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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$423	AirAsia X 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Oct 31 — Sat, Nov 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $423
Cheapest one-way flight	$173	AirAsia X 1 stop 20 hr Wed, Dec 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $173
Cheapest nonstop flights	$718	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 11 hr Thu, Dec 18 — Wed, Dec 31	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $718
Last-minute weekend getaway	$511	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Oct 23 — Sun, Oct 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $511
Cheapest business class flights	$2,167	Hainan 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Dec 11 — Wed, Dec 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is currently $2,167

Fastest flight	10 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Melbourne takes 10 hr 5 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 May. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $385–540
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $660–1,200

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Melbourne

China Eastern

Nonstop

from $890

Typical price: $860–1,450

9 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - MEL Every day

12 weekly connecting flights

SHA - MEL Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $718

Typical price: $710–1,900

3 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - MEL Every Tue, Thu, Sat
China Southern

from $444

Typical price: $580–1,250

80 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - MEL Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $511

Typical price: $550–1,400

73 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - MEL Every day
Singapore Airlines

Typical price: $1,450–2,800

46 weekly connecting flights

PVG - MEL Every day
Air China

40 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 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 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 49 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

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $385 to $540.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $423. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $173.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $890, flying from Dec 19 to Jan 4.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $718, flying from Dec 18 to Dec 31.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $444, flying from Dec 28 to Jan 13.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $511, flying from Oct 23 to Nov 6.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne starts at $423 from Fri, Oct 31 to Sat, Nov 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $173 and departs on Wed, Dec 10.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

10 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Melbourne.

When should you fly to Melbourne, Australia?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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 is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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 9 nonstop flights and 12 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 80 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 73 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 46 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air China offers 40 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia X from $423. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $173.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $890, flying from Dec 19 to Jan 4.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $718, flying from Dec 18 to Dec 31.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $444, flying from Dec 28 to Jan 13.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $511, flying from Oct 23 to Nov 6.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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

There are 9 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Melbourne at price $511 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 26.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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

There are 9 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.

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Melbourne start at $718 from Thu, Dec 18 to Wed, Dec 31 with Juneyao Airlines.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Melbourne start at $2,167 from Thu, Dec 11 to Wed, Dec 24 with Hainan.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Melbourne start at $423 from Fri, Oct 31 to Sat, Nov 15.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Melbourne next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Melbourne starts at $511 from Thu, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 26 with Cathay Pacific.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Melbourne at price $511 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 26.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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.