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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne Airport from $387

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
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 31 October 2025.

Fri 31/1020:25PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Fri 30/108:40MEL - PVG
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 29/10$694
Thu 30/1016:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1101:00MEL - PVG
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$743
Fri 14/1107:10PVG - MEL
1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/1115:35MEL - PVG
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$801
Thu 13/1101:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1117:55MEL - PVG
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$822
Thu 20/1101:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1216:00MEL - PVG
2 stops60h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$824
Thu 20/1111:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/1221:15MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/10$886
Thu 20/1109:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/1221:15MEL - SHA
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/10$886
Sun 30/1122:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Wed 10/1223:30MEL - PVG
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 29/10$898
Mon 15/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Mon 22/1221:15MEL - SHA
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/10$912
Thu 30/1019:40SHA - MEL
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1101:00MEL - SHA
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$926
Sat 27/1220:05SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Fri 2/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop27h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 29/10$975
Fri 21/1114:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Sun 7/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 30/10$1,000

Cheap 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$801

One-way from

$387

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,138
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 14/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 6/11
  • 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 ($204 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 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 31 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/11

07:10-23:00

1 stop12h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

15:35-20:15

1 stop31h 40m

$801

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 22/12

21:15-22:55

1 stop28h 40m

$886

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/11

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

21:15-22:55

1 stop28h 40m

$886

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/1

09:05-13:00

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

22:20-10:25

1 stop15h 05m

$941

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/12

22:50-21:30

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

08:40-11:25

1 stop29h 45m

$975

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

07:45-15:40

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

20:15-17:55

1 stop24h 40m

$1,075

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/11

20:05-20:10

2 stops21h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

17:55-19:20

2 stops28h 25m

$1,106

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/1

16:10-10:25

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

12:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,174

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 21/12

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$1,174

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/1

12:25-13:00

1 stop21h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

22:20-12:25

1 stop17h 05m

$1,224

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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 $411). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $857). 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 31 October 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 31 October 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
7.4
Good
117 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.2

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
7.4
Good
117 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.2

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
174 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.2

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 Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in about 12h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 20m. 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 $477, 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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $387. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and Cebu Pacific, 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 $411). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $857). 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 31 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$477Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$558Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$635Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$1,004Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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