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$286 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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 19/5. 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

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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19:45 - 16:10MEL-PVG
22h 25m1 stop
15:10 - 14:20PVG-MEL
21h 10m1 stop
Sun, 19 May - Sun, 26 May
19:45 - 16:10MEL-PVG
22h 25m1 stop
06:55 - 19:20PVG-MEL
34h 25m1 stop
Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
11:35 - 22:40MEL-SHA
13h 05m1 stop
16:50 - 19:20SHA-MEL
24h 30m1 stop
Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
11:35 - 22:40MEL-SHA
13h 05m1 stop
21:00 - 09:35SHA-MEL
34h 35m1 stop
$557XiamenAir
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Sun, 19 May - Sun, 26 May
11:35 - 17:00MEL-SHA
31h 25m1 stop
21:00 - 09:35SHA-MEL
34h 35m1 stop
$558XiamenAir
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Sat, 18 May - Sun, 26 May
10:20 - 00:20MEL-PVG
16h 00m1 stop
21:55 - 08:40PVG-MEL
32h 45m1 stop
$598China Southern
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Sun, 9 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
23:10 - 00:20MEL-PVG
27h 10m1 stop
01:35 - 05:30PVG-MEL
25h 55m1 stop
$648AirAsia X
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
10:20 - 00:20MEL-PVG
16h 00m1 stop
10:10 - 19:20PVG-MEL
31h 10m2 stops
$739China Southern
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Sun, 9 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
20:00 - 15:45MEL-PVG
21h 45m2 stops
16:20 - 14:35PVG-MEL
20h 15m1 stop
$741Air China
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Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
20:00 - 10:00MEL-SHA
16h 00m1 stop
20:25 - 14:35SHA-MEL
16h 10m1 stop
$770Air China
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Fri, 24 May - Sun, 16 Jun

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 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 to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Shanghai cost $356 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 $636.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Shanghai, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Shanghai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne 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 to Shanghai is April, where tickets cost $873 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,638 and $1,492 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne 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 $471, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne 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 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 to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Melbourne to Shanghai were found on XiamenAir ($557) and China Southern ($598). Hainan Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $286.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Shanghai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.
There is just one airline that flies from Melbourne to Shanghai direct and that is China Eastern. The best one-way deal found from China Eastern for the route is $862.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne 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 Thursday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne 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 to Shanghai take?

Flying between Shanghai and Melbourne will take minimum 10h 10m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$286
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 flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai was $188 for a one-way ticket and $336 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Shanghai from Melbourne?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne 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 to Shanghai.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 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.
19/5Sun
1 stopHainan Airlines
22h 25mMEL-PVG
$286
19/5Sun
1 stopHainan Airlines
29h 10mMEL-SHA
$286
17/7Wed
1 stopChina Southern
16h 00mMEL-PVG
$294
17/7Wed
1 stopChina Southern
25h 05mMEL-SHA
$294
18/5Sat
1 stopXiamenAir
23h 15mMEL-SHA
$303
6/6Thu
1 stopAirAsia X
27h 10mMEL-PVG
$348
18/5Sat
1 stopAirAsia X
27h 10mMEL-PVG
$365
19/5Sun
2 stopsXiamenAir
24h 10mMEL-PVG
$424
17/7Wed
2 stops
33h 00mAVV-PVG
$441
17/7Wed
2 stops
29h 25mAVV-SHA
$441

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
19h 30mMEL-PVG
5/6Wed
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
21h 10mPVG-MEL
$531
13/5Mon
multi-stopXiamenAir
31h 25mMEL-SHA
5/6Wed
multi-stopXiamenAir
34h 35mSHA-MEL
$537
14/5Tue
multi-stop
29h 10mMEL-SHA
29/5Wed
multi-stop
13h 50mSHA-MEL
$575
10/5Fri
multi-stopXiamenAir
23h 15mMEL-SHA
7/6Fri
multi-stopXiamenAir
19h 25mSHA-MEL
$633
13/5Mon
multi-stop
13h 05mMEL-SHA
5/6Wed
multi-stop
18h 50mSHA-MEL
$651
12/5Sun
multi-stopVietJet Air
26h 25mMEL-PVG
4/6Tue
multi-stopVietJet Air
18h 40mPVG-MEL
$795
9/5Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
22h 40mMEL-PVG
20/5Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 35mPVG-MEL
$829
14/5Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
51h 05mMEL-SHA
21/5Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
16h 25mSHA-MEL
$1,057
13/5Mon
directChina Eastern
10h 50mMEL-PVG
5/6Wed
directChina Eastern
10h 35mPVG-MEL
$1,109
9/5Thu
directChina Eastern
10h 50mMEL-PVG
20/5Mon
directChina Eastern
10h 35mPVG-MEL
$1,147

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