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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $387

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 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
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 4 December 2025.

Fri 5/1206:00PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/123:30MEL - PVG
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$695
Fri 5/1210:50SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Mon 5/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop28h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$707
Thu 11/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$885
Fri 12/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop29h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$918
Thu 11/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$920
Wed 17/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Wed 24/1211:25MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$1,031
Fri 5/1219:40SHA - MEL
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,031
Fri 12/1218:25PVG - MEL
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Sun 21/1223:30MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,038
Fri 12/1206:55PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Mon 22/1223:30MEL - PVG
1 stop25h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,072
Fri 12/1221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
Mon 22/1223:30MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,072
Wed 17/1221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Wed 24/1211:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$1,079
Thu 18/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop29h 00mChina Southern
Thu 25/1211:25MEL - PVG
1 stop27h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,123

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$678

One-way from

$387

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$990
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 4 December 2025.
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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

12:25-16:35

1 stop31h 10m

$678

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

$715

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

23:30-15:15

1 stop18h 45m

$719

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/2

11:40-05:40

3 stops39h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

20:15-15:00

1 stop21h 45m

$1,035

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/1

19:05-21:30

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

$1,100

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - AVV

SHAAVV

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/4

14:50-22:50

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 17/4

06:00-22:40

2 stops18h 40m

$1,166

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/1

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

12:25-12:40

1 stop27h 15m

$1,167

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/1

16:50-22:35

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

12:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

$1,179

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/1

16:50-22:35

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

20:15-09:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,213

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/1

13:50-06:50

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

11:25-12:15

1 stop27h 50m

$1,237

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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 $410). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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 4 December 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.

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 4 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Melbourne, such as China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.

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 XiamenAir, Sichuan Airlines, and China Southern fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 50m. 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 flying from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip from $635. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. These flights start at 46% 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 $210. Users have also found prices from $250 and $251 on VietJet Air and Hainan 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 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 $410). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 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 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$556Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$633Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$975Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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