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

As of October 2026, 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 57% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

China Southern, Beijing Capital Airlines and Juneyao Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Shanghai according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 28% 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.

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

Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Melbourne

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

As of October 2026, 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.

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 October 2026.

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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22:30 - 21:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

20h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 11:20MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$774China Southern

Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 6 Mar

21:30 - 16:05SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

15h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:40 - 11:00MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

$807Air China

Fri, 25 Dec - Wed, 24 Mar

17:00 - 16:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

20h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:40 - 15:20MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

$807Air China

Fri, 25 Dec - Wed, 24 Mar

08:50 - 06:50SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

19h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 22:10MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$811China Southern

Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 6 Mar

21:30 - 16:05SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

15h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:40 - 09:45MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

$869Air China

Thu, 17 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

18:50 - 21:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

23h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 09:15MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$874China Southern

Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

17:25 - 07:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

10h 35mdirect

08:00 - 16:35MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 35mdirect

$1,154Juneyao Airlines

Tue, 16 Mar - Sun, 16 May

21:45 - 10:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 50m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 08:50MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 15m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$1,209XiamenAir

Sat, 19 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

17:25 - 07:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

10h 35mdirect

08:00 - 16:35MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 35mdirect

$1,280Juneyao Airlines

Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 25 Apr

14:10 - 10:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

17h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 16:35MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$1,529XiamenAir

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16:50 - 11:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

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13:00 - 15:40MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$901Hong Kong Airlines

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16:50 - 11:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

15h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:00 - 15:40MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$938Hong Kong Airlines

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16:50 - 11:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

15h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:00 - 15:40MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$942Hong Kong Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

21:45 - 10:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 50m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 12:40MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 05m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$1,058XiamenAir

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

10:10 - 10:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

21h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 08:50MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 15m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$1,075XiamenAir

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

21:50 - 21:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

20h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

07:30 - 22:10MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,232China Southern

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

21:50 - 21:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

20h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

07:30 - 22:10MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,233China Southern

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

17:25 - 07:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

10h 35mdirect

09:00 - 16:20MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,523Juneyao Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

17:25 - 07:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MEL Melbourne

10h 35mdirect

09:00 - 16:20MEL Melbourne-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20mdirect

$1,529Juneyao Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

11:05 - 10:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MEL Melbourne

20h 30m2 stops Fuzhou Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 20:25MEL Melbourne-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 50m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Fuzhou

$1,671XiamenAir

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

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11 Dec

PVG22:30Shanghai Pu Dong

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MEL21:30Melbourne

6 Mar

MEL11:25Melbourne

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$774

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11 Dec

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19h 00m

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6 Mar

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$811

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22 Feb

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35h 35m

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8 Mar

MEL11:25Melbourne

16h 00m

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$874

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31 Oct

PVG16:50Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 40m

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MEL11:30Melbourne

13 Nov

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PVG15:40Shanghai Pu Dong

$901

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15h 40m

1 stop

MEL11:30Melbourne

13 Nov

MEL13:00Melbourne

29h 40m

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$938

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$874

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

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17:25-07:00

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$1,154

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Sat 19/12

21:45-10:35

1 stop33h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 2/1

12:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

$1,209

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/2

17:25-07:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 25/4

08:00-16:35

Nonstop10h 35m

$1,280

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/2

14:10-10:35

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 16/2

12:35-16:35

1 stop31h 00m

$1,529

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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 $801 to $1,519.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $774.

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 $709. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of March, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $824.

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

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $951. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Sunday is $1,626.

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 afternoon. Flights from Shanghai to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $1,072. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,271. 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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What cabin class options are available on Shanghai to Melbourne flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Shanghai to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	$421
Fastest flight time	10h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Melbourne	4 airports

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is $421. The best return flight deal from Shanghai to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $774.

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Melbourne takes 10h 35m

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 35m.
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 October 2026.
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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China Southern	PriceFrom $375	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 184 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	PriceFrom $475	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $631	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 51 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $892	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights

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