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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China from $365

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in January or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 7 February 2026.

Wed 4/308:40
MEL
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PVG
1 stop19h 05m
China Southern
Mon 9/320:25
PVG
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MEL
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$557
Wed 4/308:40
MEL
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SHA
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Mon 9/310:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop19h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$557
Sat 21/321:40
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop20h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 29/315:10
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/2$570
Mon 9/311:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop27h 00m
China Southern
Mon 16/320:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 4/2$573
Mon 27/707:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop23h 45m
AirAsia X
Sat 1/806:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 6/2$574
Thu 5/313:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop13h 40m
Hong Kong Airlines
Mon 9/312:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 4/2$576
Thu 5/313:00
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop30h 50m
Hong Kong Airlines
Mon 9/318:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop14h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 4/2$576
Mon 9/306:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 30m
AirAsia X
Sun 15/301:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/2$577
Sat 7/311:25
MEL
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SHA
1 stop24h 50m
China Southern
Fri 13/316:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop13h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 4/2$577
Thu 5/311:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 9/318:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$579
Wed 11/301:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 45m
AirAsia X
Sat 14/301:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 6/2$580
Sun 22/311:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Sun 29/321:55
PVG
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MEL
1 stop19h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2$583

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$557

One-way from

$365

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$898
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/3-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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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 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

08:40-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

10:50-09:45

1 stop19h 55m

$557

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

01:00-04:45

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

01:35-05:00

1 stop24h 25m

$582

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

21:45-00:20

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

01:35-05:30

1 stop25h 55m

$606

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

15:10-14:10

1 stop21h 00m

$617

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

15:10-14:10

1 stop21h 00m

$617

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$617

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$617

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-14:10

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

11:40-13:00

1 stop22h 20m

$680

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

21:20-15:25

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/6

15:35-12:00

1 stop18h 25m

$680

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

21:20-11:55

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/5

21:45-12:00

1 stop36h 15m

$683

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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 Airport to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 30 January 2026.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai (average of $413). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $620). 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 7 February 2026.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Shanghai delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 6% 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 7 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,159 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,159 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,159 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,159 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,159 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

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 Airport to Shanghai?

    Airlines like China Southern, AirAsia X, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 10m. There are 8032 km between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    AirAsia X, at $226, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. 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 Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are Sichuan Airlines ($188), Shenzhen Airlines ($232), and AirAsia X ($235).

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

    Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai that have stopovers, most of them stop in Guangzhou. Xiamen sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai. Hong Kong comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Temple Street Night Market. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Temple Street Night Market can be accessed by travelling approximately 12.6 km, 29.5 km, and 25.8 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

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

    Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Chengdu least often. Haikou follows Chengdu in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai (average of $413). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $620). 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$226Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$370Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$403Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$440Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$449Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$450Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$472Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$506Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$557Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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