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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China from $475

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in October or July, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 4 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$539

One-way from

$475

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,471
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 5/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Shanghai
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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 4 January 2025.

Wed 5/306:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mAirAsia X
Sat 29/301:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mAirAsia X
Deal found 2/1$539
Wed 19/211:25MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 45mChina Southern
Fri 7/316:50SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 2/1$539
Thu 15/510:20MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Sun 15/606:55PVG - MEL
1 stop23h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 3/1$565
Fri 7/306:15MEL - PVG
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/323:05PVG - MEL
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$571
Sat 1/312:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 8/310:10SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/1$573
Sun 23/220:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 27/209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/1$619
Wed 12/321:30MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 3/411:55PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/1$632
Fri 21/220:45MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 27/221:10PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$639
Tue 28/122:30MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 4/220:20PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/1$655
Mon 1/905:55MEL - PVG
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 15/908:05PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/1$726
Wed 12/309:00MEL - PVG
Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 3/417:30PVG - MEL
Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 2/1$743
Wed 12/320:15MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 40mAir China
Sat 5/420:25SHA - MEL
1 stop16h 10mAir China
Deal found 2/1$747

Find flights from Melbourne to Shanghai within your budget

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 4 January 2025.

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MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

06:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/3

01:35-05:00

1 stop24h 25m

$539

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

11:25-10:10

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/3

16:50-09:45

1 stop13h 55m

$539

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

12:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/3

10:10-10:35

1 stop21h 25m

$573

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

11:25-11:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/3

21:55-20:20

1 stop19h 25m

$589

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

06:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

11:55-15:20

1 stop24h 25m

$595

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/2

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

$619

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

21:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/4

11:55-15:20

1 stop24h 25m

$632

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

20:45-19:55

1 stop26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/2

21:10-15:10

1 stop15h 00m

$639

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 28/1

22:30-05:55

Nonstop10h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/2

20:20-10:00

Nonstop10h 40m

$655

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

09:00-16:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/4

17:30-07:00

Nonstop10h 30m

$743

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 27 December 2024.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 4 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Shanghai. 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 4 January 2025.

The most flights from MEL to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 4 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with AirAsia X, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern from Melbourne to Shanghai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
212 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Hainan Airlines
7.5
Good
36 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

China Southern
7.4
Good
84 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    AirAsia X, at $539, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and XiamenAir. Users have found that AirAsia X is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are Cebu Pacific ($476), China Southern ($507), and Juneyao Airlines ($516).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are LATAM Airlines (80%), Juneyao Airlines (80%) and Air France (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is generally $2,029, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $466. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $491 for that flight.

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

    Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai that have stopovers, most of them stop in Guangzhou. Xiamen sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai. Haikou comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights.

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

    Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Beijing least often. Chengdu follows Beijing in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights. Singapore ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$427Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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XiamenAirCheapest$436Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$438Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$506Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$526Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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AirAsia XCheapest$527Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$606Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$620Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$689Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$752Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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