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 $854 and $1,320 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $651 on AirAsia X (15 Oct-22 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Shanghai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $854 and $1,320 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $651 on AirAsia X (15 Oct-22 Oct). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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Airlines like AirAsia X, Sichuan Airlines, and China Southern fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 16h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 55m. 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

Question 3

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip from $480. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $641, and China Eastern, from $1,011. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 4

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $333. Users have also found prices from $336 and $339 on Cathay Pacific and VietJet Air, respectively. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

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

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

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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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $499. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $691 on average our data indicates $767 when flying from Shanghai to Melbourne.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne consider choosing China Eastern(64%), Qantas Airways(64%) or Air France(64%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

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

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Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Melbourne.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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To save up to 27% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 13 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Shanghai to Melbourne from $501 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,306 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

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

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December can be a great time to fly to Melbourne from Shanghai with a flight ticket averaging about $968. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of December for as cheap as $420. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to MEL?

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It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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When you search for this flight from Shanghai to Melbourne, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Shanghai to Melbourne.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Melbourne from Shanghai shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$651
One-way from	$333
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,704

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$480	Average$589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$561	Average$680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$639	Average$1,105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,011	Average$1,598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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