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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China from $396

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in May or January, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$666

One-way from

$396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,193
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 2/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($80 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 18 September 2025.

Thu 2/1020:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 23/1015:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/9$666
Wed 5/1123:30MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 50mChina Southern
Fri 21/1120:50SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9$673
Mon 24/1121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 12/1216:30PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/9$675
Sun 23/1123:30MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 50mChina Southern
Tue 2/1221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/9$676
Mon 24/1123:30MEL - SHA
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Fri 12/1220:05SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9$678
Fri 7/1120:15MEL - SHA
1 stop27h 40mAir China
Sun 30/1117:30SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Deal found 16/9$679
Sat 15/1123:30MEL - SHA
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Sat 29/1121:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9$681
Sun 2/1112:25MEL - SHA
1 stop31h 10mXiamenAir
Sun 9/1121:45SHA - MEL
1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/9$685
Fri 31/1011:25MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 45mChina Southern
Fri 7/1106:55PVG - MEL
1 stop35h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 16/9$687
Tue 28/1012:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop9h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 29/1010:35PVG - MEL
2 stops21h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/9$693
Sun 2/1107:00MEL - PVG
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1102:15PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$697
Wed 15/1021:00MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mAir China
Tue 11/1119:15PVG - MEL
1 stop17h 30mAir China
Deal found 15/9$702

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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 18 September 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 - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

23:30-17:25

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/12

20:05-21:30

1 stop22h 25m

$678

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

21:00-09:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/12

16:30-15:40

1 stop20h 10m

$704

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

23:30-14:10

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/11

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

$710

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

12:25-16:35

1 stop31h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/11

10:10-10:25

1 stop21h 15m

$776

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

23:30-12:15

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 24/11

11:25-23:35

2 stops33h 10m

$838

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

12:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$842

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/10

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$847

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

08:00-09:00

2 stops28h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/11

18:10-06:00

2 stops32h 50m

$853

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

08:00-09:45

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/11

17:15-06:00

2 stops33h 45m

$854

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

07:30-17:25

2 stops35h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

17:15-21:20

2 stops25h 05m

$871

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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 12 September 2025.

Booking 40 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai (average of $453). 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 18 September 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 24% 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 14 September 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport 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 18 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern and China 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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, XiamenAir, and Singapore Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in about 20h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 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 $324, 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 69% 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 Hainan Airlines ($396), XiamenAir ($409), and China Southern ($450).

  • 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 Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens can be accessed by travelling approximately 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 24.7 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. Chengdu follows Beijing in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights. Haikou 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai (average of $453). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$324Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$428Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$429Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$436Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$493Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$494Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$529Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$567Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$607Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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