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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Melbourne from $293

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$525

One-way from

$293

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$842
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($286 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Mon 2/606:55PVG - MEL
1 stop34h 25mChina Southern
Mon 9/610:20MEL - PVG
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/3$525
Thu 8/508:30SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 35mHainan Airlines
Fri 16/519:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$568
Fri 16/515:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Fri 30/520:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/3$569
Sat 17/508:05PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/519:45MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$599
Sat 17/516:25PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 30/519:45MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/3$617
Thu 15/508:50SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 50mChina Southern
Thu 29/510:20MEL - SHA
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3$634
Sun 1/601:35PVG - MEL
1 stop16h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 9/605:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mAirAsia X
Deal found 26/3$721
Fri 16/514:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 25mXiamenAir
Fri 30/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 26/3$729
Mon 2/617:50PVG - AVV
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/606:00AVV - PVG
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$794
Sat 17/507:10SHA - MEL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$821
Fri 16/514:30PVG - MEL
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 30/507:25MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/3$909
Fri 16/502:00PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 35mVietJet Air
Thu 29/500:30MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 30mVietJet Air
Deal found 26/3$988

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/6

06:55-19:20

1 stop34h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

10:20-16:30

1 stop32h 10m

$525

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/5

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$568

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

$569

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/6

18:50-19:20

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

10:20-15:25

1 stop31h 05m

$580

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

$599

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/5

16:25-14:05

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

19:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

$617

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/6

01:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

05:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

$721

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/5

14:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

$729

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - AVV

PVGAVV

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/6

17:50-22:50

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 9/6

06:00-12:15

2 stops32h 15m

$794

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/5

07:10-11:35

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

$821

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne 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 PVG to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 27 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 20 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 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 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, 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 27 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Hainan Airlines and Thai Airways from Shanghai to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
829 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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
829 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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
829 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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
317 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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
829 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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 to Melbourne round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai to Melbourne round-trip from $525. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hainan Airlines, from $568, and Sichuan Airlines, from $569. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $349. Users have also found prices from $395 and $396 on Sichuan Airlines and Vietnam Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    The most popular route from Shanghai to Melbourne is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Shanghai Pu Dong - Melbourne or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne Avalon.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne consider choosing Air France(94%), China Eastern(93%) or Qantas Airways(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $537. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $577 on average our data indicates $863 when flying from Shanghai to Melbourne.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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 to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Shanghai to Melbourne 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$492Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$812Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,059Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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