Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in January or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday
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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 23 September 2026.
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December
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January
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$1,257
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?
Booking 38 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 $694). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,441). 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 23 September 2026.
When flying from Melbourne to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Shanghai delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 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 early afternoon 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 Wednesday 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, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% 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 23 September 2026.
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 was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Shanghai round-trip from $225. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $457, and Sichuan Airlines, from $460. Users have found that AirAsia X is 79% 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 Shenzhen Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $230. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia X and Sichuan 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?
The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to Shanghai are Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong and Melbourne Avalon - Shanghai Pu Dong.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Shanghai?
Melbourne to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Guangzhou most often. Xiamen is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Shanghai flights?
Melbourne to Shanghai flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Chengdu. Hong Kong sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Shanghai.
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 $694). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,441). 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.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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