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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $395

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
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
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 14 November 2025.

Tue 9/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 31/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/11$552
Mon 8/1201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/301:25MEL - PVG
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$630
Tue 9/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/320:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/11$650
Wed 24/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Wed 7/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/11$662
Sun 21/1219:05SHA - MEL
1 stop23h 25mChina Southern
Mon 5/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$668
Wed 24/1213:50SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Wed 7/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 13/11$673
Sun 21/1220:25PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Mon 5/111:25MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$676
Tue 9/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/320:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/11$679
Wed 24/1211:50SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Tue 6/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 13/11$696
Wed 24/1220:25PVG - MEL
1 stop31h 25mChina Southern
Tue 6/111:25MEL - PVG
1 stop27h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 13/11$699
Thu 25/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Wed 7/108:40MEL - PVG
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 13/11$700
Thu 25/1221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Wed 7/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 13/11$700

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$552

One-way from

$395

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,366
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 23/12-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($166 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($73 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 14 November 2025.
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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$650

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/12

13:50-06:50

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 7/1

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$673

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

07:45-15:40

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

20:15-22:55

1 stop29h 40m

$754

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/12

17:30-07:00

Nonstop10h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

06:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

$826

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/12

06:50-20:50

2 stops35h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

22:35-01:00

2 stops29h 25m

$829

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

$870

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/12

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

$871

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$874

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

16:10-10:25

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

12:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

$922

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/11

22:50-21:30

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

23:30-13:10

1 stop16h 40m

$961

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $412). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 14 November 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 14 November 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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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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
177 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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 Hainan Airlines, China Southern, and Air China fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 14h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 55m. 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 $473. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $638, and China Eastern, from $1,006. These flights start at 59% 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 Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $404. Users have also found prices from $406 and $412 on China Southern and VietJet Air, 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 $412). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$473Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$559Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$636Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$1,006Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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