Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China
MEL — SHA
30 Oct — 6 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 Monday
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 30 September 2026.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
January
Average price
$1,278
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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.
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 $708). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,487). 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 September 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 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.
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 September 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.
food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
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?
AirAsia X, at $229, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Sichuan Airlines. Users have found that AirAsia X is 79% 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 ($233), AirAsia X ($252), and Sichuan Airlines ($362).
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.
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. Hong Kong 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 $708). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,487). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 30 September 2026.
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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Shanghai from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.
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