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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China from $505

MEL — SHA
15 Dec — 22 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in January or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Thu 26/1112:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Thu 3/1207:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 10/11$883
Tue 1/1209:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Sun 6/1210:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 9/11$900
Mon 23/1112:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Fri 27/1112:10 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 9/11$915
Mon 23/1120:40 -
1 stop25h 05m
Wed 25/1117:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 12/11$916
Tue 1/1209:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Thu 10/1216:55 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 10/11$927
Tue 1/1209:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 7/1216:55 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 12/11$930
Thu 3/1209:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Sat 5/1201:45 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 13/11$931
Tue 1/1209:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Tue 8/1201:45 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 14/11$936
Mon 30/1109:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Sat 5/1201:45 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 9/11$956
Mon 23/1109:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Sun 29/1101:45 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 11/11$958
Sun 29/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 05m
Sun 13/1207:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 13/11$959
Tue 1/1209:20 -
1 stop18h 20m
Thu 10/1201:45 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 11/11$961

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Round-trip from

$813

One-way from

$517

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,145
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 28/1-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 6/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

12:35-10:40

1 stop25h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$505

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 14/3

22:15-12:15

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$539

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

06:15-14:30

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$542

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

12:35-22:50

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 18/3

15:30-15:20

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$586

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 19/2

16:35-09:45

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$598

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

13:00-13:25

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$638

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

13:00-11:25

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$649

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$673

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

22:15-11:15

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$676

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai

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 $744). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,572). 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 PVG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai

The most flights from MEL to CN2 are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights typically cost between $1,105 and $1,260 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $813 on Shenzhen Airlines (28 Jan–22 Feb).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Shanghai delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 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?

Thursday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

Booking 38 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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
1,545 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,545 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,545 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
China Southern
7.5
Good
190 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,545 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
China Eastern
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,545 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
XiamenAir
6.8
Okay
53 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,545 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Sichuan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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 8h 30m. 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 $266, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Hainan Airlines. Users have found that AirAsia X is 77% 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 ($241), AirAsia X ($260), and Hong Kong Airlines ($380).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are Qantas Airways (87%), China Eastern (87%) and LATAM Airlines (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is generally $2,192, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $469. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $744 for that flight.

  • 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. Hong Kong sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Guangzhou?

    If you're on a stopover in Guangzhou and looking for things to do, consider visiting China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, or Canton Tower. Travellers on a stopover Guangzhou can visit China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, and Canton Tower, by traveling 27.1 km, 27.9 km, and 31.5 km, respectively after landing at Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    If you're on a stopover in Hong Kong and looking for things to do, consider visiting Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, or Mid-levels Escalators. Those on a layover in Hong Kong interested in visiting Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, or Mid-levels Escalators can do so by travelling 29.5 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 Xiamen least often.

  • 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 $744). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,572). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$266Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$480Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$486Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$509Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$541Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$573Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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XiamenAirCheapest$589Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$601Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$640Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$737Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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