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Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights:

• China Eastern: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $610 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with $1,219 for direct.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 8% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Melbourne Airport to Shanghai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $930 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,013, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Airport to Shanghai route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road, and Xujiahui Shopping District. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 18:27
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 08:57.

The flight takes about 10h 27m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of $939. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai takes 10h 27m, covering 12,920 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.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $446, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 51m, compared to 14h 41m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 14h 54m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Shanghai is 2 hours behind Melbourne Airport (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai range from $714 to $1,284, with an average of $939 over the past 12 months. Anything below $714 counts as a good deal.