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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $347

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

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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 17 May 2026.

Mon 19/1015:50
PVG
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MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 22/1011:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 14/5$738
Mon 7/915:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 9/910:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/5$754
Wed 14/1015:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 27/1000:50
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 14/5$845
Mon 19/1007:50
PVG
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1001:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$866
Sun 18/1002:15
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop18h 20m
VietJet Air
Tue 20/1001:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop26h 30m
VietJet Air
Deal found 13/5$880
Thu 2/706:55
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop34h 25m
China Southern
Sun 2/810:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/5$920
Wed 24/616:35
SHA
-
MEL
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/621:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$949
Thu 2/716:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
China Southern
Sun 2/810:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/5$962
Mon 15/621:50
SHA
-
MEL
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/621:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$972
Wed 14/1013:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
China Southern
Wed 28/1011:25
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop25h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 14/5$973
Sat 20/621:45
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Mon 6/710:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/5$982
Wed 24/621:45
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Tue 30/621:00
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 15/5$997

Find 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 17 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$738

One-way from

$347

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$912
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 19/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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3/9
  • 3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($298 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 May 2026.
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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/10

21:45-20:20

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

11:20-10:20

1 stop26h 00m

$962

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

22:30-22:15

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

07:25-12:05

1 stop30h 40m

$1,024

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/6

16:50-08:40

1 stop13h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

10:20-13:20

1 stop29h 00m

$1,039

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/6

13:20-22:35

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

$1,068

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/7

02:15-22:35

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

23:45-11:05

1 stop13h 20m

$1,131

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

20:00-08:40

1 stop34h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

10:20-11:20

1 stop27h 00m

$1,161

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

16:50-19:20

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

09:30-10:20

2 stops26h 50m

$1,184
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/7

17:45-06:00

Nonstop10h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

08:00-16:35

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,231

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/10

13:20-06:55

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

15:25-12:05

1 stop23h 40m

$1,272

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - AVV

PVGAVV

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/6

19:05-16:05

2 stops19h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 6/7

16:40-05:10

1 stop14h 30m

$1,323

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $256). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 17 May 2026.

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.

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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, Cathay Pacific, and Juneyao Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 10h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 30m. 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 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 $198. Users have also found prices from $231 and $244 on VietJet Air and Sichuan Airlines, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $256). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 airline flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$467Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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