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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai from $399

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Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 22:55
MEL
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SHA
29h 10m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 15:10
SHA
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MEL
27h 10m1 stop
$683Hainan Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 11:20
MEL
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SHA
27h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 08:40
SHA
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MEL
14h 50m1 stop
$688China Southern
Thu, 30 Apr - Tue, 30 Jun
China Southern Logo
08:40 - 22:15
MEL
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SHA
16h 35m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 09:45
SHA
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MEL
13h 55m1 stop
$689China Southern
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 13:20
MEL
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SHA
16h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 08:40
SHA
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MEL
14h 50m1 stop
$711China Southern
Sat, 14 Mar - Tue, 14 Apr
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 22:15
MEL
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SHA
13h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 08:40
SHA
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MEL
32h 50m1 stop
$721China Southern
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 10:10
MEL
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SHA
13h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 08:40
SHA
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MEL
32h 50m1 stop
$729China Southern
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 11:25
MEL
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SHA
16h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 23:45
SHA
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MEL
30h 25m2 stops
$736Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 14:10
MEL
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SHA
18h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 05:00
SHA
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MEL
31h 55m2 stops
$738Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 10:10
MEL
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SHA
13h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 19:20
SHA
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MEL
22h 30m1 stop
$741China Southern
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 12:45
MEL
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SHA
19h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 19:05
SHA
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MEL
18h 35m2 stops
$756Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

Hainan Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
13 Jan
MEL20:45Melbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Feb
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 10m
1 stop
MEL15:10Melbourne
$683
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Hainan Airlines
1 Feb
MEL20:45Melbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Feb
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 10m
1 stop
MEL15:10Melbourne
$792
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Hainan Airlines
18 Jan
MEL20:45Melbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Feb
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 10m
1 stop
MEL15:10Melbourne
$815
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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
22 Jan
MEL08:40Melbourne
16h 35m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Feb
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 55m
1 stop
MEL09:45Melbourne
$689
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China Southern
14 Mar
MEL23:30Melbourne
16h 50m
1 stop
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14 Apr
SHA15:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$711
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China Southern
18 Mar
MEL11:25Melbourne
13h 50m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Apr
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$721
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MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

$683

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

10:20-11:20

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/6

15:50-08:40

1 stop14h 50m

$688

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

08:40-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

16:50-09:45

1 stop13h 55m

$689

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

23:30-13:20

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/4

15:50-08:40

1 stop14h 50m

$711

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/4

21:50-08:40

1 stop32h 50m

$721

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/4

21:50-08:40

1 stop32h 50m

$729

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

22:20-11:25

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

14:20-23:45

2 stops30h 25m

$736

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

22:20-14:10

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

18:05-05:00

2 stops31h 55m

$738

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 18/4

18:50-19:20

1 stop22h 30m

$741

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

20:15-12:45

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/2

21:30-19:05

2 stops18h 35m

$756

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

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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 $624. 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 $652.

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 $742. The most expensive day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $866.

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 $766. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $849 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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $884 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 Melbourne Airport for as low as $745 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 24% 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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Fastest flight time

9h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 9h 55m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • 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 9h 55m.

  • 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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6.4
43 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $488Free cancellationRating
7.5
122 reviews
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7.6
22 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $533Free cancellationRating
6.6
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Vietnam AirlinesPriceFrom $580Free cancellationRating
7.6
216 reviews
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7.3
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $613Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,414 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $629Free cancellationRating
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