12$939
sáb 27/1217:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
dom 11/109:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 17/12$949
sex 19/1206:55PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
sex 2/108:40MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,044
sex 19/1213:50SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
sex 2/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,044
qui 18/1215:50SHA - MEL
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
sex 2/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,081
sáb 20/1212:10SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 15mXiamenAir
sex 2/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/12$1,084

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 dezembro 2025.

Round-trip from

$641

One-way from

$376

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,035
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 1/6-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 26/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($202 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 dezembro 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 3/3

06:55-21:30

1 stop35h 35m

Melbourne

ter 10/3

11:25-11:25

1 stop27h 00m

$703

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb 27/12

16:30-15:40

1 stop20h 10m

Melbourne

dom 11/1

22:20-11:00

1 stop15h 40m

$713

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 12/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

sáb 14/3

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

$724

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 2/3

18:25-06:50

1 stop33h 25m

Melbourne

ter 10/3

11:25-11:25

1 stop27h 00m

$724

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 2/3

20:05-21:30

1 stop22h 25m

Melbourne

ter 10/3

11:25-12:15

1 stop27h 50m

$724

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qui 12/3

19:05-21:30

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

sáb 14/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$751

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 12/3

20:25-21:30

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

sáb 14/3

11:25-11:25

1 stop27h 00m

$769

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qui 12/3

22:30-23:00

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

sáb 14/3

15:35-20:55

1 stop32h 20m

$778

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 11/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

sáb 14/3

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

$816

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb 20/12

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

sex 2/1

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

$917

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (average of $408). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $810). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 dezembro 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 dezembro 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Shanghai 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
7.5
Good
122 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
7.5
Good
122 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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 to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 45m. The distance from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport is about 8011 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    China Southern, at $473, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include XiamenAir and China Eastern. 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 to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $209. However, be on the lookout for offers from VietJet Air and Hainan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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 to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (average of $408). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $810). 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 4 airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 dezembro 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$473Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$630Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$971Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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