How many flights depart from Melbourne to Shanghai on average per day?

5 flights are operational daily from Melbourne to Shanghai as of August 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00, with 82% of flights per day taking off at midday.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Shanghai?

XiamenAir, China Southern, and Juneyao Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Shanghai

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Shanghai on average per week?

38 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to Shanghai as of August 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Eastern, China Southern and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Melbourne according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is 16 as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$412 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai in 2025

1 adult

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Cheap return flights

21:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA

28h 10m1 stop

09:00 - 15:10SHA-MEL

27h 10m1 stop

$687Hainan Airlines

Find Deal

Tue, 11 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov

07:00 - 00:20MEL-PVG

19h 20m1 stop

13:25 - 05:55PVG-MEL

14h 30m1 stop

$692

Find Deal

Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep

11:35 - 22:40MEL-SHA

13h 05m1 stop

10:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL

21h 25m1 stop

$693XiamenAir

Find Deal

Mon, 1 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep

07:00 - 00:20MEL-PVG

19h 20m1 stop

01:35 - 20:20PVG-MEL

16h 45m1 stop

$699AirAsia X

Find Deal

Fri, 5 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep

22:45 - 00:20MEL-PVG

28h 35m1 stop

01:35 - 05:30PVG-MEL

24h 55m1 stop

$715AirAsia X

Find Deal

Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov

10:20 - 13:20MEL-SHA

29h 00m1 stop

16:50 - 19:20SHA-MEL

24h 30m1 stop

$716China Southern

Find Deal

Fri, 12 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep

23:30 - 13:10MEL-PVG

16h 40m1 stop

22:50 - 21:30PVG-MEL

19h 40m1 stop

$721China Southern

Find Deal

Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov

20:20 - 13:50MEL-PVG

19h 30m1 stop

15:10 - 14:20PVG-MEL

21h 10m1 stop

$726Sichuan Airlines

Find Deal

Tue, 9 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep

11:35 - 19:00MEL-SHA

33h 25m1 stop

12:10 - 10:35SHA-MEL

19h 25m1 stop

$741XiamenAir

Find Deal

Wed, 1 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

20:20 - 13:50MEL-PVG

19h 30m1 stop

15:10 - 14:20PVG-MEL

21h 10m1 stop

$758Sichuan Airlines

Find Deal

Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep

Hainan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Melbourne to Shanghai flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

11 Nov

MEL21:45Melbourne

28h 10m

1 stop

SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Nov

SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

MEL15:10Melbourne

$687

Find similar

Hainan Airlines

14 Nov

MEL21:45Melbourne

28h 10m

1 stop

SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Nov

SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

MEL15:10Melbourne

$761

Find similar

Hainan Airlines

29 Aug

MEL19:45Melbourne

29h 20m

1 stop

SHA23:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

11 Sept

SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$910

Find similar

XiamenAir flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Our best XiamenAir deals on Melbourne to Shanghai flight tickets

XiamenAir

1 Sept

MEL11:35Melbourne

13h 05m

1 stop

SHA22:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

6 Sept

SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

MEL09:35Melbourne

$693

Find similar

XiamenAir

1 Oct

MEL11:35Melbourne

33h 25m

1 stop

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31 Oct

SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

MEL10:35Melbourne

$741

Find similar

XiamenAir

15 Oct

MEL12:35Melbourne

29h 10m

1 stop

SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Nov

SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

MEL10:35Melbourne

$764

Find similar

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

21:45-22:55

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

$687

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

07:00-00:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/9

13:25-05:55

1 stop14h 30m

$692

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/9

10:10-09:35

1 stop21h 25m

$693

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

07:00-00:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/9

01:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

$699

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

22:45-00:20

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/11

01:35-05:30

1 stop24h 55m

$715

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

10:20-13:20

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/9

16:50-19:20

1 stop24h 30m

$716

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

23:30-13:10

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/11

22:50-21:30

1 stop19h 40m

$721

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/9

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

$726

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 1/10

11:35-19:00

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 31/10

12:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

$741

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Thu 11/9

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/9

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

$758

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Shanghai

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

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Melbourne is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $845, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $862.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne to Shanghai is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,225. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Thursday is $1,260.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai is at midday. Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai during this time can be as low as $777. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Shanghai is in the evening when prices are around $1,298.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from Melbourne to Hangzhou for the best Melbourne - Shanghai flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $889 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Melbourne for as low as $707 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Shanghai flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Melbourne to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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

Best price found	$412
Fastest flight time	9h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $412. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $687.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai takes 9h 55m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Shanghai every day.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

Search flight deals

How far is Melbourne to Shanghai by plane?
There are 8046.9 km between Melbourne and Shanghai. Flights usually cover this in 10h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is 16 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Shanghai with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $266	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $440	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 45 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $440	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 15 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $448	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 106 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	PriceFrom $504	Free cancellation	Rating 3.0 2 reviews	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $541	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Air China	PriceFrom $546	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 95 reviews	Search Air China flights
Vietnam Airlines	PriceFrom $590	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 198 reviews	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $611	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,347 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $660	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 4 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to Shanghai?

It is quick and easy to find Melbourne to Shanghai flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Shanghai that suits you.

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Melbourne to Shanghai flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from Melbourne to Shanghai.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for Melbourne to Shanghai flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.