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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne Airport from $423

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
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 27 June 2026.

Sat 31/1015:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 5/1100:50
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 23/6$873
Thu 3/915:10
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 7/910:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 25/6$893
Mon 10/816:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 25/819:45
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/6$903
Thu 20/808:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 30/819:45
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 25/6$909
Mon 10/808:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 25/819:45
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/6$915
Mon 2/1115:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 6/1111:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 25/6$925
Tue 23/621:55
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
XiamenAir
Wed 15/711:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop13h 05m
XiamenAir
Deal found 22/6$926
Wed 24/608:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
XiamenAir
Fri 31/711:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop31h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 22/6$928
Mon 12/1015:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 4/1111:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 25/6$954
Fri 18/1222:05
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/120:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$977
Mon 10/815:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/800:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6$981
Thu 19/1115:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 23/1111:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 24/6$992

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$873

One-way from

$423

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 31/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($543 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 June 2026.
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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/10

15:25-22:50

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

00:50-14:15

1 stop16h 25m

$873

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/11

15:25-22:50

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

11:25-14:15

1 stop29h 50m

$923

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

15:25-09:25

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

11:25-14:15

1 stop29h 50m

$992

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/8

15:50-22:15

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

10:35-12:40

1 stop28h 05m

$997

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

15:35-12:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

21:20-18:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,022

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/10

11:40-13:00

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

22:20-16:25

1 stop21h 05m

$1,029
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/9

14:30-07:20

1 stop14h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

06:45-22:10

2 stops17h 25m

$1,045

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

13:20-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

14:25-15:35

1 stop27h 10m

$1,060

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/11

15:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

22:20-10:25

1 stop15h 05m

$1,083

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/8

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

11:35-11:00

1 stop25h 25m

$1,118

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (average of $265). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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 27 June 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.

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 Vietnam Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 50m. The distance from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport is about 8032 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    XiamenAir, at $644, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport.. XiamenAir is currently priced 51% 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 $205. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (average of $265). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 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 27 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$484Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$644Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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