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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $389

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
26 déc. — 2 janv.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 novembre 2025.

ven. 26/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop29h 25mHainan Airlines
ven. 2/120:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/11$871
ven. 26/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop32h 00mHainan Airlines
ven. 2/120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/11$881
sam. 6/1220:25PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
mer. 10/1208:40MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 24/11$983
sam. 6/1208:50SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
mer. 10/1211:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 24/11$1,040
dim. 30/1121:10PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 30mAir China
mer. 10/1220:15MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 30mAir China
Deal found 25/11$1,043
dim. 30/1120:30SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 10mAir China
mer. 10/1220:15MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 40mAir China
Deal found 25/11$1,043
ven. 5/1201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
mer. 10/1217:55MEL - PVG
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,045
dim. 30/1106:55PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 15mChina Southern
mer. 10/1208:40MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 24/11$1,056
ven. 26/1207:10PVG - MEL
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 1/101:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,158
sam. 13/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
jeu. 18/1222:00MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,210
sam. 13/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
jeu. 18/1221:15MEL - SHA
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,210
sam. 6/1210:10SHA - MEL
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
mer. 10/1217:55MEL - SHA
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,261

Cheap 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 26 novembre 2025.

Round-trip from

$689

One-way from

$389

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,385
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($208 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 26 novembre 2025.
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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 9/3

10:50-09:45

1 stop19h 55m

Melbourne

jeu. 12/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$710

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 9/3

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

jeu. 12/3

12:25-16:35

1 stop31h 10m

$769

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 24/4

02:15-04:55

3 stops24h 40m

Melbourne

dim. 26/4

07:00-00:20

1 stop19h 20m

$913

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 9/3

15:25-22:50

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

jeu. 12/3

00:50-14:15

1 stop16h 25m

$921

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 19/2

16:50-21:30

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

jeu. 12/3

11:25-09:15

1 stop24h 50m

$924

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 8/3

02:15-23:35

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

jeu. 12/3

01:30-01:00

1 stop26h 30m

$988

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 8/3

02:15-23:35

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

mer. 11/3

01:30-01:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,012

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 24/4

01:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

dim. 26/4

07:00-00:20

1 stop19h 20m

$1,018

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 14/1

13:50-06:50

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

ven. 30/1

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

$1,023

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 19/2

22:50-21:30

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

mer. 11/3

01:30-01:15

2 stops26h 45m

$1,040

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $418). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $853). 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 26 novembre 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 26 novembre 2025.
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
119 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

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
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.

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 China Southern, XiamenAir, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 19h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. 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 $480. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $647, and China Eastern, from $1,020. These flights start at 60% 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 Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $389. Users have also found prices from $402 and $406 on Shenzhen Airlines and Cebu 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 $418). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $853). 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

Discover the top 4 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 26 novembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$485Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$567Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$645Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$1,020Average$1,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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