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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $357

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 16 June 2026.

Mon 16/1115:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 17/1100:50
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 11/6$761
Thu 3/915:10
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 7/910:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 13/6$867
Mon 22/611:55
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 35m
Hong Kong Airlines
Mon 6/712:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 13/6$899
Thu 2/713:55
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Air China
Wed 22/719:40
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop19h 00m
Air China
Deal found 13/6$900
Wed 1/716:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
XiamenAir
Thu 9/711:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop13h 05m
XiamenAir
Deal found 12/6$904
Wed 1/714:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop17h 25m
XiamenAir
Wed 8/711:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop31h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 15/6$908
Thu 2/714:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop17h 25m
XiamenAir
Wed 22/711:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop31h 25m
XiamenAir
Deal found 14/6$911
Wed 7/1015:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 3/1100:50
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 15/6$916
Wed 2/901:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 55m
AirAsia X
Mon 7/906:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop24h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 16/6$917
Mon 12/1015:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 3/1100:50
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 13/6$940
Thu 22/1002:15
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1013:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$941
Sat 4/716:20
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Air China
Sun 12/719:40
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 15m
Air China
Deal found 12/6$969

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 (ME1). 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 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$761

One-way from

$357

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Vietnam Airlines
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  • 16/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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10/11
  • 10/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($509 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($81 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 16 June 2026.
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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/11

15:25-09:25

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

00:50-14:15

1 stop16h 25m

$761

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/7

13:55-14:55

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

19:40-12:40

1 stop19h 00m

$900

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/7

13:55-14:25

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

19:40-10:00

1 stop16h 20m

$969

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/11

15:25-09:25

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

00:50-14:15

1 stop16h 25m

$972

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

$972

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

22:30-05:55

1 stop29h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

07:25-15:35

1 stop34h 10m

$1,034

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/7

18:10-09:35

1 stop13h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

21:35-18:45

2 stops23h 10m

$1,065

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/7

10:10-09:35

1 stop21h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

11:35-12:50

1 stop27h 15m

$1,211

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/7

20:25-19:20

2 stops20h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

19:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

$1,224

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/11

13:35-12:30

1 stop19h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

00:45-12:20

1 stop14h 35m

$1,288

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $259). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $801). 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 16 June 2026.

When flying from Shanghai to Melbourne, 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?

    Airlines like Vietnam Airlines, Air China, and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 25m. There are 8011 km between Shanghai and Melbourne. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip from $592. This flight start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $200. Users have also found prices from $234 and $247 on VietJet Air and Sichuan Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    The most popular route from Shanghai to Melbourne is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Shanghai Pu Dong - Melbourne or Shanghai Pu Dong - Melbourne Avalon.

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $259). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $801). 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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Alternative routes for Shanghai to Melbourne

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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 16 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$473Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$592Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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