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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Melbourne from $278

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$516

One-way from

$278

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 26/12-9/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 4/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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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 21 November 2024.

Thu 26/1216:30PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 15mSichuan Airlines
Thu 9/121:30MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$516
Mon 16/1212:25SHA - MEL
1 stop23h 30mChina Southern
Tue 11/311:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11$522
Sun 15/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Sun 9/323:30MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11$534
Sat 14/1201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAirAsia X
Sun 9/306:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mAirAsia X
Deal found 20/11$545
Thu 26/1221:10PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/106:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$547
Thu 26/1216:10SHA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mXiamenAir
Thu 9/112:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 20/11$666
Sat 14/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/311:25MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$729
Thu 12/1220:25SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 20mAir China
Sun 9/320:15MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 40mAir China
Deal found 20/11$732
Thu 12/1215:25PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 00mVietnam Airlines
Fri 7/311:25MEL - PVG
1 stop29h 50mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 20/11$734
Tue 17/1219:00PVG - MEL
1 stop14h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/308:40MEL - PVG
1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$881
Thu 26/1209:55PVG - AVV
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/110:25AVV - PVG
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$944
Thu 26/1219:50SHA - AVV
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/106:00AVV - SHA
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,017

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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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/12

11:35-15:10

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

20:45-10:30

1 stop16h 45m

$507

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/12

16:30-14:45

1 stop19h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 9/1

21:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

$516

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/12

21:10-15:10

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 9/1

06:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

$547

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/12

16:50-09:45

1 stop13h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 19/1

23:30-15:15

1 stop18h 45m

$556

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

12:35-22:50

1 stop13h 15m

$599

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/12

17:00-14:55

1 stop18h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 20/1

23:30-11:25

1 stop14h 55m

$640

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/12

12:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 31/12

12:35-12:40

1 stop27h 05m

$663

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/12

20:25-15:45

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 18/1

20:15-09:55

1 stop16h 40m

$812

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/4

01:35-22:55

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

06:15-00:20

1 stop20h 05m

$838

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/12

22:30-23:00

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 20/1

15:35-12:20

1 stop23h 45m

$854

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

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

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 21 November 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% 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.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

The most flights from CN2 to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 21 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Cathay Pacific and Air China 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.
Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
43 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
43 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
235 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
878 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
300 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

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 $516. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $534, and AirAsia X, from $545. 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 Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $278. Users have also found prices from $279 and $281 on China Southern and XiamenAir, 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(83%), Qantas Airways(82%) or China Eastern(82%), 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 $495. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $516 on average our data indicates $1,215 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$476Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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