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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 01:50 and lands at 12:05
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 08:45.

The flight takes about 10h 15m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne to Shanghai takes 10h 15m, covering 12,950 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne to Shanghai range from $746 to $1,340, with an average of $991 over the past 12 months. Anything below $746 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $991 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $593 return via Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG), compared with $1,266 for direct.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to Shanghai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $513, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL), with arrivals available at airports in Shanghai such as Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne to Shanghai route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $932 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,091, a difference of $159.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Melbourne and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 52m, compared to 14h 44m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 14h 52m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing An Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Juneyao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.