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

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 10:55
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 07:10.

The flight takes about 10h 40m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Melbourne takes 10h 40m, 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 Shanghai to Melbourne range from $843 to $1,549, with an average of $1,058 over the past 12 months. Anything below $843 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $713 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $1,414 for direct.

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

One-way fares from Shanghai to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $478, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $60:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $83:

• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Economy Rent a Car
• Kangaroo Rental
• Hertz

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

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Shanghai to Melbourne. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $855 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,212, a difference of $357.

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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flying via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 22m, compared to 14h 43m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 15h 07m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

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

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