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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, China from $339

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in October or July, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$558

One-way from

$339

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$948
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 23/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 23/520:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 26/515:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$558
Tue 20/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
Tue 10/614:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 24/3$563
Thu 5/610:20MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 19/617:50PVG - MEL
1 stop23h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$573
Tue 20/519:45MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/608:05PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$601
Wed 30/709:15MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 13/816:50PVG - MEL
1 stop16h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$659
Sun 18/519:45MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 35mHainan Airlines
Mon 26/516:25PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$670
Thu 8/510:20MEL - SHA
1 stop26h 00mChina Southern
Thu 15/516:50SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$673
Fri 9/507:00MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 20mAirAsia X
Fri 16/501:35PVG - MEL
1 stop16h 45mAirAsia X
Deal found 25/3$708
Tue 20/514:55AVV - PVG
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/601:35PVG - AVV
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$725
Tue 12/800:25MEL - PVG
1 stop25h 40mCebu Pacific
Sat 6/901:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 30mCebu Pacific
Deal found 24/3$795
Wed 8/1014:25MEL - PVG
1 stop37h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 28/1002:15PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3$808
Fri 9/521:30MEL - SHA
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/508:30SHA - MEL
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$814

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Shanghai 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

$558

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/6

14:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

$563

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

10:20-00:20

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/6

17:50-19:20

1 stop23h 30m

$573

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

19:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

08:05-11:35

1 stop25h 30m

$601

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

09:15-22:45

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/8

16:50-11:00

1 stop16h 10m

$659

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

19:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

16:25-14:05

1 stop19h 40m

$670

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

10:20-10:20

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/5

16:50-08:40

1 stop13h 50m

$673

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:00-00:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

01:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

$708

MelbourneShanghai

AVV - PVG

AVVPVG

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 20/5

20:55-00:20

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

06:00-14:10

2 stops30h 10m

$725

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

00:25-00:05

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/9

01:35-23:05

1 stop19h 30m

$795

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 MEL to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines from Melbourne to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
825 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
723 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
825 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
825 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Shanghai round-trip from $558. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $563, and China Southern, from $573. Users have found that Sichuan Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $339. However, be on the lookout for offers from XiamenAir and Juneyao Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Shanghai for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to Shanghai are Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong and Melbourne Avalon - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

    Before booking your flight to Shanghai from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (99%), Qantas Airways (98%), China Eastern( 98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai? While on average our users pay $2,386, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $326. The most popular route (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $418.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Melbourne to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Guangzhou most often. Xiamen is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. Haikou comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Shanghai flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Shanghai flights?

    Melbourne to Shanghai flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Beijing. Singapore sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Shanghai. Chengdu ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Melbourne to Shanghai flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai 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 Melbourne to Shanghai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$411Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$423Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$431Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AirAsia XCheapest$467Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$500Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$507Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$559Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$613Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$660Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$682Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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