Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, China from $401
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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
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Mon 29/1208:40MEL - PVG
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Wed 31/1220:25PVG - MEL
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,126
Thu 25/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 28/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,156
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - PVG
1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 27/1200:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$1,211
Mon 29/1208:40MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Thu 1/106:55PVG - MEL
1 stop23h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 14/12$1,230
Wed 31/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Wed 7/116:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,232
Wed 31/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 11/116:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,235
Wed 31/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop31h 10mXiamenAir
Sun 11/121:45SHA - MEL
1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 14/12$1,301
Wed 24/1223:30MEL - PVG
2 stops26h 20mChina Southern
Tue 30/1206:55PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$1,339
Wed 31/1212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Wed 7/114:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/12$1,339
Fri 26/1223:30MEL - PVG
2 stops20h 55mChina Southern
Wed 31/1206:55PVG - MEL
1 stop23h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$1,359
Sun 28/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 11/116:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,381
Fri 26/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Fri 9/116:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,383
Best flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 24/411:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 5/610:10SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/12$741
Sun 1/323:30MEL - SHA
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Fri 1/520:00SHA - MEL
1 stop34h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$786
Sun 1/220:15MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/221:30SHA - MEL
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$839
Tue 27/120:15MEL - SHA
1 stop20h 40mAir China
Mon 9/220:30SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 10mAir China
Deal found 15/12$848
Mon 12/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Tue 3/216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12$913
Sat 24/108:50MEL - PVG
2 stops18h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 24/207:10PVG - MEL
1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12$1,084
Mon 6/406:30MEL - PVG
1 stop34h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 18/416:00PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,097
Wed 8/410:35MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 05mVietnam Airlines
Mon 20/415:50PVG - MEL
1 stop28h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,121
Fri 3/409:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines
Tue 2/617:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,158
Fri 13/312:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop9h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 16/320:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,229
Fri 1/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 15mXiamenAir
Tue 12/510:10SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/12$744
Wed 28/123:30MEL - SHA
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Mon 20/415:50SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$804
Sat 31/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Sat 7/220:05SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$827
Thu 9/420:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sun 19/415:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12$982
Fri 9/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Tue 13/120:50SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$842
Tue 14/406:00AVV - PVG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/516:00PVG - AVV
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,067
Tue 13/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Tue 20/108:50SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$852
Wed 1/409:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 4/617:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,158
Tue 17/215:00AVV - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/201:35PVG - AVV
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,149
Mon 30/321:20MEL - PVG
2 stops49h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 4/615:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,256
Thu 8/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 45mChina Southern
Fri 16/110:50SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$961
Sun 4/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop24h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sun 11/116:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,304
Thu 8/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Tue 13/109:20SHA - MEL
2 stops33h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$1,001
Fri 27/308:10AVV - SHA
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/414:40SHA - AVV
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,465
Fri 27/308:10AVV - PVG
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/418:05PVG - AVV
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,483
Sat 7/315:00AVV - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/300:15PVG - AVV
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,489
Thu 22/108:10AVV - PVG
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/217:35PVG - AVV
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,540
Sat 7/315:00AVV - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/300:15PVG - AVV
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,644
Tue 24/306:00AVV - PVG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/420:20PVG - AVV
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,901
Sat 17/106:00AVV - PVG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/100:15PVG - AVV
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,028
Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Mon 16/214:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 5/320:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$849
Fri 24/408:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 4/617:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 15/12$878
Fri 6/309:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 21/317:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 15/12$919
Tue 17/214:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 23/200:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$961
Fri 24/411:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 5/620:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$969
Fri 6/312:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop9h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 21/300:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$970
Sat 24/114:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 24/222:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$976
Thu 30/411:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 20/520:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$1,025
Wed 11/312:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop9h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 3/620:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$1,037
Sat 7/312:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 20/300:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$1,038
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 6/108:40MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Tue 13/106:55PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$765
Wed 7/108:40MEL - PVG
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Tue 13/122:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$747
Wed 7/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Tue 13/113:50SHA - MEL
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$747
Thu 8/111:25MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Tue 13/106:55PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$783
Thu 8/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop33h 00mChina Southern
Tue 13/120:05SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$801
Sat 10/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop27h 35mChina Southern
Tue 13/119:05SHA - MEL
1 stop23h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$786
Sat 10/108:40MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Tue 13/122:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$787
Tue 13/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Tue 13/121:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$745
Tue 13/111:25MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Tue 20/120:25PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$804
Thu 22/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Mon 23/216:50SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$691
Tue 27/120:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Mon 9/211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$801
Wed 28/114:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/401:35PVG - MEL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$741
One-way flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 17/410:20MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$401
Thu 29/101:00MEL - SHA
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$410
Fri 20/322:20MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/12$413
Tue 10/322:20MEL - SHA
1 stop21h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/12$413
Tue 13/107:45MEL - PVG
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$414
Mon 9/306:15MEL - SHA
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$417
Mon 9/306:15MEL - PVG
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$426
Mon 9/312:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/12$426
Fri 17/421:00MEL - SHA
1 stop15h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$432
Sun 15/306:00AVV - PVG
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$437
Tue 13/112:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$441
Wed 14/101:00MEL - SHA
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$446
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 18 December 2025.
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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Shanghai that are best for you.
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Shanghai
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Fri 24/4
11:35-22:40
1 stop13h 05m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Fri 5/6
10:10-09:35
1 stop21h 25m
$741
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Fri 1/5
11:35-08:50
1 stop23h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 12/5
10:10-09:35
1 stop21h 25m
$744
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Sun 1/3
23:30-15:15
1 stop18h 45m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Fri 1/5
20:00-08:40
1 stop34h 40m
$786
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
23:30-18:10
1 stop21h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 20/4
15:50-08:40
1 stop14h 50m
$804
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Sat 31/1
08:40-19:20
1 stop13h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 7/2
20:05-21:30
1 stop22h 25m
$827
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Sun 1/2
20:15-09:55
1 stop16h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 14/2
21:30-15:40
1 stop15h 10m
$839
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Fri 9/1
08:40-22:15
1 stop16h 35m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 13/1
20:50-21:30
1 stop21h 40m
$842
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
20:15-13:55
1 stop20h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 9/2
20:30-15:40
1 stop16h 10m
$848
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Tue 13/1
08:40-20:20
1 stop14h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 20/1
08:50-06:50
1 stop19h 00m
$852
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - PVG
MELPVG
Melbourne
Mon 12/1
21:40-15:25
1 stop20h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 3/2
16:40-14:30
1 stop18h 50m
$913
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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 12 December 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 $664). 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 18 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 20% 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 often are flights from Melbourne to Shanghai delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 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?
Saturday 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, 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 18 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.
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 XiamenAir, China Southern, and Sichuan Airlines 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 $422, and Sichuan Airlines, from $433. 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 Shenzhen Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $245. 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 Hongqiao Intl.
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. Hong Kong comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Shanghai flights.
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?
Melbourne to Shanghai flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Chengdu. Beijing sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Shanghai. Haikou ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on 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 $664). 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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