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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, China from $471

MEL — SHA
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in February or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Sun 22/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 05m
Sun 29/1121:45 -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 9/11$817
Sun 8/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 05m
Fri 13/1107:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 7/11$840
Sat 21/1121:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 15/218:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/11$850
Sat 21/1121:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Sun 14/218:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/11$851
Sat 21/1121:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Wed 17/218:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/11$853
Fri 13/1112:35 -
1 stop31h 10m
Fri 27/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 6/11$854
Mon 23/1121:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 15/218:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/11$857
Tue 24/1122:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Wed 17/216:10 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 9/11$860
Mon 23/1121:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Wed 17/218:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/11$863
Sun 22/1122:15 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sat 20/216:10 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 9/11$864
Tue 24/1122:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Thu 18/218:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 9/11$866
Thu 26/1112:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Thu 3/1207:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 10/11$867

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Round-trip from

$799

One-way from

$471

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,108
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 28/1-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 8/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

15:00-11:00

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$477

MelbourneShanghai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AVVPVG

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/2

06:00-10:30

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$566

MelbourneShanghai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AVVSHA

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/2

06:00-09:15

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$567

MelbourneShanghai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AVVPVG

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 25/11

18:00-23:50

1 stop32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$584

MelbourneShanghai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AVVPVG

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 11/1

21:15-00:30

3 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$596

MelbourneShanghai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AVVSHA

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 3/12

18:00-14:15

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$605

MelbourneShanghai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AVVSHA

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/11

18:00-10:10

2 stops19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$606

MelbourneShanghai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AVVSHA

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/2

06:00-22:55

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$613

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

13:00-13:25

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$627

MelbourneShanghai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AVVPVG

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 15/11

18:00-11:20

2 stops20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$627

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $728). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,548). 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 PVG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Shanghai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Shanghai

The most flights from ME1 to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Shanghai flights typically cost between $966 and $1,186 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $799 on Shenzhen Airlines (28 Jan–22 Feb).

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 134 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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chi-Dung,Dec 2025

HKG - SGN

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chi-Dung,Dec 2025

HKG - SGN

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chi-Dung,Dec 2025

HKG - SGN

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
250 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chi-Dung,Dec 2025

HKG - SGN

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.
XiamenAir
6.8
Okay
53 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chi-Dung,Dec 2025

HKG - SGN

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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Melbourne to Shanghai in about 14h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 40m. Melbourne and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 8011 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 $262. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $471, and Hainan Airlines, from $477. Users have found that AirAsia X is 76% 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 $237. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia X and Hong Kong 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.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Before booking your flight to Shanghai from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (87%), China Eastern (87%), LATAM Airlines( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai? While on average our users pay $2,103, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $457. The most popular route (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $730.

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

    Melbourne to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Guangzhou most often. Hong Kong is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Guangzhou?

    Guangzhou travellers tend to visit China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, and Canton Tower more than anywhere else. Those on a stopover in Guangzhou interested in visiting China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, or Canton Tower can do so by traveling 27.1 km, 27.9 km, and 31.5 km, respectively from Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong travellers tend to visit Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Mid-levels Escalators more than any other notable places. Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market and Mid-levels Escalators are located about 29.5 km, 25.8 km, and 24.5 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 Xiamen.

  • 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 $728). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,548). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$262Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$471Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$477Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$500Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$531Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$563Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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XiamenAirCheapest$579Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$590Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$629Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$725Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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