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Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Find cheap airlines flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, including China Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Juneyao Airlines.
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai: One way flights from $346, round trip flights from $591. Cheapest next 3 months.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Melbourne to Shanghai

The distance between Melbourne and Shanghai is about 8,034.72 km. It takes around 10 hours 40 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is March. The off-season for travel is May.

Cheapest one-way flight price $192
Cheapest return ticket price $331
Off-season for travel May
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 8,034.72 km
Average flight time 10 hours 40 minutes
Popular airline China Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Melbourne to Shanghai flights: Jul 13 to Jul 20 — one way flight prices from $182.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $730.

  • How long does it take to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 10 hours 40 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, Qantas Airways, LATAM Airlines, Air France and Juneyao Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

Wait until the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high. Plan ahead, book the right way, and your savings can soar. We have loads of saving tips to help you find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Shanghai. Book your flights at the right time and save more.
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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Melbourne to Shanghai ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Melbourne to Shanghai airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Sun, Aug 10 at $346 for one-way flights.
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