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11:25 - 22:15MEL-SHA
13h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:50 - 21:30SHA-MEL
21h 40m1 stop
$679China Southern
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Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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09:00 - 20:20MEL-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
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16:50 - 09:45SHA-MEL
13h 55m1 stop
$685China Southern
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Fri, 28 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec
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12:25 - 22:50MEL-SHA
13h 25m1 stop
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21:45 - 10:25SHA-MEL
33h 40m1 stop
$688XiamenAir
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Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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12:25 - 14:35MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
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08:10 - 10:35SHA-MEL
23h 25m1 stop
$689XiamenAir
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Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
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22:20 - 14:10MEL-SHA
18h 50m1 stop
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17:40 - 13:00SHA-MEL
16h 20m1 stop
$712Shenzhen Airlines
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Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:20 - 16:25MEL-SHA
21h 05m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
17:40 - 13:00SHA-MEL
16h 20m1 stop
$715Shenzhen Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 22:15MEL-SHA
13h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 09:45SHA-MEL
14h 55m1 stop
$718China Southern
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Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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01:30 - 08:50MEL-SHA
34h 20m3 stops
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18:05 - 22:35SHA-MEL
25h 30m2 stops
$804Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 27 Feb - Sat, 28 Mar
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20:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
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12:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
$815Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 8 May
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20:15 - 13:25MEL-SHA
20h 10m1 stop
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19:30 - 15:40SHA-MEL
17h 10m1 stop
$866Air China
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China Southern flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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11 Mar
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SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
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MEL21:30Melbourne
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28 Nov
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SHA20:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 Dec
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 55m
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China Southern
11 Mar
MEL11:25Melbourne
13h 50m
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SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24 Mar
SHA15:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 55m
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MEL09:45Melbourne

XiamenAir flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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XiamenAir
10 Mar
MEL12:25Melbourne
13h 25m
1 stop
SHA22:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 Mar
SHA21:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 40m
1 stop
MEL10:25Melbourne
XiamenAir
6 Mar
MEL12:25Melbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
SHA14:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
4 Apr
SHA08:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
MEL10:35Melbourne
XiamenAir
2 Mar
MEL12:25Melbourne
23h 25m
1 stop
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Mar
SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 25m
1 stop
MEL10:35Melbourne

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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

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

$679

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

09:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

16:50-09:45

1 stop13h 55m

$685

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$688

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

12:25-14:35

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

08:10-10:35

1 stop23h 25m

$689

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

22:20-14:10

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/3

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$712

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

22:20-16:25

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

$715

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

15:50-09:45

1 stop14h 55m

$718

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

01:30-08:50

3 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

18:05-22:35

2 stops25h 30m

$804

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

12:10-09:35

1 stop19h 25m

$815

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

20:15-13:25

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

19:30-15:40

1 stop17h 10m

$866

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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?

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

In general, February 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 $590. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Melbourne during March instead. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $645.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne 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 $752. The most expensive day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $877.

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 $777. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $860 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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $891 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 $745 on momondo.

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There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes 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 13h 20m.

  • 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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AirAsia XPriceFrom $245Free cancellationRating
6.4
43 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom $431Free cancellationRating
8.1
53 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $451Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $486Free cancellationRating
7.5
119 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom $504Free cancellationRating
7.5
20 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $540Free cancellationRating
6.6
41 reviews
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Vietnam AirlinesPriceFrom $588Free cancellationRating
7.6
212 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $621Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,398 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $632Free cancellationRating
7.1
122 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $652Free cancellationRating
7.5
933 reviews
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