Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $331

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$676

One-way from

$331

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,016
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
10/12
  • 10/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($236 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

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 18 September 2025.

Mon 3/1120:25PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Mon 10/1123:30MEL - PVG
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/9$690
Mon 3/1121:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Mon 10/1123:30MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/9$690
Sat 20/1215:50SHA - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Mon 9/223:30MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9$714
Fri 31/1010:50SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 55mChina Southern
Fri 7/1111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9$724
Thu 30/1007:10PVG - MEL
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1122:45MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$737
Sat 20/1206:55PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 35mChina Southern
Mon 9/208:40MEL - PVG
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9$739
Thu 30/1022:30SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1115:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$746
Sun 21/1210:50SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Sun 8/223:30MEL - SHA
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9$761
Thu 30/1014:50SHA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Thu 6/1123:30MEL - SHA
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9$763
Fri 31/1007:10PVG - MEL
1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/100:45MEL - PVG
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$766
Thu 23/1007:20PVG - MEL
1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1115:35MEL - PVG
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/9$773
Thu 23/1022:30SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1115:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/9$773

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/11

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

23:30-13:20

1 stop16h 50m

$690

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

11:50-06:50

1 stop16h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$702

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 20/12

15:50-21:30

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

23:30-22:15

1 stop25h 45m

$714

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

$721

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

21:50-06:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$740

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

10:50-06:50

1 stop17h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

23:30-17:25

1 stop20h 55m

$761

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 31/10

07:10-23:00

1 stop12h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

08:40-20:15

1 stop14h 35m

$770

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

07:20-23:15

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

15:35-20:15

1 stop31h 40m

$773

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/10

22:30-23:15

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

15:35-12:20

1 stop23h 45m

$773

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

13:50-06:50

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

08:40-19:20

1 stop13h 40m

$787

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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 $132). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 18 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 18 September 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

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.

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    Airlines like China Southern, Cathay Pacific, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne in about 12h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 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 $469. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $627, and China Eastern, from $988. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Melbourne?

  • 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 $132). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$469Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$549Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$625Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$988Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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