Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai from $369

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Air China Logo
19:40 - 10:00
MEL
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SHA
16h 20m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 14:55
SHA
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MEL
16h 30m
1 stop
$594Air China
Wed, 20 May - Sat, 6 Jun
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 22:20
MEL
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SHA
14h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 19:20
SHA
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MEL
19h 35m
1 stop
$599China Southern
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Air China Logo
19:40 - 10:55
MEL
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SHA
17h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
18:30 - 14:55
SHA
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MEL
18h 25m
1 stop
$602Air China
Fri, 15 May - Tue, 23 Jun
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 22:20
MEL
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SHA
14h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 19:20
SHA
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MEL
24h 30m
1 stop
$616China Southern
Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 12:20
MEL
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SHA
28h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 19:20
SHA
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MEL
24h 30m
1 stop
$619China Southern
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 22:20
MEL
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SHA
14h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:50 - 08:40
SHA
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MEL
17h 50m
1 stop
$641China Southern
Thu, 13 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 14:45
MEL
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SHA
29h 10m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
08:10 - 09:35
SHA
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MEL
23h 25m
1 stop
$643XiamenAir
Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 5 Jun
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 08:50
MEL
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SHA
23h 15m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
08:10 - 09:35
SHA
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MEL
23h 25m
1 stop
$645XiamenAir
Sat, 2 May - Fri, 15 May
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 14:20
MEL
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SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 19:20
SHA
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MEL
22h 30m
1 stop
$649China Southern
Mon, 1 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 10:20
MEL
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SHA
26h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:50 - 19:20
SHA
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MEL
28h 30m
1 stop
$651China Southern
Fri, 24 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

XiamenAir flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
23 Apr
MEL11:35Melbourne
25h 25m
1 stop
SHA11:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
10 May
SHA08:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:35Melbourne
$612
XiamenAir
25 Apr
MEL11:35Melbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 June
SHA08:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:35Melbourne
$643
XiamenAir
2 May
MEL11:35Melbourne
23h 15m
1 stop
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 May
SHA08:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:35Melbourne
$645

Air China flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
20 May
MEL19:40Melbourne
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 June
SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
MEL14:55Melbourne
$594
Air China
15 May
MEL19:40Melbourne
17h 15m
1 stop
SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 June
SHA18:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
MEL14:55Melbourne
$602
Air China
15 May
MEL19:40Melbourne
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 June
SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
MEL14:55Melbourne
$611

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MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

19:40-10:00

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

20:25-14:55

1 stop16h 30m

$594

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

21:45-19:20

1 stop19h 35m

$599

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

19:40-10:55

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

18:30-14:55

1 stop18h 25m

$602

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/7

16:50-19:20

1 stop24h 30m

$616

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

10:20-12:20

1 stop28h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

16:50-19:20

1 stop24h 30m

$619
Fastest return journey

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/8

12:50-08:40

1 stop17h 50m

$641

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

11:35-14:45

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/6

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

$643

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/5

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

$645

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

10:20-14:20

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/6

18:50-19:20

1 stop22h 30m

$649

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

10:20-10:20

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/4

12:50-19:20

1 stop28h 30m

$651

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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, May 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 $636. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, 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 May, still average around $645.

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 $846 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 $707 on momondo.

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

As of March 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 17% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Fastest flight time

9h 55m

Direct flights

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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 Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
  • 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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45 reviews
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8.3
63 reviews
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7.8
25 reviews
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7.9
33 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $506Free cancellationRating
6.6
42 reviews
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7.4
145 reviews
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7.7
245 reviews
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Garuda IndonesiaPriceFrom $554Free cancellationRating
8.0
89 reviews
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8.2
1,484 reviews
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