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Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai from $354

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai (MEL-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:20 - 13:50MEL-PVG
19h 30m1 stop
13:10 - 14:20PVG-MEL
23h 10m1 stop
$514Sichuan Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
20:20 - 13:50MEL-PVG
19h 30m1 stop
13:10 - 14:20PVG-MEL
23h 10m1 stop
$516Sichuan Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
10:20 - 00:20MEL-PVG
16h 00m1 stop
21:55 - 19:20PVG-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
$525China Southern
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Sat, 20 Jul - Thu, 29 Aug
11:20 - 13:00MEL-PVG
28h 40m1 stop
05:55 - 20:30PVG-MEL
35h 35m1 stop
$528China Southern
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Fri, 11 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
20:20 - 13:50MEL-PVG
19h 30m1 stop
06:40 - 11:35PVG-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
$552
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Mon, 3 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
11:35 - 22:40MEL-SHA
13h 05m1 stop
16:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
15h 25m1 stop
$560XiamenAir
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Mon, 27 May - Mon, 10 Jun
20:20 - 11:50MEL-PVG
17h 30m1 stop
01:35 - 21:55PVG-MEL
18h 20m1 stop
$593
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Mon, 3 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
11:35 - 14:45MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
14:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
17h 25m1 stop
$667XiamenAir
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Thu, 23 May - Mon, 27 May
00:35 - 13:25MEL-PVG
15h 50m1 stop
00:10 - 18:10PVG-MEL
15h 00m1 stop
$790Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 19 Oct - Tue, 29 Oct
07:15 - 22:45MEL-PVG
17h 30m1 stop
14:30 - 07:25PVG-MEL
14h 55m1 stop
$802Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 30 Aug - Sat, 14 Sep

Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai cost $354 and was between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Melbourne Airport to Hangzhou. The average price for a return flight for this route is $632.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is April, where tickets cost $868 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,629 and $1,484 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $469, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 29 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on AirAsia X ($354) and XiamenAir ($408). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Sichuan Airlines ($514) and China Southern ($525).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai.
There is just one airline that flies from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai direct and that is China Eastern. The best one-way deal found from China Eastern for the route is $859.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 10h 48m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai take?

Flying to Shanghai from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 10h 20m.

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Cheapest flight

$354
Flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai was $234 for a one-way ticket and $340 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

    On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Shanghai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Shanghai from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Guangzhou is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Shanghai

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Melbourne

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/5Thu
1 stopAirAsia X
27h 10mMEL-PVG
$354
30/5Thu
1 stopXiamenAir
23h 15mMEL-SHA
$408
29/5Wed
1 stopVietJet Air
26h 25mMEL-PVG
$440
30/5Thu
2 stops
35h 35mMEL-SHA
$440
30/5Thu
3 stops
35h 40mMEL-SHA
$460
3/8Sat
1 stopVietJet Air
26h 25mMEL-PVG
$496
30/5Thu
directChina Eastern
10h 50mMEL-PVG
$593
13/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
16h 00mMEL-PVG
$1,283
13/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
25h 05mMEL-SHA
$1,283
13/6Thu
directChina Eastern
10h 50mMEL-PVG
$1,968

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