Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, China from $380
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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 Friday 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 (ME1) 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 4 July 2025.
Round-trip from | $663 |
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One-way from | $380 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $1,263 |
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to ShanghaiExplore 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 4 July 2025.
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 4 July 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - PVG
MELPVG
Melbourne
Tue 29/7
21:00-20:30
1 stop25h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 10/8
22:00-08:40
1 stop32h 40m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - PVG
MELPVG
Melbourne
Tue 30/9
20:20-13:50
1 stop19h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 23/10
15:10-15:20
1 stop21h 10m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - PVG
MELPVG
Melbourne
Mon 1/9
21:45-01:00
2 stops29h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 3/9
01:35-20:20
1 stop16h 45m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Wed 17/9
10:20-22:20
1 stop14h 00m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 10/12
08:50-06:50
1 stop19h 00m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - PVG
MELPVG
Melbourne
Tue 19/8
07:30-01:15
1 stop19h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 12/9
02:00-22:25
1 stop18h 25m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - PVG
MELPVG
Melbourne
Thu 21/8
18:25-13:25
1 stop21h 00m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 25/8
00:35-20:35
1 stop18h 00m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - PVG
MELPVG
Melbourne
Wed 30/7
08:00-14:30
1 stop32h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 3/8
16:00-05:00
1 stop35h 00m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Sun 17/8
11:35-19:00
1 stop33h 25m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 24/8
21:55-09:35
1 stop33h 40m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Sat 11/10
08:30-09:20
2 stops27h 50m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Fri 24/10
07:55-06:00
2 stops19h 05m
MelbourneShanghai
MEL - SHA
MELSHA
Melbourne
Tue 11/11
00:45-12:20
1 stop14h 35m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 10/12
13:35-07:10
1 stop14h 35m
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.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Shanghai
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 27 June 2025.
Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne 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 to Shanghai?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai (average of $429). Flying from Melbourne 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 4 July 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne 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 to Shanghai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne 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 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 4 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Melbourne to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Entertainment
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Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
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Food
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Crew
Food
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Crew
Food
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Crew
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Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Crew
Food
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Overall
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Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
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