Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai (MEL - SHA)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$345	China Southern 1 stop 29 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Thu, May 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is currently $345
Cheapest one-way flight	$256	AirAsia X 1 stop 26 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is currently $256
Cheapest nonstop flights	$627	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 11 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is currently $627
Last-minute weekend getaway	$460	XiamenAir 1 stop 24 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Shanghai is currently $460
Cheapest business class flights	$1,725	China Southern 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is currently $1,725

Fastest flight	9 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Shanghai takes 9 hr 55 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 Melbourne to Shanghai is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $420–540
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $740–1,350

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $800–1,400

14 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - PVG Every day

9 weekly connecting flights

MEL - SHA Every Mon, Thu, Sat
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $627

Typical price: $740–1,650

3 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - PVG Every Wed, Fri, Sun
China Southern

from $345

Typical price: $560–1,350

94 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PVG, SHA Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $665

Typical price: $690–1,650

62 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PVG, SHA Every day
Singapore Airlines

36 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PVG Every day
Air China

24 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PVG, SHA Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

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 11 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $420 to $540.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $345. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $256.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $627, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 18.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $345, flying from Apr 24 to May 7.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $665, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai starts at $345 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $256 and departs on Wed, May 13.

9 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai.
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 Melbourne to Shanghai 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 Melbourne to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 14 nonstop flights and 9 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 94 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai are:

Juneyao Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Cathay Pacific offers 62 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Singapore Airlines offers 36 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air China offers 24 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $345. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $256.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $627, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 18.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $345, flying from Apr 24 to May 7.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $665, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.

China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai.

There are 14 China Eastern direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Shanghai at price $460 is offered by XiamenAir from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.

China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai.

There are 14 China Eastern direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Shanghai start at $627 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 18 with Juneyao Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, 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 Melbourne and Shanghai start at $1,725 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Shanghai start at $345 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Shanghai, 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 Melbourne and Shanghai starts at $460 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15 with XiamenAir.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Shanghai at price $460 is offered by XiamenAir from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai, 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.