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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $283

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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 5 August 2026.

Mon 14/908:30 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 29/919:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 4/8$768
Mon 7/908:30 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 15/919:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 31/7$778
Sun 30/818:20 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sun 6/910:20 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 2/8$782
Sun 30/814:50 -
1 stop26h 30m
Sun 6/910:20 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 2/8$782
Thu 10/918:55 -
1 stop17h 15m
Sat 12/906:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 1/8$784
Sat 29/822:05 -
1 stop19h 15m
Sat 26/910:20 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 31/7$787
Sat 29/822:05 -
1 stop19h 15m
Thu 1/1010:20 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 4/8$791
Sat 29/820:00 -
1 stop21h 20m
Sat 26/910:20 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 31/7$795
Wed 23/1221:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Wed 6/120:15 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 31/7$801
Wed 23/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Wed 6/120:15 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 31/7$801
Wed 11/1115:25 -
1 stop28h 25m
Sun 15/1111:25 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 1/8$809
Wed 26/806:55 -
1 stop23h 45m
Sun 6/910:20 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 2/8$822

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 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$768

One-way from

$283

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,818
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 14/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 32% potential increase in price ($943 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 5 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that are best for you.

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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

11:40-13:00

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

22:15-11:25

1 stop16h 10m

$838

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

21:50-11:45

2 stops35h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

19:45-23:05

1 stop29h 20m

$906

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/10

08:30-21:20

2 stops33h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

13:25-18:35

2 stops32h 10m

$993

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/10

14:50-09:40

1 stop15h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$996

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/8

15:50-22:15

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

00:25-14:25

1 stop16h 00m

$1,014

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

22:30-23:10

2 stops22h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

$1,018

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

09:35-22:15

1 stop34h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

15:25-22:10

1 stop33h 45m

$1,023

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/12

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 5/1

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

$1,023

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/9

20:15-09:25

2 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

13:25-16:35

2 stops29h 10m

$1,054

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/9

15:10-08:35

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

10:35-12:40

1 stop28h 05m

$1,081

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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 $710). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,683). 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 5 August 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.

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 Shenzhen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 22h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 20m. 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 $632. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Juneyao Airlines. These flights start at 53% 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 VietJet Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $235. Users have also found prices from $248 and $251 on Sichuan Airlines and AirAsia X, 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 $710). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,683). 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 5 August 2026.
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$387Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$632Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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