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

As of December 2025, 7 flights take off from Shanghai and land in Melbourne each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 20:00, with 49% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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

Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Melbourne

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

As of December 2025, 50 flights take off from Shanghai and land in Melbourne each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sat, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

XiamenAir, China Eastern and Beijing Capital Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Shanghai according to our data. XiamenAir is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne is 3 as of December 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to Melbourne.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $895 to $1,238. The lowest price recently found on this route was $712.

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20:25 - 21:30

PVG

MEL

22h 05m1 stop

11:25 - 00:45

MEL

PVG

16h 20m1 stop

$712China Southern

Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

16:40 - 14:30

PVG

MEL

18h 50m1 stop

21:40 - 15:25

MEL

PVG

20h 45m1 stop

$721Sichuan Airlines

Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

20:05 - 21:30

SHA

MEL

22h 25m1 stop

11:25 - 12:15

MEL

SHA

27h 50m1 stop

$721China Southern

Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

10:50 - 09:45

SHA

MEL

19h 55m1 stop

11:25 - 10:10

MEL

SHA

25h 45m1 stop

$725China Southern

Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

20:25 - 21:30

PVG

MEL

22h 05m1 stop

11:25 - 11:25

MEL

PVG

27h 00m1 stop

$766China Southern

Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

16:50 - 21:30

SHA

MEL

25h 40m1 stop

11:25 - 14:15

MEL

SHA

29h 50m1 stop

$766China Southern

Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

22:30 - 23:00

SHA

MEL

21h 30m1 stop

15:35 - 20:55

MEL

SHA

32h 20m1 stop

$775Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

17:30 - 16:10

PVG

MEL

19h 40m2 stops

15:35 - 12:30

MEL

PVG

23h 55m1 stop

$933Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

21:10 - 15:40

PVG

MEL

15h 30m1 stop

22:20 - 15:05

MEL

PVG

19h 45m1 stop

$964Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

10:10 - 10:25

SHA

MEL

21h 15m1 stop

12:25 - 12:40

MEL

SHA

27h 15m1 stop

$1,065XiamenAir

Fri, 6 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

China Southern flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

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China Southern

7 Mar

PVG20:25Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 05m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

18 Mar

MEL11:25Melbourne

16h 20m

1 stop

PVG00:45Shanghai Pu Dong

$712

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China Southern

2 Mar

SHA20:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 25m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

10 Mar

MEL11:25Melbourne

27h 50m

1 stop

SHA12:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$721

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China Southern

12 Mar

SHA10:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 55m

1 stop

MEL09:45Melbourne

14 Mar

MEL11:25Melbourne

25h 45m

1 stop

SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$725

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Sichuan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Sichuan Airlines

25 Dec

PVG16:40Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 50m

1 stop

MEL14:30Melbourne

9 Jan

MEL21:40Melbourne

24h 00m

1 stop

PVG18:40Shanghai Pu Dong

$697

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Sichuan Airlines

12 Mar

PVG16:40Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 50m

1 stop

MEL14:30Melbourne

14 Mar

MEL21:40Melbourne

20h 45m

1 stop

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

$721

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Sichuan Airlines

5 Feb

PVG13:10Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 20m

1 stop

MEL14:30Melbourne

11 Feb

MEL21:40Melbourne

24h 00m

1 stop

PVG18:40Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,037

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Sat 7/3

20:25-21:30

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

11:25-00:45

1 stop16h 20m

$712

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

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21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

$721

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

20:05-21:30

1 stop22h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

11:25-12:15

1 stop27h 50m

$721

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

10:50-09:45

1 stop19h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

11:25-10:10

1 stop25h 45m

$725

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

20:25-21:30

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

11:25-11:25

1 stop27h 00m

$766

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

16:50-21:30

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

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11:25-14:15

1 stop29h 50m

$766

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

22:30-23:00

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

15:35-20:55

1 stop32h 20m

$775

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

17:30-16:10

2 stops19h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

15:35-12:30

1 stop23h 55m

$933

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/1

21:10-15:40

1 stop15h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

22:20-15:05

1 stop19h 45m

$964

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/2

10:10-10:25

1 stop21h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

12:25-12:40

1 stop27h 15m

$1,065

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $710. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of March, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $761.

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

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,082. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Tuesday is $1,751.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the morning. Flights from Shanghai to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $691. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,498. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Melbourne flight route?

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Fastest flight time	10h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Melbourne	4 airports

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Melbourne takes 10h 30m

Direct flights go from Shanghai to Melbourne every day.

There are 4 airports in Melbourne. From Shanghai there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL).

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How far is Shanghai to Melbourne by plane?
A flight from Shanghai to Melbourne will travel around 8046.9 km. By plane, this route typically takes 10h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?
The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne is 3 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $471	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 122 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	PriceFrom $551	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $627	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $966	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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Yes. All flights to Melbourne from Shanghai on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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