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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne Airport from $367

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
14 Sep — 21 Sep1
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 15 August 2026.

Thu 10/920:25 -
1 stop16h 00m
Thu 24/919:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 12/8$710
Thu 27/819:20 -
1 stop14h 40m
Tue 8/900:30 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 15/8$739
Thu 10/909:30 -
1 stop26h 55m
Thu 24/919:40 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 12/8$742
Mon 14/916:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Wed 23/911:35 -
1 stop35h 10m
Deal found 14/8$746
Thu 27/818:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Wed 9/919:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 11/8$777
Thu 27/819:25 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 9/919:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 11/8$777
Wed 16/921:45 -
1 stop36h 15m
Wed 23/919:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 12/8$806
Thu 27/822:05 -
1 stop19h 15m
Wed 9/910:20 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 12/8$810
Thu 27/821:45 -
1 stop19h 35m
Wed 9/910:20 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 12/8$816
Mon 2/1111:35 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 15/1120:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 11/8$820
Sun 30/822:05 -
1 stop19h 15m
Mon 14/906:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 15/8$821
Thu 17/915:35 -
1 stop18h 25m
Thu 24/919:40 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 13/8$832

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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$710

One-way from

$367

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,803
Air China
  • Air China
  • 10/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 32% potential increase in price ($920 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($121 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 15 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

16:10-09:35

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

11:35-20:45

1 stop35h 10m

$746

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

15:00-11:45

2 stops18h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

19:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

$1,017

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

18:50-23:10

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

$1,094

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

15:50-09:40

1 stop14h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$1,136

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

07:20-23:15

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

09:15-23:55

2 stops17h 40m

$1,270

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/10

13:20-06:55

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

08:25-20:55

1 stop15h 30m

$1,297

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

13:50-08:40

2 stops16h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

10:20-00:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,515

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/10

18:55-15:10

1 stop17h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

21:40-20:55

2 stops26h 15m

$1,520

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

21:55-09:35

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

12:35-14:45

1 stop29h 10m

$1,590

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/10

16:20-10:00

1 stop39h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$1,637

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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 $704). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,666). 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 15 August 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 XiamenAir, China Southern, and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in about 12h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 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?

    XiamenAir, at $627, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Juneyao Airlines. XiamenAir is currently priced 53% 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 VietJet Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $233. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sichuan Airlines and AirAsia X, 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 $704). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,666). 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

Discover the top 3 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 15 August 2026.
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$471Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$627Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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