Cheap flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Melbourne and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $629
Vietjet 1 stop 19 hr Fri, Aug 21 — Thu, Sep 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $629
Cheapest one-way flight $328
Vietjet 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Aug 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $328
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,267
China Eastern Nonstop 11 hr Mon, Jun 22 — Mon, Jul 6
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $1,267
Last-minute weekend getaway $735
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $735
Cheapest business class flights $2,413
Philippine Airlines 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Aug 27 — Wed, Sep 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $2,413
Fastest flight 10 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Melbourne takes 10 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $455–690
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $680–1,100

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Melbourne

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $930–1,500
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - MEL Every day
  • Juneyao Airlines
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $790–1,650
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - MEL Every Tue, Thu, Sat
  • China Southern
    from $744
    Typical price: $610–1,300
    95 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - MEL Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $735
    Typical price: $750–1,450
    60 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - MEL Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    38 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - MEL Every day
  • Air China
    35 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 9 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 28 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $455 to $690.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Vietjet from $629. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vietjet from $328.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $744, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $735, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne starts at $629 from Fri, Aug 21 to Thu, Sep 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $328 and departs on Thu, Aug 13.
10 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 10 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 95 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne are:
  • Juneyao Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 60 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Singapore Airlines offers 38 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Air China offers 35 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Vietjet from $629. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vietjet from $328.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $744, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $735, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 27.
China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Melbourne.
  • There are 10 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Melbourne at price $735 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Melbourne.
  • There are 10 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Melbourne start at $1,267 from Mon, Jun 22 to Mon, Jul 6 with China Eastern.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Melbourne start at $2,413 from Thu, Aug 27 to Wed, Sep 9 with Philippine Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Melbourne start at $629 from Fri, Aug 21 to Thu, Sep 3.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Melbourne starts at $735 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Cathay Pacific.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Melbourne at price $735 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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