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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$348 and round-trip from AU$635. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 9:00 AM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 1 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 5:25 PM
        10h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$921 AU$1,262
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$1,262 AU$921
      • MEL 9:00 AM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 5:25 PM
        10h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$921 AU$1,262
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$1,262 AU$921
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia X
        AU$635 AU$1,262
        50% off
        50% off
        AU$1,262 AU$635
      • MEL 1:30 AM
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia X
        AU$636
        50% off
        AU$1,262 AU$636
      • MEL 1:00 AM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia X
        AU$641
        49% off
        AU$1,262 AU$641
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia X
        AU$643
        49% off
        AU$1,262 AU$643
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia X
        AU$644
        49% off
        AU$1,262 AU$644
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia X
        AU$644
        49% off
        AU$1,262 AU$644
      • MEL 1:30 AM
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia X
        AU$644
        49% off
        AU$1,262 AU$644
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia X
        AU$644
        49% off
        AU$1,262 AU$644
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia X
        AU$644
        49% off
        AU$1,262 AU$644
      • MEL 1:00 AM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia X
        AU$644
        49% off
        AU$1,262 AU$644
      • MEL 10:45 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia X
        AU$651
        48% off
        AU$1,262 AU$651
      • MEL 10:45 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia X
        PVG 1:35 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia X
        AU$651
        48% off
        AU$1,262 AU$651
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        SHA 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Shanghai - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 9:00 AM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 1 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$469 AU$643
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$643 AU$469
      • MEL 9:00 AM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 6 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$469 AU$643
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$643 AU$469
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia X
        AU$348 AU$643
        46% off
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$348
      • MEL 1:30 AM
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia X
        AU$348
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$348
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia X
        AU$348
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$348
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 4 | AirAsia X
        AU$349
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$349
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia X
        AU$349
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$349
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia X
        AU$349
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$349
      • MEL 1:30 AM
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia X
        AU$349
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$349
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia X
        AU$349
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$349
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        20h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia X
        AU$349
        46% off
        AU$643 AU$349
      • MEL 10:45 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia X
        AU$355
        45% off
        AU$643 AU$355
      • MEL 10:45 PM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia X
        AU$355
        45% off
        AU$643 AU$355
      • MEL 1:00 AM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia X
        AU$356
        45% off
        AU$643 AU$356
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai

Which month has the lowest one-way flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Melbourne Airport to across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Melbourne Airport to , the best time to book is in January, with an average price of AU$545. Try to avoid June, when prices are highest, averaging around AU$968.

AU$968
AU$757
AU$545
AU$334
    Cheapest
  • AU$741
    Oct
  • AU$673
    Nov
  • AU$905
    Dec
  • AU$545
    Jan
  • AU$573
    Feb
  • AU$704
    Mar
  • AU$744
    Apr
  • AU$863
    May
  • AU$968
    Jun
  • AU$709
    Jul
  • AU$703
    Aug
  • AU$713
    Sep

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to ?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Melbourne Airport to across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, March is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to , with an average price of AU$960. In contrast, June is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching AU$1,597.

AU$1,597
AU$1,279
AU$960
AU$642
    Cheapest
  • AU$1,085
    Oct
  • AU$1,095
    Nov
  • AU$1,298
    Dec
  • AU$1,105
    Jan
  • AU$1,002
    Feb
  • AU$960
    Mar
  • AU$968
    Apr
  • AU$1,190
    May
  • AU$1,597
    Jun
  • AU$1,549
    Jul
  • AU$1,254
    Aug
  • AU$1,116
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Melbourne Airport to across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Thursday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

AU$786
AU$756
AU$725
AU$695
  • AU$749
    Mon
  • AU$725
    Tue
  • AU$775
    Wed
  • AU$786
    Thu
  • AU$726
    Fri
  • AU$766
    Sat
  • AU$784
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. AirAsia X offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. HO1656

    Melbourne Airport

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    10h 35m

    4:35 PM

    PVG

    - - T - T - S
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  2. HX036

    Melbourne Airport

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    9h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
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  3. HX234

    Hong Kong International Airport

    9:20 PM

    HKG

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:50 PM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  4. 3U3886

    Melbourne Airport

    8:20 PM

    MEL

    11h

    Nonstop

    5:20 AM

    TFU

    S M - W T F -
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  5. 3U6991

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    8:00 AM

    TFU

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  6. ZH812

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20 PM

    MEL

    9h 45m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    SZX

    - M - - T - S
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  7. ZH9513

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    8:25 AM

    SZX

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    10:55 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  8. D7219

    Melbourne Airport

    6:15 AM

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    KUL

    S - - - - F -
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  9. D7330

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    6:40 PM

    KUL

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:20 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  10. ZH812

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20 PM

    MEL

    9h 45m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    SZX

    - M - - T - S
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  11. ZH9507

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    5:05 PM

    SZX

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:30 PM

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  12. ZH812

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20 PM

    MEL

    9h 45m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    SZX

    - M - - T - S
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  13. ZH9509

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    7:30 PM

    SZX

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:50 PM

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  14. HX036

    Melbourne Airport

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    9h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
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  15. HX236

    Hong Kong International Airport

    8:05 AM

    HKG

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  16. D7213

    Melbourne Airport

    1:30 AM

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:10 AM

    KUL

    - - T W - - -
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  17. D7330

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    6:40 PM

    KUL

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:20 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  18. HX036

    Melbourne Airport

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    9h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. HX238

    Hong Kong International Airport

    6:10 PM

    HKG

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:30 PM

    SHA

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price AU$781
Cheapest one-way flight price AU$333
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Shanghai?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Shanghai is October. During this time, flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SHA) take around 10 hours.
    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 32 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai. The average flight time is approximately 9 hours 57 minutes, with about 1 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai currently starts from AU$348, with round-trip fares from AU$635. The lowest fare is offered by AirAsia X departing on Wed, Nov 18; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is about 9 hours 45 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Xiamen Airlines China Southern Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Cathay Pacific Hainan Airlines Singapore Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is AU$842, and the average round-trip fare is AU$1,305. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are usually cheapest in January, with an average one-way fare of about AU$842. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai departs at 11:00, and the latest one departs at 21:30. There are approximately 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai usually arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.

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