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Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Melbourne to Shanghai

November 3 - November 21

Cheapest
Best

MEL - Shanghai

$528

$517

Round trip

October 19 - October 29

Earliest

MEL - Shanghai

$491

$519

Round trip

November 14 - November 28

MEL - Shanghai

$529

$521

Round trip

November 3 - November 24

MEL - Shanghai

$521

$521

Round trip

November 2 - November 24

MEL - Shanghai

$521

$521

Round trip

November 9 - November 18

MEL - Shanghai

$526

$521

Round trip

November 1 - November 20

MEL - Shanghai

$525

$521

Round trip

November 17 - November 25

MEL - Shanghai

$523

$521

Round trip

November 9 - November 16

MEL - Shanghai

$527

$522

Round trip

November 11 - November 15

MEL - Shanghai

$530

$524

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai cover a substantial distance of 8017 km, categorizing this as a long-haul journey. This significant distance means that travel typically involves a longer duration, often with connections.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, fares typically range from $572–$1033, with a median price of $731. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $481. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $544, followed by November at a median of $585.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 12% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2.
A typical journey from Melbourne to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 27h 45m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Shanghai

Regular price: $458 - $958

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is between $458 and $958. The current lowest deal is $517 with Garuda Indonesia, for travel from November 3 to November 21.

now $517

Low $458

High $958

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai is January, with a median price of $481. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $994. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $481

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $994

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Shanghai

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Xiamen Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$682

$637

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Xiamen Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$697

$634

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Xiamen Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$702

$634

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Xiamen Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$691

$636

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Xiamen Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$700

$636

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Xiamen Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$695

$637

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

15 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 16

$1,028  →  $614

40%

28 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 29

$1,098  →  $796

27%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

$1,099  →  $822

25%

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,025  →  $756

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

Melbourne - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Shanghai are near the typical level, with a median price of $731.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, with a median price of $481.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 27h 45m

The typical flight duration from Melbourne to Shanghai is 27 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 12% of recent deals are for direct flights. Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~20 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$517

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$692

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$517

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$589

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~180 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$402

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a convenient alternative, less congested than major Shanghai hubs.

📍 ~110 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~280 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$423

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$637

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai, useful for avoiding airspace delays.

📍 ~110 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$684

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the best prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai have been found within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $812. Booking 60+ days out typically sees an average price of $859. Prices tend to be higher when booking between 7-13 days in advance, averaging $1170, or 14-27 days out, averaging $1102. For the trailing 90 days, the optimal booking window for this route has been very close to the departure date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is considered to be $572 or less. The median price for this route has been $731. Prices typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $1033 or less. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below the $572 threshold can help identify a favorable deal.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, with a median price of $481. Other affordable months include April, with a median price of $544, and November, with a median price of $585. The annual median price for this route is $731. Travelers looking for lower fares may find these months more economical for their journey.