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
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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
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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
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 5 December 2025.
Tue 3/321:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 29/315:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$712
Fri 24/411:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 5/621:10SHA - MEL
1 stop34h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/12$743
Sun 11/120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/214:45SHA - MEL
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$808
Sat 24/120:15MEL - SHA
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Tue 24/221:30SHA - MEL
1 stop15h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/12$820
Sun 11/122:20MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 9/217:40SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 3/12$912
Sat 10/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Mon 2/221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$921
Wed 4/309:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 26/317:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 4/12$927
Tue 3/315:35MEL - PVG
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 29/313:25PVG - MEL
2 stops20h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12$1,037
Sat 24/120:15MEL - SHA
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/220:30SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$811
Wed 4/320:15MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 30mAir China
Sat 28/316:30PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 4/12$850
Sun 11/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 8/216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$894
Thu 5/312:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 25mXiamenAir
Fri 27/314:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/12$903
Fri 6/322:20MEL - SHA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/312:10SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$821
Thu 12/208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Sat 21/215:50SHA - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$957
Wed 4/309:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 28/317:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 4/12$969
Mon 12/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 8/216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$894
Thu 12/214:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$854
Tue 9/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 11/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$907
Wed 14/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Tue 10/211:50SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,031
Sun 7/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Wed 10/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$910
Sun 11/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Sun 8/216:50SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$1,031
Sat 10/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/222:30SHA - MEL
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$978
Sun 7/1221:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 11/1216:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$910
Mon 8/1207:45MEL - PVG
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$995
Thu 2/406:00AVV - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/410:05PVG - AVV
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,030
Wed 1/406:00AVV - PVG
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/402:15PVG - AVV
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,166
Tue 12/506:00AVV - PVG
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/518:05PVG - AVV
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,190
Sat 14/215:00AVV - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/516:00PVG - AVV
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,202
Tue 17/308:10AVV - PVG
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/418:05PVG - AVV
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,210
Mon 19/106:00AVV - PVG
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/110:50PVG - AVV
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,251
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 5 December 2025.
Sat 14/209:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 9/517:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 3/12$909
Wed 4/309:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 26/317:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 4/12$927
Wed 4/309:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 28/317:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 4/12$969
Sat 24/114:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 24/222:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,089
Fri 27/209:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 26/317:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,177
Tue 3/312:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 25/320:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,219
Wed 10/1209:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Tue 16/1217:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,267
Thu 12/209:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 21/217:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,273
Sun 11/109:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Sun 8/217:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,338
Sun 1/314:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 3/300:15PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$1,343
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
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 10/112:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$871
Sun 11/120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/214:45SHA - MEL
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$808
Thu 22/108:40MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Mon 23/206:55PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$735
Thu 22/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Mon 23/221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$864
Sat 24/106:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/207:10PVG - MEL
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$783
Sat 24/120:15MEL - SHA
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/220:30SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$811
Sat 24/120:15MEL - SHA
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Tue 24/221:30SHA - MEL
1 stop15h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/12$820
Sat 24/120:15MEL - PVG
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/219:00PVG - MEL
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$861
Wed 28/121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Mon 20/415:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$841
Wed 28/115:00MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 10mGaruda Indonesia
Mon 20/410:05PVG - MEL
1 stop23h 10mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 2/12$877
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 5 December 2025.
Sat 17/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$395
Sun 25/107:45MEL - PVG
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$396
Fri 13/211:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$413
Wed 28/112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop31h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$414
Mon 5/123:30MEL - PVG
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$422
Mon 5/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop32h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$422
Wed 28/113:10MEL - SHA
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$440
Wed 28/113:10MEL - PVG
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$442
Sat 17/113:10MEL - SHA
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$442
Wed 28/108:10AVV - PVG
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$446
Wed 28/112:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop9h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$448
Sun 25/113:10MEL - SHA
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$455
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.
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
Fly to
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.
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?
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 $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.
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.
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