Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $366

SHA — MEL
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

Thu 17/1218:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 9/11$828
Thu 17/1217:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 9/11$828
Mon 14/1218:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 9/11$838
Mon 14/1215:35 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sun 10/122:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 9/11$838
Tue 29/1218:55 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sat 16/120:40 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/11$839
Sun 20/1221:10 -
1 stop15h 55m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 9/11$845
Mon 14/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 9/11$845
Fri 18/1221:15 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 9/11$867
Fri 18/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 9/11$867
Sat 19/1201:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Mon 11/122:30 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 9/11$899
Tue 22/1220:30 -
1 stop16h 35m
Thu 31/1220:40 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 11/11$906
Sun 13/1201:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Mon 11/112:00 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Deal found 9/11$915

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$828

One-way from

$366

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,176
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 17/12-8/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 5/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($680 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($130 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/12

20:30-16:05

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$450

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

19:55-21:20

2 stops22h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$456

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/11

18:10-11:30

1 stop14h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$459

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/12

19:30-16:05

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$460

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/11

00:15-14:05

Nonstop10h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$478

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

07:10-23:05

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$519

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/11

22:30-23:05

1 stop21h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$522

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/11

13:35-23:05

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$522

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/12

11:50-10:25

2 stops19h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$577

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/4

15:10-08:35

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$587

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $727). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,636). 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 PVG to MEL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Melbourne as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Melbourne

The most flights from CN2 to ME1 are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Shanghai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $822 and $1,558 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $828 on Shenzhen Airlines (17 Dec–8 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    Airlines like Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and China Southern fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 15h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 40m. There are 8032 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 $385. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $647, and Juneyao Airlines, from $915. These flights start at 72% 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 $258. Users have also found prices from $337 and $338 on Cebu Pacific and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne consider choosing LATAM Airlines(100%), Qantas Airways(98%) or Air France(98%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $435. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $933 on average, our data indicates $993 when flying from Shanghai to Melbourne.

  • 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 $727). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,636). 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 5 airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$385Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$487Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$647Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$1,079Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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