Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne from $342

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12:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
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11:35 - 17:00MEL-SHA
31h 25m1 stop
$749XiamenAir
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Wed, 3 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
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08:50 - 09:45SHA-MEL
21h 55m1 stop
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11:25 - 10:10MEL-SHA
25h 45m1 stop
$820China Southern
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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 30 Jan
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14:50 - 09:45SHA-MEL
15h 55m1 stop
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08:40 - 22:15MEL-SHA
16h 35m1 stop
$821China Southern
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16:40 - 22:25SHA-MEL
27h 45m2 stops
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19:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
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14:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
17h 25m1 stop
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11:35 - 22:40MEL-SHA
13h 05m1 stop
$853XiamenAir
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Mon, 8 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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13:20 - 23:15SHA-MEL
30h 55m1 stop
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00:45 - 12:20MEL-SHA
14h 35m1 stop
$1,368Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05SHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
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20:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
$1,426Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 07:35SHA-MEL
31h 05m2 stops
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15:25 - 20:55MEL-SHA
32h 30m1 stop
$1,644Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Air China Logo
17:30 - 15:45SHA-MEL
19h 15m1 stop
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20:15 - 09:55MEL-SHA
16h 40m1 stop
$2,073Air China
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Air China Logo
20:25 - 15:45SHA-MEL
16h 20m1 stop
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20:15 - 13:55MEL-SHA
20h 40m1 stop
$2,221Air China
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XiamenAir flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Our best XiamenAir deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
XiamenAir
3 Sept
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:35Melbourne
26 Sept
MEL11:35Melbourne
31h 25m
1 stop
SHA17:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
XiamenAir
8 Sept
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:35Melbourne
23 Sept
MEL11:35Melbourne
13h 05m
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SHA22:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
XiamenAir
8 Sept
SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:35Melbourne
23 Sept
MEL11:35Melbourne
13h 05m
1 stop
SHA22:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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
16 Aug
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
30 Sept
MEL10:20Melbourne
14h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
China Southern
16 Aug
SHA14:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 30m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
30 Sept
MEL10:20Melbourne
14h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
China Southern
31 Oct
SHA14:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 55m
1 stop
MEL09:45Melbourne
30 Jan
MEL08:40Melbourne
16h 35m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/9

12:10-09:35

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

11:35-17:00

1 stop31h 25m

$749

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 31/10

08:50-09:45

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

11:25-10:10

1 stop25h 45m

$820

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 31/10

14:50-09:45

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

08:40-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

$821

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/9

16:40-22:25

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

19:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$843

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/9

14:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 23/9

11:35-22:40

1 stop13h 05m

$853

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/10

13:20-23:15

1 stop30h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

00:45-12:20

1 stop14h 35m

$1,368

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/10

08:30-14:05

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$1,426

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/10

22:30-07:35

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

15:25-20:55

1 stop32h 30m

$1,644

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/2

17:30-15:45

1 stop19h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

20:15-09:55

1 stop16h 40m

$2,073

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

20:25-15:45

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

20:15-13:55

1 stop20h 40m

$2,221

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport averaging around $648.

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 $1,072. On the other hand, Wednesday 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 $1,796.

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 morning. Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport during this time can be as low as $704. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,726 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 far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $946 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for as low as $576 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 36% cheaper 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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Best price found

$342

Fastest flight time

13h 25m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $342. The best return flight deal from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $749.
The fastest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport takes 13h 25m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport - 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 13h 25m.

  • 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.

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  • 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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China SouthernPriceFrom $480Free cancellationRating
7.6
104 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $641Free cancellationRating
6.6
41 reviews
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7.2
159 reviews
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