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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from $320

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne are usually found in December or June, booked 25 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 17 Januar 2025.

Round-trip from

$546

One-way from

$320

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,455
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 22/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 17 Januar 2025.

Do 6/308:50SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Mi 19/311:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$546
Do 6/309:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mi 19/312:25MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$566
So 23/210:10SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 15mXiamenAir
Do 27/212:25MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/1$998
Mo 3/313:35SHA - MEL
1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific
Mo 10/306:00MEL - SHA
2 stops17h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,077
So 16/220:25SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 20mAir China
So 23/220:15MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 40mAir China
Deal found 17/1$4,937

Find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne within your budget

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 17 Januar 2025.

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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Do 6/3

08:50-09:45

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Mi 19/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$546

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Do 6/3

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Mi 19/3

12:25-10:35

1 stop25h 10m

$566

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

So 23/2

10:10-10:25

1 stop21h 15m

Melbourne

Do 27/2

12:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

$998

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mo 3/3

13:35-07:10

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Mo 10/3

06:00-20:55

2 stops17h 55m

$1,077

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

So 16/2

20:25-15:45

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

So 23/2

20:15-09:55

1 stop16h 40m

$4,937

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Do 22/5

15:50-19:20

1 stop25h 30m

$320

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mi 5/3

17:40-23:45

2 stops27h 05m

$406

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Di 4/3

20:25-15:45

1 stop16h 20m

$426

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mi 5/3

10:10-10:25

1 stop21h 15m

$444

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mo 3/3

22:30-23:00

1 stop21h 30m

$632

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/1

Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 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 25 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 17 Januar 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 17 Januar 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific from Shanghai to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.5
Good
826 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

7.5
Good
826 reviews
7.5
Good
826 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

7.4
Good
85 reviews
7.5
Good
826 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

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 $546, China Southern will fly you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $998 and $1,077, respectively. China Southern is currently priced 43% 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?

    $320 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $426 and $444, 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$511Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$526Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$644Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$828Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,004Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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