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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from $398

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne are usually found in December or June, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$715

One-way from

$398

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,399
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 6/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Tue 6/512:10SHA - MEL
1 stop19h 25mXiamenAir
Tue 20/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/4$715
Sat 17/514:50SHA - MEL
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Sat 24/510:20MEL - SHA
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 14/4$729
Sat 17/513:20SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/516:30MEL - SHA
2 stops21h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$988
Tue 6/515:00SHA - MEL
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/519:45MEL - SHA
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,023

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl 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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/5

12:10-09:35

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

$715

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/5

14:50-19:20

1 stop26h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

10:20-14:20

1 stop30h 00m

$729

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/5

13:20-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

16:30-12:05

2 stops21h 35m

$988

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/5

15:00-11:45

2 stops18h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

19:45-15:30

2 stops21h 45m

$1,023

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

21:00-05:00

2 stops54h 00m

$398

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

13:20-22:15

1 stop30h 55m

$464

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/8

21:55-09:35

2 stops57h 40m

$721

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

13:05-10:00

2 stops18h 55m

$844

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/4

Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 Hongqiao Intl 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 15 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
China Eastern
7.2
Good
143 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $715, XiamenAir will fly you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to XiamenAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $729 and $988, respectively. XiamenAir is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $464 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Eastern, with prices starting from $721 and $844, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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China SouthernCheapest$497Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$630Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$1,051Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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