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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $353

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 27/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult

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 11 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$601

One-way from

$353

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,023
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 22/12-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 27/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 11 December 2024.

Fri 13/1206:00PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 00mAirAsia X
Sat 8/301:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 10/12$551
Fri 13/1220:25PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Sun 9/311:25MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12$563
Fri 13/1221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Sun 9/311:25MEL - SHA
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12$580
Sun 22/1216:30PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sat 15/321:30MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/12$601
Thu 12/1201:55PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/301:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$718
Sun 22/1221:45SHA - MEL
1 stop33h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 15/312:35MEL - SHA
1 stop31h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/12$727
Thu 19/1221:10PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Sun 5/120:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/12$881
Sat 21/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/123:30MEL - SHA
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$951
Sat 21/1201:55PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 40mVietJet Air
Fri 14/301:30MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 25mVietJet Air
Deal found 10/12$970
Sun 22/1213:35SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/300:45MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$1,125
Sun 22/1211:50PVG - MEL
2 stops19h 45mXiamenAir
Sat 15/312:35MEL - PVG
2 stops25h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/12$1,165
Sat 21/1217:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 4/109:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,187

Find flights from Shanghai to Melbourne within your budget

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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/12

16:30-14:45

1 stop19h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

21:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

$601

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/12

21:45-10:35

1 stop33h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

12:35-16:35

1 stop31h 00m

$727

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/12

06:00-05:00

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 5/1

20:45-10:30

1 stop16h 45m

$871

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/12

11:35-15:10

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 5/1

20:45-10:30

1 stop16h 45m

$881

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 5/1

23:30-21:15

1 stop24h 45m

$951

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/12

01:55-23:35

1 stop18h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

01:30-00:55

1 stop26h 25m

$970

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/12

08:15-14:55

1 stop27h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 28/12

21:00-22:50

1 stop28h 50m

$1,006

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/12

21:50-09:45

1 stop32h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 28/12

21:00-11:10

1 stop17h 10m

$1,026

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/12

13:35-07:10

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

00:45-12:20

1 stop14h 35m

$1,125

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/12

11:50-10:35

2 stops19h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

12:35-10:45

2 stops25h 10m

$1,165

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 PVG 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 11 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 20 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 December 2024.

The most flights from CN2 to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 11 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with XiamenAir, VietJet Air and Cathay Pacific from Shanghai to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
82 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.

8.0
Very Good
82 reviews
8.0
Very Good
82 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.