Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai from $430

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XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 11:00MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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12:10 - 09:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
19h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$820XiamenAir
Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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11:35 - 20:45MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 10m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
XiamenAir Logo
14:10 - 09:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
17h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$820XiamenAir
Sat, 22 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 09:20MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 20:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
22h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$820China Southern
Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
China Southern Logo
21:10 - 10:20MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
14:50 - 08:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
15h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$820China Southern
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 20:10MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 21:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 55m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Singapore Changi
$840Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 2 Dec
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:20 - 21:50MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 30m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
17:40 - 13:00SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
16h 20m1 stop Shenzhen
$850Shenzhen Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 27 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 17:00MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:45 - 21:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
34h 35m3 stops Quanzhou Jinjiang Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Singapore Changi
$851Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 23:05MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 20m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 35m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$852Hainan Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:15 - 10:25MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 10m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
17:40 - 13:00SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
16h 20m1 stop Shenzhen
$889Shenzhen Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 23:05MEL  Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 20m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 15:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 35m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$912Hainan Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

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XiamenAir flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
22 Aug
MEL11:35Melbourne
35h 10m
1 stop
SHA20:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 Sept
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:35Melbourne
$820
XiamenAir
2 Oct
MEL11:35Melbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Oct
SHA08:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
MEL10:35Melbourne
$821
XiamenAir
14 Sept
MEL11:35Melbourne
23h 15m
1 stop
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Oct
SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 15m
1 stop
MEL10:25Melbourne
$835

China Southern flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
14 Aug
MEL10:20Melbourne
25h 00m
1 stop
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21 Aug
SHA15:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$831
China Southern
14 Sept
MEL10:20Melbourne
14h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Oct
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
MEL21:30Melbourne
$833
China Southern
7 Sept
MEL10:20Melbourne
14h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14 Sept
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$848

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MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

11:35-11:00

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

12:10-09:35

1 stop19h 25m

$820

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

11:35-20:45

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/9

14:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

$820

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

10:20-09:20

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

18:50-20:20

1 stop22h 30m

$820
Fastest return journey

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

21:10-10:20

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/9

14:50-08:40

1 stop15h 50m

$820

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

22:35-20:10

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/12

14:25-21:20

2 stops27h 55m

$840

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

21:20-21:50

1 stop26h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$850

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

11:35-17:00

1 stop31h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/10

07:45-21:20

3 stops34h 35m

$851

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

19:45-23:05

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/9

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

$852

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/11

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$889

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

19:45-23:05

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

08:30-15:05

1 stop27h 35m

$912

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

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $718 to $1,032.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $820.

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

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $657. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Melbourne during November instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in November, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $736.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $922 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 for as low as $796 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

9h 55m

Direct flights

Wed and Sun
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 9h 55m
Direct flights go from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Wednesday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • How far is Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 8050.3 km between Melbourne and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. By plane, this route typically takes 9h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    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 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Rating
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Price
AirAsia XPriceFrom $227Free cancellationRating
6.4
48 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $465Free cancellationRating
8.3
68 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom $467Free cancellationRating
7.9
26 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $494Free cancellationRating
7.8
35 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $529Free cancellationRating
7.3
173 reviews
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Garuda IndonesiaPriceFrom $553Free cancellationRating
8.1
94 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $604Free cancellationRating
6.7
47 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $630Free cancellationRating
7.4
160 reviews
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Hong Kong AirlinesPriceFrom $710Free cancellationRating
6.3
31 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $733Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,584 reviews
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