Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne Airport from $364

SHA — MEL
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

Thu 17/1218:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 9/11$824
Thu 17/1217:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 9/11$824
Mon 14/1218:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 9/11$834
Mon 14/1215:35 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sun 10/122:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 9/11$834
Tue 29/1218:55 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sat 16/120:40 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/11$835
Mon 14/1221:15 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 9/11$841
Mon 14/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 9/11$841
Fri 18/1221:15 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 9/11$863
Fri 18/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 9/11$863
Sat 19/1201:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Mon 11/122:30 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 9/11$895
Tue 22/1220:30 -
1 stop16h 35m
Thu 31/1220:40 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 11/11$902
Sun 13/1201:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Mon 11/112:00 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Deal found 9/11$911

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$824

One-way from

$364

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,170
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 17/12-8/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 5/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($673 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($129 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

19:55-21:20

2 stops22h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$454

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/12

19:30-16:05

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$458

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

07:10-23:05

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$516

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/11

22:30-23:05

1 stop21h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$519

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/11

13:35-23:05

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$519
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/3

17:25-07:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$669

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

03:55-05:40

2 stops22h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$738

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 30/1

04:15-05:00

2 stops21h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$767

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/1

03:55-19:45

1 stop36h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$830

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/1

18:55-11:50

2 stops37h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$838

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $724). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,629). 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 PVG to MEL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from CN2 to MEL are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Shanghai to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $818 and $1,550 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $824 on Shenzhen Airlines (17 Dec–8 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with China Southern,China Eastern, andXiamenAir 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.

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

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.

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

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.

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

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.

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

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 to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in about 25h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 10m. 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 $383, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include XiamenAir and Juneyao Airlines. China Southern is currently priced 72% 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 $257. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cebu Pacific and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (100%), Qantas Airways (98%), Air France( 98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay $988, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $433. The most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne), is priced around $930.

  • 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 $724). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,629). 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 5 airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$383Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$484Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$644Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$911Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$1,074Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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