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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $346

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
19 May — 26 May1
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 19 April 2026.

Sat 13/608:05
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/906:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$694
Sat 24/1006:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
AirAsia X
Thu 29/1001:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 45m
AirAsia X
Deal found 14/4$698
Wed 19/801:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 55m
AirAsia X
Wed 26/800:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
AirAsia X
Deal found 16/4$704
Mon 17/815:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 19/810:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 17/4$705
Thu 20/815:10
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 27/810:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/4$728
Fri 23/1015:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 27/1011:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 15/4$750
Sun 6/915:10
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 8/910:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 14/4$797
Mon 7/915:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 10/910:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/4$799
Wed 19/801:35
PVG
-
MEL
3 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/800:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$817
Sat 24/1014:50
SHA
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MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Southern
Fri 30/1011:25
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop13h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 14/4$903
Mon 21/1215:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop14h 55m
China Southern
Tue 5/108:40
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 15/4$909
Fri 15/521:55
SHA
-
MEL
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/519:45
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$920

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 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$694

One-way from

$346

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$933
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 13/6-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/8

15:50-22:15

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

10:35-12:40

1 stop28h 05m

$705

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

15:10-08:35

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

10:35-12:40

1 stop28h 05m

$797

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

$913

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/5

21:55-06:15

2 stops30h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$920

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

16:10-10:30

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

12:00-18:00

1 stop32h 00m

$942

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

12:20-07:20

1 stop17h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

10:15-22:10

1 stop13h 55m

$959

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/6

14:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

$986

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

02:15-22:35

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

00:30-01:15

2 stops50h 45m

$1,016

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

14:30-10:35

2 stops18h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

06:15-23:55

2 stops19h 40m

$1,039
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/5

07:20-22:15

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

08:00-16:35

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,072

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $257). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $704). 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 19 April 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.

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

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 19 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Melbourne, such as China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

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 Vietnam Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Hong Kong Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip from $368. This flight start at 65% 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 $193. Users have also found prices from $230 and $243 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $257). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $704). 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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Alternative routes for Shanghai to Melbourne

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Top 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 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 19 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$368Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$466Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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