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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China from $393

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$694

One-way from

$393

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,337
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 26/8-6/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($82 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 30 July 2025.

Mon 3/1111:25MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Mon 1/1211:20PVG - MEL
2 stops19h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 29/7$692
Tue 26/807:30MEL - PVG
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/906:00PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$694
Wed 6/810:20MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Thu 21/821:50SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 28/7$699
Thu 14/811:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 29/814:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/7$700
Sat 23/807:30MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 45mVietJet Air
Mon 15/902:00PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 25mVietJet Air
Deal found 29/7$745
Tue 12/800:30MEL - SHA
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/813:40SHA - MEL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$754

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

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Melbourne

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

07:30-01:10

2 stops19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/9

06:00-05:30

1 stop21h 30m

$694

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/9

12:10-09:35

1 stop19h 25m

$694

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

10:20-00:20

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/8

21:55-19:20

1 stop19h 25m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/8

21:50-19:20

1 stop19h 30m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

07:30-01:15

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/9

02:00-22:25

1 stop18h 25m

$745

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

00:30-22:20

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/8

13:40-22:25

2 stops30h 45m

$754

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

07:30-01:15

1 stop19h 45m

$393

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

16:25-01:00

1 stop35h 35m

$401

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

08:00-13:10

2 stops32h 10m

$410

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$436

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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 25 July 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 $435). 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 30 July 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 25% 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 27 July 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 30 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
43 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

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
8.2
Very Good
43 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
43 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

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.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
158 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
43 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

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.
Cebu Pacific
6.8
Okay
201 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

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.
VietJet Air
5.6
Fair
145 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

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?

    XiamenAir, at $694, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and VietJet Air. Users have found that XiamenAir is 33% 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 VietJet Air ($393), Hainan Airlines ($436), and China Southern ($447).

  • 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. Chengdu follows Beijing in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights. Singapore 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 $435). 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 30 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$324Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$439Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$440Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$448Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$483Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$501Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$540Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$604Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$659Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$669Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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