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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China from $344

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 (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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$622

One-way from

$344

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,282
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 8/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 2/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Fri 8/819:45MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 35mHainan Airlines
Sat 16/820:15PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$622
Sat 2/820:20MEL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mSichuan Airlines
Mon 11/815:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/6$625
Sat 1/1112:35MEL - SHA
1 stop31h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 9/1118:05SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/6$634
Sun 2/1111:25MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Sun 9/1120:25PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 13/6$646
Sat 15/1111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Mon 15/1210:50SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6$652
Fri 7/1121:30MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$660
Wed 6/820:00MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 50mAir China
Sat 9/816:25PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Deal found 11/6$662
Thu 14/818:25MEL - PVG
1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 11/908:05PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$675
Tue 29/723:45MEL - PVG
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 3/814:30PVG - MEL
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6$712
Tue 29/723:45MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 3/813:20SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6$734
Fri 29/807:00MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 20mAirAsia X
Tue 2/906:00PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 12/6$738
Wed 1/1008:00MEL - PVG
1 stop32h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 30/1016:00PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 11/6$740

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

19:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/8

20:15-14:05

1 stop15h 50m

$622

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

20:20-17:45

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/8

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

$625

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

00:30-01:00

1 stop27h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/11

06:00-05:00

1 stop20h 00m

$632

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

12:35-16:35

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/11

18:05-10:35

1 stop13h 30m

$634

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

11:25-13:10

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/11

06:55-21:30

1 stop35h 35m

$646

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

10:50-06:50

1 stop17h 00m

$652

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

20:00-22:50

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/8

16:25-14:35

1 stop20h 10m

$662

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

18:25-15:05

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/9

08:05-07:25

1 stop21h 20m

$675

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 29/7

23:45-12:10

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

14:30-05:55

1 stop13h 25m

$712

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 29/7

23:45-12:05

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

13:20-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

$734

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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 9 June 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai (average of $429). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 13 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Melbourne to Shanghai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Hainan Airlines, at $622, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 39% 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 ($344), Hainan Airlines ($350), and XiamenAir ($356).

  • 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, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Mid-levels Escalators. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Mid-levels Escalators can be accessed by travelling approximately 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 24.5 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 Beijing least often. Singapore follows Beijing in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights. Chengdu ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai (average of $429). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$397Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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AirAsia XCheapest$404Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$442Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$449Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$481Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$483Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$539Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$587Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$659Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$669Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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