What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

AirAsia X, at $551, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include XiamenAir and Hainan Airlines. Users have found that AirAsia X is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

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 Hainan Airlines ($326), Sichuan Airlines ($351), and XiamenAir ($364). Find deals

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is generally $2,014, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $396. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $482 for that flight.

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 Air France (97%), Qantas Airways (96%) and China Eastern (96%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Cathay Pacific are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.

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. Singapore follows Beijing in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights. Hong Kong ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights.

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

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

February can be a great time to fly to Shanghai from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $860. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $489. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

$326+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in July or October, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

Round-trip from	$551
One-way from	$326
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,062

AirAsia X
11/6-9/7
2 total stops
39h 20m total
Melbourne to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines
1/6
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 ($225 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 16 April 2025.

Sat 18/1012:35MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir

Sun 16/1116:10SHA - MEL

1 stop15h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 13/4$546

Fri 6/607:00MEL - PVG

1 stop19h 20mAirAsia X

Tue 10/606:00PVG - MEL

1 stop21h 30mAirAsia X

Deal found 15/4$573

Sun 11/519:45MEL - PVG

1 stop21h 35mHainan Airlines

Sat 21/616:25PVG - MEL

1 stop19h 40mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4$578

Sun 11/519:45MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines

Sat 21/608:30SHA - MEL

1 stop27h 35mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4$578

Sat 17/520:20MEL - PVG

1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines

Thu 12/615:10PVG - MEL

1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 14/4$581

Sat 17/521:45MEL - PVG

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/508:05PVG - MEL

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$628

Wed 21/520:00MEL - SHA

1 stop19h 15mAir China

Sat 24/514:45SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 50mAir China

Deal found 14/4$672

Wed 3/905:55MEL - PVG

1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sun 14/900:35PVG - MEL

1 stop14h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/4$680

Fri 29/810:20MEL - SHA

1 stop14h 00mChina Southern

Tue 2/916:50SHA - MEL

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 14/4$719

Sat 17/523:30MEL - PVG

1 stop27h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 7/602:25PVG - MEL

1 stop14h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/4$721

Tue 13/521:30MEL - SHA

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/508:30SHA - MEL

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$760

Mon 19/507:25MEL - SHA

1 stop15h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 5/613:20SHA - MEL

1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/4$770

Best flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

Wed 11/607:00MEL - PVG

1 stop19h 20mAirAsia X

Wed 9/706:00PVG - MEL

1 stop20h 00mAirAsia X

Deal found 14/4$551

Fri 2/511:35MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir

Tue 27/521:10SHA - MEL

1 stop34h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/4$556

Tue 13/519:45MEL - PVG

1 stop21h 35mHainan Airlines

Thu 29/516:25PVG - MEL

1 stop19h 40mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4$576

Sat 17/520:20MEL - PVG

1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines

Thu 12/615:10PVG - MEL

1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 14/4$581

Sun 18/507:00MEL - PVG

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/615:10PVG - MEL

1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$625

Wed 21/520:00MEL - SHA

1 stop19h 15mAir China

Sat 24/514:45SHA - MEL

1 stop21h 50mAir China

Deal found 14/4$672

Tue 26/815:40MEL - PVG

1 stop16h 55mSingapore Airlines

Wed 3/900:35PVG - MEL

1 stop14h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/4$711

Tue 10/606:30MEL - PVG

1 stop34h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Thu 31/716:00PVG - MEL

1 stop35h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 15/4$713

Sat 17/523:30MEL - PVG

1 stop27h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 7/602:25PVG - MEL

1 stop14h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/4$721

Tue 10/621:00MEL - PVG

1 stop21h 30mChina Southern

Wed 9/721:55PVG - MEL

1 stop32h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 14/4$759

Mon 19/507:25MEL - SHA

1 stop15h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 5/613:20SHA - MEL

1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/4$770

Mon 19/511:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 5/620:55PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/4$896

Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

Fri 23/508:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Sat 24/517:30PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/4$881

Sat 17/511:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Wed 11/600:15PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/4$891

Fri 6/608:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/620:55PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,103

Tue 13/511:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 19/520:55PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/4$1,398

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai. Data last updated 16 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 20/408:00MEL - PVG

1 stop32h 30mPhilippine Airlines

Sun 11/516:00PVG - MEL

1 stop35h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 15/4$820

Sun 20/414:25MEL - SHA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Sun 11/513:20SHA - MEL

1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/4$903

Sun 20/414:25MEL - PVG

1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific

Sat 10/507:20PVG - MEL

1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/4$905

Sun 20/408:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/506:00PVG - MEL

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,001

Sun 20/414:50MEL - SHA

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/513:20SHA - MEL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,223

Sun 20/423:30MEL - PVG

1 stop16h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 8/502:25PVG - MEL

1 stop27h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,508

Wed 23/411:35MEL - PVG

2 stops34h 00mXiamenAir

Sat 3/520:45PVG - MEL

2 stops34h 50mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/4$949

Wed 23/420:00MEL - PVG

1 stop16h 15mAir China

Sat 3/515:55PVG - MEL

1 stop20h 40mAir China

Deal found 15/4$1,272

Wed 23/411:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Sat 3/521:50PVG - MEL

1 stop34h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/4$1,286

Wed 23/408:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Sat 3/517:30PVG - MEL

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,346

Wed 23/407:00MEL - PVG

1 stop19h 20mAirAsia X

Fri 2/501:35PVG - MEL

1 stop16h 45mAirAsia X

Deal found 15/4$1,438

Thu 24/411:35MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 10mXiamenAir

Sun 27/421:10SHA - MEL

1 stop34h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/4$1,320

One-way flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

Sun 1/619:45MEL - SHA

1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/4$326

Thu 1/520:20MEL - PVG

1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 14/4$351

Fri 2/511:35MEL - SHA

1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/4$364

Wed 28/500:30MEL - SHA

2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$368

Sun 1/608:00MEL - PVG

Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/4$389

Wed 28/510:20MEL - SHA

1 stop14h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 15/4$389

Sun 25/521:30MEL - PVG

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$395

Mon 14/710:20MEL - PVG

1 stop28h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/4$406

Sun 13/700:25MEL - PVG

1 stop25h 40mCebu Pacific

Deal found 14/4$419

Fri 2/511:35MEL - PVG

2 stops34h 00mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/4$458

Sat 21/600:30MEL - PVG

1 stop26h 30mVietJet Air

Deal found 14/4$537

Wed 30/420:00MEL - PVG

2 stops21h 00mAir China

Deal found 14/4$585

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/5

21:10-09:35

1 stop34h 25m

$556

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

07:00-00:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/5

06:00-05:30

1 stop21h 30m

$571

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

19:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/6

16:25-14:05

1 stop19h 40m

$578

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/6

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$578

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/6

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

$581

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

21:45-00:20

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/5

08:05-11:35

1 stop25h 30m

$628

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

05:55-18:05

1 stop14h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/9

00:35-17:10

1 stop14h 35m

$680

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

23:30-01:20

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/6

02:25-19:15

1 stop14h 50m

$721

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 11/9

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/12

20:05-09:45

1 stop34h 40m

$722

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

11:35-19:35

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/5

20:45-09:35

2 stops58h 50m

$726

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 40 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Shanghai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai

The most flights from MEL to CN2 are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai 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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Singapore Airlines 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.

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Hainan Airlines

8.1

Very Good

37 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Thai Airways

7.7

Good

323 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

846 reviews

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai round-trip?
AirAsia X, at $551, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include XiamenAir and Hainan Airlines. Users have found that AirAsia X is 45% 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 Hainan Airlines ($326), Sichuan Airlines ($351), and XiamenAir ($364).
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 Air France (97%), Qantas Airways (96%) and China Eastern (96%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is generally $2,014, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $396. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $482 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. Singapore follows Beijing in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights. Hong Kong 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$407	Average$676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
AirAsia X	Cheapest$414	Average$542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$418	Average$519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$426	Average$732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Air China	Cheapest$495	Average$759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest$514	Average$777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$552	Average$779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$607	Average$795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$675	Average$1,051	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$686	Average$792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, China from $326

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Shanghai are usually found in July or October, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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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 Airport to Shanghai

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 11 April 2025.

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

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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 16 April 2025.