Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, China from $395

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in January or May, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Sat 6/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Tue 9/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$782
Tue 9/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 11/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$836
Sat 6/1213:00MEL - PVG
1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1200:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$891
Thu 4/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 18/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$892
Sat 6/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Mon 8/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$897
Sun 7/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Fri 12/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$907
Sat 6/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Fri 12/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$910
Sat 6/1207:45MEL - PVG
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$953
Fri 5/1215:35MEL - PVG
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1208:30PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12$975
Fri 5/1215:35MEL - PVG
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/1209:30PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12$980
Wed 10/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Tue 16/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/12$981
Mon 8/1207:45MEL - PVG
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$983

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$681

One-way from

$395

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,792
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 12/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Shanghai 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 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

15:10-15:20

1 stop21h 10m

$712

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/6

21:10-09:35

1 stop34h 25m

$743

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/2

14:45-00:05

2 stops30h 20m

$808

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

20:15-11:55

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

20:30-15:40

1 stop16h 10m

$811

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

20:15-12:45

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

21:30-15:40

1 stop15h 10m

$820

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

22:20-10:25

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

$821

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

20:15-09:45

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

16:30-15:55

1 stop20h 25m

$850

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

14:00-21:20

Nonstop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/2

01:35-00:05

1 stop19h 30m

$854

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/2

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$894

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/2

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$894

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai (average of $434). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 MEL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 Melbourne to Shanghai?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Shanghai delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Melbourne to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Shanghai. 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 Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Sichuan Airlines, XiamenAir, and Air China fly from Melbourne to Shanghai in about 13h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 40m. Melbourne and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 8032 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Shanghai round-trip from $239. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hainan Airlines, from $423, and China Southern, from $434. Users have found that AirAsia X is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $248. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sichuan Airlines and Hainan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Shanghai for a low price.

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

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Shanghai?

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Shatin Baptist Church are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre and Shatin Baptist Church are located about 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 29.5 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Shanghai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai 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 Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai (average of $434). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. 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 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$242Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$391Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$425Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$434Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$475Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$498Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$533Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$580Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$613Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$629Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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