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

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 $747 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with $1,299 for direct.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Melbourne Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $767 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,535, a difference of $768. 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport to Melbourne Airport takes 10h 34m, covering 12,893 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 Pu Dong Airport to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $421, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 46m, compared to 14h 58m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 16h 56m via Shenzhen (SZX).

Melbourne Airport is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (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 Pu Dong Airport to Melbourne Airport range from $897 to $1,525, with an average of $1,100 over the past 12 months. Anything below $897 counts as a good deal.