MEL - PVG

$399 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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Cheapest return fare
$674
Typical prices: $770-$1,025
China Southern
Sun 1/3Tue 10/3
MEL - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$847
Typical prices: $832-$994
China Eastern
Mon 16/2Thu 5/3
MEL - PVG • Direct
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Pu Dong (MEL-PVG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Pu Dong 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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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Pu Dong

Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 11:25
MEL
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PVG
14h 55m1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:50 - 21:30
PVG
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MEL
19h 40m1 stop
$674China Southern
Thu, 30 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 04:45
MEL
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PVG
24h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:35 - 20:30
PVG
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MEL
16h 55m1 stop
$675Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Mon, 8 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 00:20
MEL
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PVG
19h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:15 - 22:35
PVG
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MEL
18h 20m1 stop
$683Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 08:25
MEL
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PVG
22h 25m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
08:35 - 11:00
PVG
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MEL
23h 25m2 stops
$686China Eastern
Sat, 2 May - Fri, 12 Jun
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 13:50
MEL
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PVG
19h 30m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:10 - 14:20
PVG
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MEL
21h 10m1 stop
$687Sichuan Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Thu, 4 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 13:00
MEL
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PVG
18h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
18:20 - 19:20
PVG
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MEL
23h 00m1 stop
$689China Southern
Sun, 1 Mar - Fri, 1 May
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 13:10
MEL
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PVG
28h 45m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:55 - 08:40
PVG
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MEL
32h 45m1 stop
$693China Southern
Sat, 9 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:30 - 01:00
MEL
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PVG
26h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:35 - 20:30
PVG
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MEL
16h 55m1 stop
$696Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 08:25
MEL
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PVG
22h 25m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:05 - 11:00
PVG
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MEL
34h 55m2 stops
$698China Eastern
Mon, 18 May - Sat, 23 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 04:45
MEL
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PVG
23h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:15 - 22:35
PVG
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MEL
18h 20m1 stop
$710Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Pu Dong flights

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

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport departing in March.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, 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 Pu Dong Airport is January, where tickets cost $791 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,787 and $1,528 respectively.

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

The average return 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 $1,129, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$413
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 39% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to Pu Dong

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Pu Dong 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 to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights

  • How can I reach Shanghai centre from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    The quickest way to reach Shanghai is by hopping on the Maglev Train, departing from Shanghai PuDong Airport. These trains depart around every 15min and tickets into the city cost approximately ¥ 50 (A$ 2). Trains go to Longyard Metro Station, from where you can change to various services that go right into the centre of the city.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport was $413 for a one-way ticket and $674 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    On your way to Shanghai Pudong Airport, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, Hainan Airlines or Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai are Hainan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of $493 and an overall rating of 8.3, Hainan Airlines is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $827 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Pudong Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai Pudong Airport from Melbourne 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 to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    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 Pudong Airport 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 Pudong Airport?

    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 Pudong Airport from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $552 or less one-way and $1,021 or less round-trip.
  • Benefit from a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pu Dong International Airport (PVG). With airlines like Qantas and China Eastern, you don’t have to put up with stressful stopovers on the journey.
  • Bear in mind that Shanghai PuDong Airport lies quite far from the centre of Shanghai. You should allow at least 1h to reach the centre after arriving, regardless of whether you opt for a rental car, taxi, or public transport.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offers a luxurious retail experience with their T2 Luxury offers. Located within the International Terminal, you find upmarket brands like Furla and Armani where you can enjoy tax-free prices before your flight takes off.
  • Passengers who hear their stomach rumble upon arrival at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport have a choice of various 24h eateries in the Arrivals Area. Some examples include Burger King and Starbucks, and there are also vending machines if you’re not quite so hungry.
  • Opposite Gate 8 in the Arrivals Area at Terminal 1 of Shanghai PuDong Airport, you find an Information Counter where you can resolve any queries regarding your luggage, flight, onward journey, or other questions. The desk is open from 06:00 to 00:00.
  • Travellers who want to leave their car at Melbourne Airport during their time in Shanghai get the best rates at the designated long-term car park. Prepare to pay around A$ 150 per week and make use of the free shuttle bus to the airport buildings.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong

Monday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Wednesday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Friday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Sunday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

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Direct returns

Shanghai Pu Dong to Melbourne

Monday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Wednesday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Friday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Sunday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Pu Dong

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Pu Dong? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1413 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
7.8Food
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Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

8.0 ExcellentWee Keng, Nov 2025
ICN - SIN
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Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It's basically 15 hours with an airline in economy class. There's really not much of anything that could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. Cathay Pacific does excellent work, with a very professional, friendly and attentive crew. It's literally the only airline that I will fly to Southeast Asia.

Crew on this flight dedicate their business class service to their high priority members. They would get priority service even the seats are behind me, and meals priority service and orders. I get the left over choices. I refused to eat because I felt discriminated, never booking this airline.

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

They downgraded me from premium economy to regular economy and me had 2 major lay over and had to have an emergency landing due to engine failure mid flight Don’t use them worst experience I have ever had still dealing with the trauma

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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