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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

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

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

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 Shanghai to Melbourne Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $750 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with $1,305 for direct.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 12% 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 38% on the Shanghai to Melbourne Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $812 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,299, a difference of $486. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Shanghai to Melbourne Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 10:49
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 07:04.

The flight takes about 10h 34m.

A direct flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport takes 10h 34m, 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 Shanghai to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $425, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 22m, compared to 14h 46m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 14h 51m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Return flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport range from $821 to $1,496, with an average of $1,059 over the past 12 months. Anything below $821 counts as a good deal.