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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne Airport from $313

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 May 2026.

Tue 3/1115:25
PVG
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MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 10/1111:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 12/5$705
Sat 31/1015:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 10/1111:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 12/5$708
Mon 19/1015:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 22/1011:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 14/5$737
Mon 7/915:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 9/910:35
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 15/5$754
Sun 1/1115:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 10/1100:50
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 12/5$803
Fri 5/621:45
SHA
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MEL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Mon 8/610:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop28h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 12/5$840
Sun 18/1015:10
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 3/1111:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 12/5$842
Wed 14/1015:50
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 27/1000:50
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 14/5$843
Sun 1/1115:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 9/1111:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 12/5$850
Mon 19/1007:50
PVG
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1001:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$864
Sun 18/1002:15
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop18h 20m
VietJet Air
Tue 20/1001:30
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop26h 30m
VietJet Air
Deal found 11/5$877
Sun 1/1118:30
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Sun 8/1120:15
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop20h 40m
Air China
Deal found 12/5$928

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 16 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$705

One-way from

$313

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$910
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 3/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($297 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Melbourne 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 16 May 2026.
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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/11

15:25-09:25

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

11:25-14:15

1 stop29h 50m

$705

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/11

15:25-22:50

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

00:50-14:15

1 stop16h 25m

$708

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

02:15-23:35

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

01:30-01:00

1 stop26h 30m

$878

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

15:50-22:15

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

10:35-12:40

1 stop28h 05m

$896

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

17:30-15:40

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

20:15-22:55

1 stop29h 40m

$928

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

16:35-22:35

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

21:20-09:35

1 stop14h 15m

$948

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

22:30-22:15

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

07:25-12:05

1 stop30h 40m

$1,023

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

02:15-22:35

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

00:30-01:15

2 stops50h 45m

$1,026

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/6

16:50-08:40

1 stop13h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

10:20-13:20

1 stop29h 00m

$1,037

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/7

12:20-11:45

2 stops21h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

21:35-01:40

2 stops30h 05m

$1,072

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (average of $255). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $705). 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 SHA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 May 2026.

When flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Melbourne. 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 Shanghai to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Air China fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 10m. The distance from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport is about 8011 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $197. However, be on the lookout for offers from VietJet Air and Sichuan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne 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 Shanghai to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (average of $255). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $705). 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 airline flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

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