MEL - PVG

$361 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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Cheapest return fare
$580
Overall average: $895
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 16/2Fri 6/3
MEL - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$862
Typical prices: $832-$1,158
Juneyao Airlines
Wed 15/4Sat 9/5
MEL - PVG • Direct
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Sichuan Airlines
Cheapest • from $580 (return)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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When to book
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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

Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 15:25
MEL
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PVG
20h 45m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
16:40 - 14:30
PVG
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MEL
18h 50m
1 stop
$580Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 15:25
MEL
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PVG
20h 45m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
16:40 - 14:30
PVG
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MEL
18h 50m
1 stop
$581Sichuan Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 15:25
MEL
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PVG
20h 45m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
16:40 - 14:30
PVG
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MEL
18h 50m
1 stop
$587Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 18:40
MEL
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PVG
24h 00m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
13:10 - 14:30
PVG
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MEL
22h 20m
1 stop
$588Sichuan Airlines
Mon, 16 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 11:25
MEL
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PVG
27h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:50 - 21:30
PVG
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MEL
19h 40m
1 stop
$594China Southern
Tue, 24 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
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20:45 - 10:30
MEL
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PVG
16h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:25 - 15:05
PVG
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MEL
19h 40m
1 stop
$598Hainan Airlines
Tue, 24 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 10:30
MEL
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PVG
16h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:25 - 15:05
PVG
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MEL
19h 40m
1 stop
$600Hainan Airlines
Tue, 24 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 10:30
MEL
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PVG
16h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:25 - 14:05
PVG
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MEL
19h 40m
1 stop
$604Hainan Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 15:25
MEL
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PVG
20h 45m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
16:40 - 14:30
PVG
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MEL
18h 50m
1 stop
$607Sichuan Airlines
Mon, 16 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 15:25
MEL
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PVG
20h 45m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
16:40 - 14:30
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MEL
18h 50m
1 stop
$608Sichuan Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 $805 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,673 and $1,448 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $909 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% 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$367
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 38% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (4% 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 $367 for a one-way ticket and $580 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, Singapore Airlines or Hainan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai are Singapore Airlines and Hainan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $765 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Hainan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $486 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • 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 $382 or less one-way and $747 or less round-trip.
  • Benefit from a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pu Dong International Airport (PVG). With airlines like Qantas and China Eastern, you don’t have to put up with stressful stopovers on the journey.
  • Bear in mind that Shanghai PuDong Airport lies quite far from the centre of Shanghai. You should allow at least 1h to reach the centre after arriving, regardless of whether you opt for a rental car, taxi, or public transport.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offers a luxurious retail experience with their T2 Luxury offers. Located within the International Terminal, you find upmarket brands like Furla and Armani where you can enjoy tax-free prices before your flight takes off.
  • Passengers who hear their stomach rumble upon arrival at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport have a choice of various 24h eateries in the Arrivals Area. Some examples include Burger King and Starbucks, and there are also vending machines if you’re not quite so hungry.
  • Opposite Gate 8 in the Arrivals Area at Terminal 1 of Shanghai PuDong Airport, you find an Information Counter where you can resolve any queries regarding your luggage, flight, onward journey, or other questions. The desk is open from 06:00 to 00:00.
  • Travellers who want to leave their car at Melbourne Airport during their time in Shanghai get the best rates at the designated long-term car park. Prepare to pay around A$ 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.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1440 reviews
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
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Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

10.0 ExcellentNeiva, Jan 2026
SIN - DPS
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Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

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.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Few vegetarian food options. Incorporating one per meal service would be best and captures a wider audience than just vegetarians (individuals with religious meat restrictions can also eat vegetarian).

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

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

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

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 ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

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.

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