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Only Shenzhen Airlines operates flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne Airport.

Flights from Shenzhen to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Shenzhen (SZX) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

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

• Shenzhen Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air China: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Shenzhen to Melbourne Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $586 return via Hangzhou (HGH), compared with $955 for direct.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Hangzhou (HGH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 25% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Shenzhen to Melbourne Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $689 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,299, a difference of $609. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Shenzhen to Melbourne Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening 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 Shenzhen to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 10:07
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 09:42.

The flight takes about 9h 47m.

A direct flight from Shenzhen to Melbourne Airport takes 9h 47m, covering 11,980 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $719 to $4,382. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Shenzhen to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $676, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 34m, compared to 21h 59m via Hangzhou (HGH) and 22h 29m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Melbourne Airport is 2 hours ahead of Shenzhen (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 Shenzhen to Melbourne Airport range from $699 to $1,098, with an average of $932 over the past 12 months. Anything below $699 counts as a good deal.