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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai from $421

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China Southern Logo
11:25 - 22:15MEL-SHA
13h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 21:30SHA-MEL
20h 40m1 stop
$675China Southern
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Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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23:30 - 10:10MEL-SHA
13h 40m1 stop
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21:50 - 21:30SHA-MEL
20h 40m1 stop
$686China Southern
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Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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12:25 - 22:50MEL-SHA
13h 25m1 stop
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21:45 - 10:25SHA-MEL
33h 40m1 stop
$693XiamenAir
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Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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12:25 - 08:50MEL-SHA
23h 25m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
21:45 - 10:25SHA-MEL
33h 40m1 stop
$695XiamenAir
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Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:20 - 10:25MEL-SHA
15h 05m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
17:40 - 13:00SHA-MEL
16h 20m1 stop
$715Shenzhen Airlines
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Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Air China Logo
20:15 - 09:55MEL-SHA
16h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
21:30 - 15:40SHA-MEL
15h 10m1 stop
$927Air China
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
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20:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
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09:00 - 15:10SHA-MEL
27h 10m1 stop
$938Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 15:10SHA-MEL
27h 10m1 stop
$944Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
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08:40 - 20:55MEL-SHA
15h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 23:00SHA-MEL
21h 30m1 stop
$950Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb
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00:45 - 20:55MEL-SHA
23h 10m1 stop
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22:30 - 23:00SHA-MEL
21h 30m1 stop
$959Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb

Air China flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Air China
20 Feb
MEL20:15Melbourne
16h 40m
1 stop
SHA09:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
3 Mar
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
MEL15:40Melbourne
$927
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16 Nov
MEL20:15Melbourne
20h 40m
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SHA13:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29 Nov
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
MEL15:40Melbourne
$1,004
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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
11 Mar
MEL11:25Melbourne
13h 50m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25 Mar
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
MEL21:30Melbourne
$675
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China Southern
9 Mar
MEL23:30Melbourne
13h 40m
1 stop
SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24 Mar
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
MEL21:30Melbourne
$686
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China Southern
11 Mar
MEL11:25Melbourne
13h 50m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26 Mar
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 55m
1 stop
MEL09:45Melbourne
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne Airport 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 5 November 2025.
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MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/3

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

$675

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

$686

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$693

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$695

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

22:20-10:25

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/2

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$715

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

20:15-09:55

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-15:40

1 stop15h 10m

$927

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

$938

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 5/12

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

$944

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

08:40-20:55

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

22:30-23:00

1 stop21h 30m

$950

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 21/1

00:45-20:55

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

22:30-23:00

1 stop21h 30m

$959

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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 $590. 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 $639.

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 $755. The most expensive day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $880.

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 $779. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $863 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 $894 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 $775 on momondo.

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

As of November 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 9% 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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  • 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 25m.

  • 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?

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7.5
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7.5
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $542Free cancellationRating
6.6
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Vietnam AirlinesPriceFrom $590Free cancellationRating
7.5
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $634Free cancellationRating
7.1
122 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $654Free cancellationRating
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