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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne Airport from $253

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

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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 24 March 2026.

Tue 5/506:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
AirAsia X
Tue 12/505:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 23/3$599
Sat 20/606:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
AirAsia X
Wed 8/700:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
AirAsia X
Deal found 21/3$600
Mon 30/320:15
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 13/420:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop23h 15m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/3$606
Fri 3/421:45
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop36h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 14/421:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/3$616
Thu 28/519:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 7/621:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop15h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/3$625
Thu 28/516:35
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop17h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 7/621:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop19h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/3$625
Mon 30/319:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 14/421:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop15h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/3$645
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$645
Wed 20/521:45
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop36h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 24/521:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop15h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 23/3$646
Sat 4/419:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 19/421:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/3$649
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$649
Thu 18/615:35
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/719:40
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$668

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 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$592

One-way from

$253

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,079
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 26/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($300 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 24 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

15:25-14:55

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

21:20-21:50

1 stop26h 30m

$738

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-19:20

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:20-10:20

1 stop26h 00m

$789

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

11:55-14:10

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

$863
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

20:25-14:55

1 stop16h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

$902

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/7

18:50-23:10

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

$962

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/5

14:30-11:15

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

14:25-13:15

1 stop24h 50m

$968

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

13:20-11:15

1 stop19h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

07:25-12:05

1 stop30h 40m

$968

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

21:30-18:35

2 stops19h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

19:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

$969

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

$994

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

$994

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (average of $459). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $755). 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 24 March 2026.

When flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai 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 24 March 2026.
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
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
7.4
Good
145 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
200 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 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 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 30m. 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 $377, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be China Eastern. China Southern is currently priced 65% 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 $198. However, be on the lookout for offers from VietJet Air and Sichuan 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (average of $459). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $755). 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 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$377Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$477Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$943Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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