Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $366
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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 8 July 2025.
Round-trip from | $676 |
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One-way from | $366 |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,329 |
Find flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne
Cheapest flights from Shanghai to MelbourneExplore 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 8 July 2025.
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 8 July 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 8 July 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 9/9
15:10-08:35
1 stop15h 25m
Melbourne
Tue 30/9
10:35-12:40
1 stop28h 05m
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 8/9
01:35-05:30
1 stop25h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 30/9
20:20-18:05
1 stop23h 45m
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 14/8
21:55-08:40
1 stop32h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 29/9
10:20-00:20
1 stop16h 00m
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 14/8
21:50-08:40
1 stop32h 50m
Melbourne
Mon 29/9
10:20-12:20
1 stop28h 00m
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 25/12
11:55-14:30
1 stop23h 35m
Melbourne
Sat 10/1
21:40-18:40
1 stop24h 00m
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 20/8
08:10-09:35
1 stop23h 25m
Melbourne
Sun 31/8
11:35-17:00
1 stop31h 25m
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 17/8
02:15-06:00
1 stop25h 45m
Melbourne
Sat 23/8
00:30-01:00
1 stop26h 30m
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 7/10
06:00-05:30
1 stop20h 30m
Melbourne
Fri 24/10
07:00-00:20
1 stop20h 20m
ShanghaiMelbourne
PVG - MEL
PVGMEL
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 12/10
08:35-23:15
1 stop35h 40m
Melbourne
Tue 28/10
08:40-22:00
1 stop16h 20m
ShanghaiMelbourne
SHA - MEL
SHAMEL
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 20/8
21:50-20:15
3 stops44h 25m
Melbourne
Tue 26/8
00:30-10:25
2 stops35h 55m
Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
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 8 July 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 26% on your trip compared to booking 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. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 8 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Melbourne, such as Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Boarding
Overall
Crew
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Boarding
Overall
Crew
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Boarding
Overall
Crew
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Boarding
Overall
Crew
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Boarding
Overall
Crew
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
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