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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $418

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$726

One-way from

$418

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,047
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 10/7-18/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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1/8
  • 1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($281 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 13 June 2025.

Thu 10/702:15PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/707:00MEL - PVG
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$726
Sat 20/913:20SHA - MEL
1 stop30h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 3/1014:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6$771
Thu 10/721:50SHA - MEL
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/719:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$803
Tue 1/708:10SHA - MEL
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Thu 31/711:35MEL - SHA
1 stop33h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/6$854
Thu 10/702:15PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 45mVietJet Air
Thu 17/700:30MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 30mVietJet Air
Deal found 11/6$895
Tue 1/708:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 31/714:25MEL - PVG
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6$921
Thu 26/608:30SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 35mHainan Airlines
Sun 29/619:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/6$970
Tue 1/719:55PVG - MEL
3 stops35h 40mXiamenAir
Thu 31/711:35MEL - PVG
3 stops57h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/6$1,156
Tue 17/614:30PVG - AVV
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/720:55AVV - PVG
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,156
Fri 11/715:50SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 50mChina Southern
Fri 18/710:20MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6$1,220
Mon 30/601:35PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 55mAirAsia X
Thu 31/721:45MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 35mAirAsia X
Deal found 12/6$1,256
Mon 30/600:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 31/711:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/6$1,317

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/7

02:15-06:00

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

07:00-04:45

1 stop23h 45m

$726

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 20/9

13:20-22:15

1 stop30h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

14:25-12:05

1 stop23h 40m

$771

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/7

21:50-04:00

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$803

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/7

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

11:35-19:00

1 stop33h 25m

$854

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/7

02:15-06:00

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

00:30-01:00

1 stop26h 30m

$895

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/7

08:35-11:15

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

14:25-13:15

1 stop24h 50m

$921

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/6

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 29/6

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$970

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/7

19:55-09:35

3 stops35h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

11:35-18:45

3 stops57h 10m

$1,156

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/7

15:50-08:40

1 stop14h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

10:20-09:20

1 stop25h 00m

$1,220

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/6

01:35-05:30

1 stop25h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

21:45-00:20

1 stop28h 35m

$1,256

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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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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?

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 13 June 2025.

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 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 20 October 2024.

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Thai Airways from Shanghai to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
76 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
335 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip from $854. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are VietJet Air, from $895, and Cathay Pacific, from $921. These flights start at 24% 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 $447. Users have also found prices from $451 and $457 on Thai Airways and VietJet Air, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Shanghai to Melbourne is Shanghai Pu Dong - Melbourne. You may also consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - 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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China SouthernCheapest$481Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,074Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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