How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Airlines like Air China, Cathay Pacific, and XiamenAir 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 6h. 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 $378. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $636, and Juneyao Airlines, from $900. 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 $256. Users have also found prices from $331 and $333 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 Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne Avalon.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

When booking a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne, you may want to consider flying on China Southern, Juneyao Airlines or XiamenAir as they are the most popular for this route.

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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One-way from	$428
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Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,156

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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 $715). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Shanghai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $808 and $1,532 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $867 on Air China (27 Dec–10 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

China Southern

7.5

Good

188 reviews

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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.

China Southern

7.5

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188 reviews

China Southern

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1 / 8

6.0

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Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

XiamenAir

6.8

Okay

52 reviews

China Southern

7.5

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188 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
Airlines like Air China, Cathay Pacific, and XiamenAir 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 6h. 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 $378. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $636, and Juneyao Airlines, from $900. 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 $256. Users have also found prices from $331 and $333 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 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $715). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 Southern	Cheapest$378	Average$818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$479	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$636	Average$652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$900	Average$1,076	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 typical for this route at the moment.

Shanghai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $808 and $1,532 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $867 on Air China (27 Dec–10 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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Shanghai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $808 and $1,532 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $867 on Air China (27 Dec–10 Jan).