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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, China from $368

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in May or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 17 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$690

One-way from

$368

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,380
Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/10-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
9/9
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

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 17 July 2025.

Wed 15/1021:00MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1116:30PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$685
Sun 17/821:00MEL - SHA
1 stop19h 20mChina Southern
Mon 25/821:50SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7$691
Sun 10/811:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 15mXiamenAir
Sun 21/908:10SHA - MEL
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/7$696
Mon 3/1111:25MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 45mChina Southern
Sat 15/1111:20PVG - MEL
2 stops31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7$699
Wed 15/1021:00MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mAir China
Tue 11/1116:30PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 15mAir China
Deal found 16/7$707
Wed 15/1021:00MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1120:25SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$720
Wed 15/1021:00MEL - SHA
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Sat 15/1119:25SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 20mAir China
Deal found 16/7$730
Sat 4/1007:30MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 45mVietJet Air
Thu 23/1002:15PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 45mVietJet Air
Deal found 16/7$734
Sun 7/908:00MEL - PVG
1 stop32h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 19/1016:00PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 16/7$743
Fri 15/820:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Fri 22/815:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/7$777
Wed 6/820:00MEL - SHA
2 stops26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 21/822:30SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/7$854
Thu 24/706:00AVV - PVG
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/818:20PVG - AVV
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$930

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Shanghai

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Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

21:00-09:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

16:30-15:45

1 stop20h 15m

$685

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

21:00-14:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/8

21:50-19:20

1 stop19h 30m

$691

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/9

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

$696

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

11:25-13:10

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

11:20-21:30

2 stops31h 10m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

21:00-09:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

16:30-15:45

1 stop20h 15m

$707

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

21:00-16:55

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

18:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

$707

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

20:25-15:45

1 stop16h 20m

$720

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

07:30-01:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

02:15-06:00

1 stop24h 45m

$734

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

08:00-14:30

1 stop32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/10

16:00-06:00

1 stop35h 00m

$743

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/8

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

$777

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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 11 July 2025.

Booking 82 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai (average of $432). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 17 July 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 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 Thursday 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?

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 17 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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.

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Shanghai round-trip from $691. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $696, and Air China, from $707. Users have found that China Southern is 33% 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 VietJet Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $382. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and China Southern, 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 Mid-levels Escalators 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 Mid-levels Escalators are located about 12.6 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?

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai (average of $432). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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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AirAsia XCheapest$324Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$439Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$439Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$447Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$482Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$502Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$540Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$602Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$658Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$668Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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