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XiamenAir Logo
12:25 - 10:40
MEL
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SHA
25h 15m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
10:10 - 10:25
SHA
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MEL
21h 15m
1 stop
$606XiamenAir
Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
XiamenAir Logo
12:25 - 16:35
MEL
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SHA
31h 10m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
07:10 - 10:25
SHA
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MEL
24h 15m
1 stop
$608XiamenAir
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
XiamenAir Logo
12:25 - 22:50
MEL
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SHA
13h 25m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
12:10 - 10:25
SHA
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MEL
19h 15m
1 stop
$609XiamenAir
Fri, 13 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:20 - 19:25
MEL
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SHA
24h 05m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
12:45 - 13:00
SHA
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MEL
21h 15m
1 stop
$614Shenzhen Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:20 - 14:10
MEL
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SHA
18h 50m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
15:35 - 13:00
SHA
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MEL
18h 25m
1 stop
$615Shenzhen Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
China Southern Logo
08:10 - 20:20
SYD
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SHA
15h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:50 - 13:35
SHA
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SYD
19h 45m
1 stop
$632China Southern
Wed, 11 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
China Southern Logo
08:40 - 09:15
MEL
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SHA
27h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
13:50 - 06:50
SHA
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MEL
14h 00m
1 stop
$633China Southern
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Air China Logo
20:40 - 09:55
SYD
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SHA
16h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:30 - 15:30
SHA
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SYD
16h 00m
1 stop
$641Air China
Fri, 30 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:30 - 12:20
PER
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SHA
27h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 22:55
SHA
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PER
30h 20m
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$851Cathay Pacific
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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08:30 - 12:20
PER
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SHA
27h 50m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 22:55
SHA
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33h 20m
1 stop
$854Cathay Pacific
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

XiamenAir flights from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
12 Mar
MEL12:25Melbourne
23h 25m
1 stop
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 Mar
SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
MEL10:25Melbourne
$606
XiamenAir
2 Mar
MEL12:25Melbourne
31h 10m
1 stop
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Mar
SHA07:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL10:25Melbourne
$608
XiamenAir
13 Mar
MEL12:25Melbourne
13h 25m
1 stop
SHA22:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26 Mar
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 15m
1 stop
MEL10:25Melbourne
$609

China Southern flights from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
11 Feb
SYD08:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 10m
1 stop
SHA20:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Feb
SHA14:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$632
China Southern
26 Jan
MEL11:25Melbourne
13h 50m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Feb
SHA20:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 25m
1 stop
MEL21:30Melbourne
$633
China Southern
26 Jan
MEL23:30Melbourne
18h 45m
1 stop
SHA15:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
1 Feb
SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
MEL21:30Melbourne
$635

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:25-10:40

1 stop25h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

10:10-10:25

1 stop21h 15m

$606

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

12:25-16:35

1 stop31h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

07:10-10:25

1 stop24h 15m

$608

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

$609

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-19:25

1 stop24h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

12:45-13:00

1 stop21h 15m

$614

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-14:10

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

15:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

$615

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

08:10-20:20

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

14:50-13:35

1 stop19h 45m

$632

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

08:40-09:15

1 stop27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/2

13:50-06:50

1 stop14h 00m

$633

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/2

20:30-15:30

1 stop16h 00m

$641

PerthShanghai

PER - SHA

PERSHA

Perth

Tue 3/3

08:30-12:20

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

16:35-22:55

1 stop30h 20m

$851

PerthShanghai

PER - SHA

PERSHA

Perth

Tue 3/3

08:30-12:20

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

13:35-22:55

1 stop33h 20m

$854

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $693. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Australia during May instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in May, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $700.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $857 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Australia for as low as $712 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 68% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

9h 55m

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The fastest flight from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 9h 55m
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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AirAsia XPriceFrom $218Free cancellationRating
6.4
43 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $412Free cancellationRating
8.2
62 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $430Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Beijing Capital AirlinesPriceFrom $466Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Juneyao AirlinesPriceFrom $477Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom $492Free cancellationRating
7.6
23 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $527Free cancellationRating
6.6
41 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $545Free cancellationRating
7.3
289 reviews
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Vietnam AirlinesPriceFrom $573Free cancellationRating
7.6
220 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $580Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,133 reviews
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