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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $359

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Best flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Mon 2/321:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Tue 10/311:25MEL - SHA
1 stop27h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12$716
Thu 12/316:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 14/321:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/12$719
Thu 12/322:30SHA - MEL
1 stop35h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 14/315:35MEL - SHA
1 stop32h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12$772
Thu 8/116:30PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Mon 2/220:15MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 30mAir China
Deal found 11/12$1,077
Thu 8/101:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/222:20MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,129
Mon 19/101:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mAirAsia X
Mon 2/306:15MEL - PVG
1 stop25h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 11/12$1,416
Sun 25/118:10SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Sun 1/212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/12$1,476
Thu 5/209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 22/220:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,496
Thu 12/320:55PVG - MEL
1 stop14h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 14/312:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/12$1,517
Sat 7/215:25PVG - MEL
1 stop28h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sat 28/211:25MEL - PVG
1 stop29h 50mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,521
Tue 3/210:05PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 45mGaruda Indonesia
Wed 25/215:00MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 10mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 10/12$1,526
Thu 5/211:40SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 24/222:20MEL - SHA
1 stop15h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,529
Thu 12/319:05PVG - MEL
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 14/306:30MEL - PVG
2 stops18h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$931
Thu 8/109:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,135
Sun 25/108:50SHA - MEL
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/206:15MEL - SHA
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,253
Tue 20/122:50PVG - MEL
1 stop29h 00mChina Southern
Mon 2/323:30MEL - PVG
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12$1,397
Wed 7/114:30PVG - MEL
2 stops21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Fri 6/221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,416
Sat 7/215:35SHA - MEL
1 stop18h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 24/222:20MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,529
Tue 20/121:45SHA - MEL
1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir
Mon 2/312:25MEL - SHA
1 stop27h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/12$1,628
Mon 2/217:40SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 24/222:20MEL - SHA
1 stop18h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,529
Fri 13/217:35PVG - AVV
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/206:00AVV - PVG
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,513
Wed 7/100:15PVG - AVV
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/106:00AVV - PVG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,543
Sun 8/200:15PVG - AVV
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/206:00AVV - PVG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,651
Thu 19/217:35PVG - AVV
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/315:00AVV - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$7,422

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$634

One-way from

$359

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,029
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 18/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($70 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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

11:25-12:15

1 stop27h 50m

$716

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

$719

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

22:30-12:30

1 stop35h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

15:35-20:55

1 stop32h 20m

$772

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

19:05-12:30

1 stop14h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

06:30-22:00

2 stops18h 30m

$931

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/1

16:30-15:40

1 stop20h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

20:15-09:45

1 stop16h 30m

$1,077

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/1

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

22:20-11:00

1 stop15h 40m

$1,129

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/1

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

$1,135

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/1

08:50-22:35

3 stops34h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

06:15-09:45

2 stops30h 30m

$1,253

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/1

22:50-06:50

1 stop29h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

23:30-11:25

1 stop14h 55m

$1,397

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/1

01:35-05:00

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

06:15-04:45

1 stop25h 30m

$1,416

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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 $406). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $805). 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 12 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.

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 12 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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Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

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
Check prices

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

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 China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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 16h 10m. 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 $628. 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 $208. Users have also found prices from $248 and $248 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 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $406). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $805). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$550Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$626Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$964Average$1,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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