How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Airlines like China Southern, Cathay Pacific, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 12h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. 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. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip from $469. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $627, and China Eastern, from $988. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

When booking a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne, you may want to consider flying on China Southern, XiamenAir or China Eastern as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

$331+ Flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Shanghai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $832 and $1,532 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $676 on China Southern (2 Mar-18 Mar). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$676
One-way from	$331
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,016

China Southern
2/3-18/3
2 total stops
60h 50m total
Shanghai to Melbourne

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10/12
2 total stops
25h 30m total
Shanghai to Melbourne

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($236 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 18 September 2025.

Mon 3/1120:25PVG - MEL

1 stop22h 05mChina Southern

Mon 10/1123:30MEL - PVG

1 stop14h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9$690

Mon 3/1121:50SHA - MEL

1 stop20h 40mChina Southern

Mon 10/1123:30MEL - SHA

1 stop16h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9$690

Sat 20/1215:50SHA - MEL

1 stop26h 40mChina Southern

Mon 9/223:30MEL - SHA

1 stop25h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$714

Fri 31/1010:50SHA - MEL

1 stop19h 55mChina Southern

Fri 7/1111:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$724

Thu 30/1007:10PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1122:45MEL - PVG

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$737

Sat 20/1206:55PVG - MEL

1 stop35h 35mChina Southern

Mon 9/208:40MEL - PVG

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$739

Thu 30/1022:30SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1115:35MEL - SHA

1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$746

Sun 21/1210:50SHA - MEL

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Sun 8/223:30MEL - SHA

1 stop20h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$761

Thu 30/1014:50SHA - MEL

1 stop15h 55mChina Southern

Thu 6/1123:30MEL - SHA

1 stop17h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$763

Fri 31/1007:10PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 29/100:45MEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$766

Thu 23/1007:20PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/1115:35MEL - PVG

1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$773

Thu 23/1022:30SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/1115:35MEL - SHA

1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$773

Best flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Mon 3/1121:50SHA - MEL

1 stop20h 40mChina Southern

Mon 10/1123:30MEL - SHA

1 stop16h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9$690

Fri 31/1007:10PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific

Fri 30/108:40MEL - PVG

1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$770

Thu 30/1008:10PVG - MEL

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1122:45MEL - PVG

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$796

Fri 6/315:25PVG - MEL

1 stop15h 00mVietnam Airlines

Tue 17/311:25MEL - PVG

1 stop29h 50mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 17/9$799

Tue 3/311:50SHA - MEL

1 stop16h 00mChina Southern

Tue 17/311:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$702

Thu 23/1007:20PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/1115:35MEL - PVG

1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$773

Sat 20/1215:50SHA - MEL

1 stop26h 40mChina Southern

Mon 9/223:30MEL - SHA

1 stop25h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$714

Thu 23/1022:30SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/1115:35MEL - SHA

1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$773

Tue 14/1002:15PVG - MEL

3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1000:30MEL - PVG

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$859

Sat 14/321:50SHA - MEL

1 stop20h 40mChina Southern

Sun 15/323:30MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$721

Sun 1/315:25PVG - MEL

1 stop15h 00mVietnam Airlines

Tue 17/311:25MEL - PVG

1 stop29h 50mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 17/9$887

Sat 1/1113:35SHA - MEL

1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 8/1115:35MEL - SHA

1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$791

Mon 2/321:50SHA - MEL

1 stop30h 00mChina Southern

Thu 19/311:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$740

Wed 4/315:25PVG - MEL

1 stop28h 25mVietnam Airlines

Mon 16/311:25MEL - PVG

1 stop29h 50mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 17/9$896

Sat 11/1001:35PVG - MEL

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1022:45MEL - PVG

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$908

Sun 21/1210:50SHA - MEL

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Sun 8/223:30MEL - SHA

1 stop20h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$761

Thu 30/1007:10PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 20/1115:35MEL - PVG

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9$853

Sun 21/1213:50SHA - MEL

1 stop14h 00mChina Southern

Mon 9/208:40MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$787

Fri 19/1221:50SHA - MEL

1 stop20h 40mChina Southern

Mon 9/208:40MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$830

Fri 6/317:30PVG - MEL

1 stop16h 00mCathay Pacific

Sat 21/308:40MEL - PVG

1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$1,043

Fri 19/1221:50SHA - MEL

1 stop20h 40mChina Southern

Tue 10/208:40MEL - SHA

1 stop14h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$830

Sat 20/1216:50SHA - MEL

1 stop13h 55mChina Southern

Sun 8/208:40MEL - SHA

1 stop15h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9$844

Sun 30/1116:55SHA - AVV

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1208:10AVV - SHA

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$1,878

Sat 4/1016:50SHA - AVV

2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1020:55AVV - SHA

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,940

Thu 2/1021:50SHA - AVV

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1016:40AVV - SHA

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$2,063

Sat 4/1014:50SHA - AVV

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1006:00AVV - SHA

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,079

Tue 30/916:50SHA - AVV

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1021:40AVV - SHA

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$2,081

Wed 1/1016:00PVG - AVV

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1020:55AVV - PVG

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,088

Thu 13/1120:55PVG - AVV

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1106:00AVV - PVG

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,166

Wed 1/1015:50SHA - AVV

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1021:40AVV - SHA

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,185

Direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Shanghai to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sat 20/1217:30PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Mon 9/209:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 17/9$967

Thu 23/1017:30PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Wed 5/1109:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,009

Wed 22/1000:15PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 25mChina Eastern

Wed 5/1112:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop9h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/9$1,018

Fri 19/1200:15PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Mon 9/222:30MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/9$1,066

Thu 30/1000:15PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Fri 30/112:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop9h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9$1,121

Wed 15/1020:55PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 05mChina Eastern

Wed 22/1012:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,123

Tue 3/317:30PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Wed 18/309:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,136

Sat 20/1217:30PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 8/209:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,160

Sat 20/1217:30PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Tue 10/209:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,166

Wed 29/1000:15PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1122:30MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$1,177

Sun 1/317:30PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 15/309:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,294

Last-minute flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 15/1006:55PVG - MEL

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1007:00MEL - PVG

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$794

Thu 23/1007:20PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/1115:35MEL - PVG

1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$773

Thu 23/1022:30SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/1115:35MEL - SHA

1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$773

Fri 24/1015:40SHA - MEL

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1012:25MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$871

Fri 24/1012:10SHA - MEL

1 stop19h 25mXiamenAir

Sun 26/1012:25MEL - SHA

1 stop27h 15mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/9$895

Thu 30/1007:10PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1122:45MEL - PVG

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$737

Thu 30/1007:10PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 20/1115:35MEL - PVG

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9$853

Thu 30/1008:40PVG - MEL

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1123:30MEL - PVG

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$868

Fri 31/1010:50SHA - MEL

1 stop19h 55mChina Southern

Fri 7/1111:25MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$724

Fri 31/1007:10PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 29/100:45MEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$766

Fri 31/1012:10SHA - MEL

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1120:45MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$781

Fri 31/1013:35SHA - MEL

1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1100:45MEL - SHA

1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$854

One-way flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Wed 10/1219:05SHA - MEL

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$331

Sun 7/1219:05SHA - MEL

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$336

Sat 8/1122:25SHA - MEL

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$339

Sun 7/1221:30SHA - MEL

1 stop15h 10mAir China

Deal found 18/9$342

Thu 25/1220:25SHA - MEL

1 stop16h 15mAir China

Deal found 18/9$343

Wed 15/1014:35PVG - MEL

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$355

Thu 30/1015:25PVG - MEL

1 stop37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$370

Wed 15/1001:35PVG - MEL

1 stop24h 55mAirAsia X

Deal found 15/9$373

Fri 24/1007:20PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$375

Mon 3/1122:30SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$375

Mon 27/1022:30SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$376

Mon 20/1007:20PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$379

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Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/11

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

23:30-13:20

1 stop16h 50m

$690

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

11:50-06:50

1 stop16h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$702

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 20/12

15:50-21:30

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

23:30-22:15

1 stop25h 45m

$714

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

$721

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

21:50-06:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$740

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

10:50-06:50

1 stop17h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

23:30-17:25

1 stop20h 55m

$761

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 31/10

07:10-23:00

1 stop12h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

08:40-20:15

1 stop14h 35m

$770

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

07:20-23:15

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

15:35-20:15

1 stop31h 40m

$773

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/10

22:30-23:15

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

15:35-12:20

1 stop23h 45m

$773

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

13:50-06:50

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

$787

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Melbourne, such as China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
Airlines like China Southern, Cathay Pacific, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 12h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip from $469. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $627, and China Eastern, from $988. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 4 airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$469	Average$567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$549	Average$651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$625	Average$1,098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$988	Average$1,703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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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?

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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 18 September 2025.

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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 18 September 2025.