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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne from $428

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne departing on 24/8. 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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Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05
SHA
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MEL
27h 35m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 23:05
MEL
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SHA
29h 20m
1 stop
$778Hainan Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 19:20
SHA
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MEL
21h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 13:20
MEL
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SHA
29h 00m
1 stop
$795China Southern
Sat, 29 Aug - Sat, 26 Sep
Air China Logo
21:30 - 15:40
SHA
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MEL
15h 10m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:15 - 09:55
MEL
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SHA
16h 40m
1 stop
$800Air China
Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05
SHA
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MEL
27h 35m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 23:05
MEL
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SHA
29h 20m
1 stop
$819Hainan Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Air China Logo
12:30 - 15:40
SHA
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MEL
24h 10m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:15 - 12:45
MEL
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SHA
19h 30m
1 stop
$834Air China
Sat, 19 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
11:40 - 13:00
SHA
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MEL
22h 20m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:15 - 11:25
MEL
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SHA
16h 10m
1 stop
$837Shenzhen Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05
SHA
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MEL
27h 35m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 23:05
MEL
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SHA
29h 20m
1 stop
$846Hainan Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05
SHA
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MEL
27h 35m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 23:05
MEL
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SHA
29h 20m
1 stop
$871Hainan Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
XiamenAir Logo
21:55 - 09:35
SHA
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MEL
33h 40m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 22:40
MEL
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SHA
13h 05m
1 stop
$928XiamenAir
Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
XiamenAir Logo
08:10 - 09:35
SHA
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MEL
23h 25m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
12:35 - 12:50
MEL
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SHA
27h 15m
1 stop
$1,224XiamenAir
Wed, 9 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

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Air China flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Air China
23 Dec
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
MEL15:40Melbourne
6 Jan
MEL20:15Melbourne
16h 40m
1 stop
SHA09:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$800
Air China
19 Dec
SHA12:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 10m
1 stop
MEL15:40Melbourne
3 Jan
MEL20:15Melbourne
19h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$834
Air China
17 Dec
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
MEL15:40Melbourne
6 Jan
MEL20:15Melbourne
16h 40m
1 stop
SHA09:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$842

China Southern flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Our best China Southern deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
China Southern
29 Aug
SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
26 Sept
MEL10:20Melbourne
29h 00m
1 stop
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$795
China Southern
14 Sept
SHA10:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
21 Sept
MEL10:20Melbourne
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA15:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$881
China Southern
13 Sept
SHA21:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
20 Sept
MEL21:10Melbourne
25h 20m
1 stop
SHA20:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$887

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 2 August 2026.
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SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

19:45-23:05

1 stop29h 20m

$778

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/8

20:00-19:20

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

10:20-13:20

1 stop29h 00m

$795
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 23/12

21:30-15:40

1 stop15h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 6/1

20:15-09:55

1 stop16h 40m

$800

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

19:45-23:05

1 stop29h 20m

$819

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/12

12:30-15:40

1 stop24h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

20:15-12:45

1 stop19h 30m

$834

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

11:40-13:00

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

22:15-11:25

1 stop16h 10m

$837

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

19:45-23:05

1 stop29h 20m

$846

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

19:45-23:05

1 stop29h 20m

$871

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/8

21:55-09:35

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

$928

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

12:35-12:50

1 stop27h 15m

$1,224

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $886 to $1,083.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $778.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport averaging around $718.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for Melbourne Airport on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,068. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,627.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport during this time can be as low as $1,106. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,273 on average. Flights to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 11% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (SHA to MEL) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

10h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport takes 10h 15m
Direct flights go from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

    The straight-line distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne is 8031.6 km. By plane, this route typically takes 10h 15m.

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

    Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Best airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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XiamenAirPriceFrom $631Free cancellationRating
6.7
47 reviews
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