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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from $331

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19:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
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08:30 - 14:05SHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
$487Hainan Airlines
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Sun, 18 May - Thu, 29 May
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11:35 - 17:00MEL-SHA
31h 25m1 stop
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21:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
34h 25m1 stop
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11:35 - 12:50MEL-SHA
27h 15m1 stop
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12:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
$593XiamenAir
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Tue, 3 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
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20:00 - 10:00MEL-SHA
16h 00m1 stop
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15:25 - 14:35SHA-MEL
21h 10m1 stop
$665Air China
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Wed, 4 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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10:20 - 22:20MEL-SHA
14h 00m1 stop
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20:00 - 19:20SHA-MEL
21h 20m1 stop
$690China Southern
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20:00 - 10:00MEL-SHA
16h 00m1 stop
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19:25 - 14:35SHA-MEL
17h 10m1 stop
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10:20 - 10:20MEL-SHA
26h 00m1 stop
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13:50 - 08:40SHA-MEL
16h 50m1 stop
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07:25 - 20:55MEL-SHA
15h 30m1 stop
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13:20 - 11:15SHA-MEL
19h 55m1 stop
$810Cathay Pacific
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14:25 - 12:05MEL-SHA
23h 40m1 stop
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13:20 - 11:15SHA-MEL
19h 55m1 stop
$835Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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12:00 - 12:55MEL-SHA
26h 55m2 stops
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13:05 - 10:00SHA-MEL
18h 55m2 stops
$1,469China Eastern
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China Southern flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
12 June
MEL10:20Melbourne
14h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19 June
SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
China Southern
9 June
MEL10:20Melbourne
26h 00m
1 stop
SHA10:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13 June
SHA13:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
China Southern
29 Aug
MEL21:00Melbourne
20h 25m
1 stop
SHA15:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 Sept
SHA14:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne

Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cathay Pacific
9 June
MEL07:25Melbourne
15h 30m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16 June
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MEL11:15Melbourne
Cathay Pacific
11 June
MEL14:25Melbourne
23h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 June
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MEL11:15Melbourne
Cathay Pacific
26 May
MEL10:00Melbourne
28h 05m
2 stops
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 June
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
MEL05:55Melbourne

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

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $585. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport during March instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $648.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $767. The most expensive day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $894.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as $791. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $877 per ticket.

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 Melbourne Airport when booking 14 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $854 when searching 14 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport for as low as $720 on momondo.

How have Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 30% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (MEL to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$331

Fastest flight time

13h 05m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $331. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $487.
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 13h 05m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Melbourne Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • How far is Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    A flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl will travel around 8031.6 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 13h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?


Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $681Free cancellationRating
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857 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $708Free cancellationRating
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852 reviews
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