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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai from $494

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai departing on 19/7. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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China Southern Logo
10:20 - 09:20
MEL
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SHA
25h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:50 - 08:40
SHA
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MEL
19h 50m
1 stop
$880China Southern
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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11:20 - 22:20
MEL
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SHA
14h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:50 - 21:30
SHA
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MEL
30h 40m
1 stop
$883China Southern
Tue, 13 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
China Southern Logo
11:20 - 11:20
MEL
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SHA
27h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:50 - 21:30
SHA
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MEL
21h 40m
1 stop
$886China Southern
Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 09:20
MEL
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SHA
25h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:50 - 08:40
SHA
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MEL
19h 50m
1 stop
$888China Southern
Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 10:10
MEL
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SHA
25h 45m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
13:50 - 06:50
SHA
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MEL
14h 00m
1 stop
$890China Southern
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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14:25 - 12:05
MEL
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SHA
23h 40m
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16:50 - 11:15
SHA
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MEL
16h 25m
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$891Cathay Pacific
Wed, 8 Jul - Tue, 15 Sep
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07:25 - 20:55
MEL
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SHA
15h 30m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 22:15
SHA
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MEL
21h 45m
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$896Cathay Pacific
Thu, 9 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
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14:25 - 12:05
MEL
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SHA
23h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 22:15
SHA
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MEL
27h 25m
1 stop
$897Cathay Pacific
Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
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10:20 - 09:20
MEL
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SHA
25h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:50 - 08:40
SHA
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MEL
17h 50m
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$903China Southern
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
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11:20 - 22:20
MEL
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SHA
14h 00m
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15:50 - 21:30
SHA
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MEL
26h 40m
1 stop
$906China Southern
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

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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
8 Aug
MEL10:20Melbourne
25h 00m
1 stop
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Aug
SHA10:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$880
China Southern
21 Aug
MEL10:20Melbourne
25h 00m
1 stop
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31 Aug
SHA10:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$888
China Southern
29 July
MEL10:20Melbourne
25h 00m
1 stop
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Aug
SHA12:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$903

Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
8 July
MEL14:25Melbourne
23h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Sept
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 25m
1 stop
MEL11:15Melbourne
$891
Cathay Pacific
9 July
MEL07:25Melbourne
15h 30m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
4 Aug
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 25m
1 stop
MEL22:15Melbourne
$896
Cathay Pacific
7 July
MEL14:25Melbourne
23h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
4 Aug
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 25m
1 stop
MEL22:15Melbourne
$897

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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 19 June 2026.
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MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

10:20-09:20

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22/8

10:50-08:40

1 stop19h 50m

$880

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

11:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 30/10

11:50-21:30

1 stop30h 40m

$883

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

11:20-11:20

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

$886

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

10:20-09:20

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

10:50-08:40

1 stop19h 50m

$888

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

11:25-10:10

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

13:50-06:50

1 stop14h 00m

$890

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

14:25-12:05

1 stop23h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

16:50-11:15

1 stop16h 25m

$891
Fastest return journey

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

07:25-20:55

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/8

22:30-22:15

1 stop21h 45m

$896

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

14:25-12:05

1 stop23h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/8

16:50-22:15

1 stop27h 25m

$897

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:20-09:20

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/8

12:50-08:40

1 stop17h 50m

$903

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

11:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/11

15:50-21:30

1 stop26h 40m

$906

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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

In general, March 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 $659. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport during November instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in November, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $699.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 $905 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 $766 on momondo.

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

As of June 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 18% more expensive 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

Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 9h 55m
Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to 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 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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AirAsia XPriceFrom $219Free cancellationRating
6.4
47 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $467Free cancellationRating
8.3
66 reviews
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7.9
26 reviews
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7.9
33 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $532Free cancellationRating
7.5
153 reviews
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Vietnam AirlinesPriceFrom $546Free cancellationRating
7.7
272 reviews
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Garuda IndonesiaPriceFrom $556Free cancellationRating
8.0
90 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $569Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,545 reviews
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Hong Kong AirlinesPriceFrom $571Free cancellationRating
6.3
31 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $608Free cancellationRating
6.6
46 reviews
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