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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $418

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
1 Aug — 8 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 2 July 2026.

Fri 28/815:50
PVG
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MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 7/910:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/6$827
Sat 17/1022:05
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 15m
China Southern
Sat 7/1111:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 27/6$860
Thu 27/801:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 25m
AirAsia X
Sun 6/906:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 28/6$873
Sat 17/1021:45
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Sat 7/1111:25
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop13h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 27/6$873
Fri 11/1220:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Sun 31/108:40
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop15h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 27/6$892
Sat 29/815:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 7/910:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/6$895
Fri 28/815:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/906:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$901
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
Wed 12/814:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop17h 25m
XiamenAir
Wed 19/811:35
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop35h 10m
XiamenAir
Deal found 28/6$905
Thu 20/808:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 30/819:45
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 28/6$908
Wed 9/1202:15
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/108:40
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6$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

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 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$827

One-way from

$418

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,730
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 28/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 17/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($544 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($108 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 2 July 2026.
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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

$924

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/8

09:05-12:00

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

21:20-14:25

1 stop19h 05m

$959

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

PVG - AVV

PVGAVV

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/8

23:30-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 6/9

06:00-00:20

2 stops20h 20m

$1,093

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

20:15-15:10

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

21:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

$1,109
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/12

17:25-07:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

09:00-16:20

Nonstop10h 20m

$1,130

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/7

19:10-11:00

1 stop37h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

21:35-13:25

1 stop17h 50m

$1,191

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

$1,199

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

13:20-12:15

1 stop19h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

15:25-15:35

1 stop27h 10m

$1,243

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - AVV

PVGAVV

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/8

18:25-09:45

1 stop13h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 7/9

06:00-23:50

2 stops19h 50m

$1,269

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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 $265). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne 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 2 July 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, Shenzhen Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 30m. 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 $644. This flight start at 51% 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 $205. Users have also found prices from $239 and $253 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 Hongqiao Intl - 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 $265). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne 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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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 2 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$484Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$644Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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