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SHA — MEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$193

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines

Most popular destination

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN)
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai is currently to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl.
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On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of $295).
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Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Shanghai (average return price of $449).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 13/511:20SHA - HND
1 stop11h 45mTianjin Airlines
Mon 19/501:30HND - SHA
1 stop9h 45mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 24/3$391
Mon 12/508:20SHA - HND
Nonstop3h 10mShanghai Airlines
Mon 19/514:30HND - SHA
Nonstop3h 50mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 23/3$426
Mon 12/511:30SHA - HND
1 stop7h 30mAir China
Mon 19/516:00HND - SHA
1 stop7h 40mAir China
Deal found 23/3$445
Mon 12/522:30SHA - HND
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/510:05HND - SHA
1 stop11h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$506
Mon 9/621:55PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Thu 12/610:20MEL - PVG
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$547
Wed 4/606:55PVG - SYD
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Wed 30/710:05SYD - PVG
1 stop36h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$555
Fri 16/515:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Fri 30/520:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$574
Sat 10/513:35SHA - HND
Nonstop3h 10mANA
Sat 24/510:05HND - SHA
Nonstop3h 10mANA
Deal found 24/3$592
Sat 17/508:05PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/519:45MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$603
Fri 2/512:10SHA - HND
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/515:45HND - SHA
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$619
Mon 30/621:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Tue 15/721:45SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$628
Mon 12/515:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/516:20SYD - PVG
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$660

Find flights from Shanghai within your budget

Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 25 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/5

11:20-00:05

1 stop11h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 19/5

01:30-10:15

1 stop9h 45m

$391

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/5

08:20-12:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 19/5

14:30-17:20

Nonstop3h 50m

$426

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/5

11:30-20:00

1 stop7h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 19/5

16:00-22:40

1 stop7h 40m

$445

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/5

22:30-21:35

1 stop22h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 15/5

10:05-20:55

1 stop11h 50m

$506

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/6

21:55-19:20

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

10:20-20:30

1 stop36h 10m

$547

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/6

06:55-19:40

1 stop34h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

10:05-20:30

1 stop36h 25m

$555

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

$574

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/5

13:35-17:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 24/5

10:05-12:15

Nonstop3h 10m

$592

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/5

08:05-11:35

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

19:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

$603

ShanghaiTokyo

SHA - HND

SHAHND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/5

12:10-01:30

1 stop12h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 9/5

15:45-10:10

1 stop19h 25m

$619

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $406). Flying from Shanghai in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,063). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Shanghai would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: China Eastern, China Southern, XiamenAir, Cathay Pacific. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

China Southern

China Southern

From $178

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $268

Spring Airlines

Spring Airlines

From $88

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From $160

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Garuda Indonesia
8.2
Very Good
71 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
316 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
192 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai is April. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Shanghai?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Shanghai:
    Fly from Shanghai to Melbourne from $603 round trip

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    Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Shanghai for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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