How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 12h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 20m. 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 $875. This flight start at 32% 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 $247. Users have also found prices from $322 and $324 on Cebu Pacific and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $696). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,385). 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?

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.

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 $1,294 and $2,066 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $704 on AirAsia X (31 Oct–9 Nov).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 12h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 20m. 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 $875. This flight start at 32% 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 $247. Users have also found prices from $322 and $324 on Cebu Pacific and Cathay Pacific, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $696). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,385). 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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Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$466	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$875	Average$1,085	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights

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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.

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 $1,294 and $2,066 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $704 on AirAsia X (31 Oct–9 Nov).

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Shanghai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,294 and $2,066 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $704 on AirAsia X (31 Oct–9 Nov).