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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China from $398

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in January or November, booked 82 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 28 March 2026.

Sat 25/405:15
MEL
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PVG
1 stop21h 05m
AirAsia X
Wed 20/501:35
PVG
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MEL
1 stop16h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 27/3$581
Sun 17/507:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 20m
AirAsia X
Sat 13/601:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/3$603
Sat 30/506:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
AirAsia X
Mon 8/601:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 28/3$605
Tue 19/500:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
AirAsia X
Wed 10/606:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/3$611
Tue 21/405:15
MEL
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PVG
1 stop21h 05m
AirAsia X
Sat 9/501:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 24/3$613
Sun 19/407:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 20m
AirAsia X
Tue 5/506:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
AirAsia X
Deal found 27/3$614
Tue 21/405:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
AirAsia X
Sun 10/501:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/3$621
Sun 31/519:45
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 6/608:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$634
Fri 29/519:45
MEL
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SHA
1 stop29h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 6/608:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 23/3$639
Fri 29/519:45
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 11/608:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$655
Tue 12/519:45
MEL
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SHA
1 stop29h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 11/608:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$659
Sun 24/519:45
MEL
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SHA
1 stop29h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 4/608:30
SHA
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MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 25/3$664

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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$581

One-way from

$398

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$939
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 25/4-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m 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 28 March 2026.
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MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

11:55-14:10

1 stop24h 15m

$774

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/8

15:05-14:10

1 stop21h 05m

$780

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

$780

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/8

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

$780

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

21:45-00:20

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

01:35-04:00

1 stop24h 25m

$832

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

$905

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

15:05-14:10

1 stop21h 05m

$905

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

07:45-01:10

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

15:25-08:20

1 stop14h 55m

$954

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

07:45-01:10

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

15:25-08:20

1 stop14h 55m

$974

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

11:55-14:10

1 stop24h 15m

$1,076

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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 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 13 March 2026.

Booking 82 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 $438). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $629). 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 28 March 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 12% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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 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 12% 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 28 March 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
1,232 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,232 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,232 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,232 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,232 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

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 Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia X, and Shenzhen Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in about 15h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 25m. 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 $232, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hainan Airlines and China Southern. 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 Shenzhen Airlines ($235), AirAsia X ($254), and Sichuan Airlines ($303).

  • 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 $438). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $629). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$232Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$430Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$467Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$478Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$486Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$516Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$539Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$557Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$565Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$580Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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