Question 1

How often are flights from Melbourne to Shanghai delayed?

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About 17% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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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.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Shanghai flights?

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Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Shanghai flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Shanghai round-trip from $230. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $466, and Sichuan Airlines, from $470. Users have found that AirAsia X is 79% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Shenzhen Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $234. 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.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai (average of $713). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,508). 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.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to Shanghai are Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong and Melbourne Avalon - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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When booking a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on China Southern, China Eastern or XiamenAir as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Shanghai flights?

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Melbourne to Shanghai flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Hong Kong.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SHA?

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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.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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Deals for Melbourne to Shanghai flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Shanghai from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to Shanghai flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Shanghai flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$1,044

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
AirAsia X	Cheapest$230	Average$610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
China Southern	Cheapest$466	Average$854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$470	Average$932	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$471	Average$584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest$526	Average$772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Garuda Indonesia	Cheapest$557	Average$778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Garuda Indonesia flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$573	Average$910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$584	Average$951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$622	Average$1,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$709	Average$1,279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SHA?

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 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.

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