Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 10.9% of flights from Melbourne to Shanghai have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes will include at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their itinerary.

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Shanghai has a median duration of 10 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 17 hours and 15 minutes. The air distance between Melbourne and Shanghai is approximately 8017 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do Melbourne to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Melbourne to Shanghai route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for those looking to purchase tickets for this route. This pattern has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Melbourne to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

The journey from Melbourne to Shanghai covers a significant distance of 8017 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This substantial route often involves extended travel times, making planning crucial for travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

When considering the cost, fares for this route typically range from $607 to $1067, with a median price of $782. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

For those wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $481. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median of $544, and November, where the median fare is $585.

Regarding direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers 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 flights.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Shanghai

Regular price: A$586 - A$1,362

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

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai typically range from 586 AUD to 1362 AUD. The current lowest deal is 640 AUD with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 22.

now A$640

Low A$586

High A$1,362

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 A$481

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$994

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,089

A$857

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,153

A$857

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,161

A$857

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,088

A$818

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,164

A$822

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,019

A$857

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

A$1,305 → A$862

34%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$1,363 → A$967

29%

22 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 23

A$1,347 → A$970

28%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

A$1,337 → A$973

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

Melbourne - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Shanghai are below the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and November are historically cheapest

Historically, January ($481), April ($544), and November ($585) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 27h 45m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 27 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 10.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, providing a non-stop option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai appear frequently, offering regular opportunities to save.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$712

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International is a good arrival option for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$720

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive routes and competitive pricing, with excellent high-speed rail to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~A$562

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From MEL

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Oct 25

Shanghai, China

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$4,502

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From MEL

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Sep 30

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,816

$1,074

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Air China

Business Class

From MEL

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Oct 25

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,834

$1,154

Save $680

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Sep 28

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,814

$1,154

Save $660

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 24

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,530

$2,663

Save $1,867

Hong Kong Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Oct 28

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,556

$2,682

Save $1,874

Hong Kong Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 30

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,508

$2,682

Save $1,826

Hong Kong Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Oct 27

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,415

$2,688

Save $1,727

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Oct 18

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,432

$2,711

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Hainan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $812. Booking 28-59 days out typically sees an average price of $872, while booking 60+ days in advance shows an average price of $859. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $1170, and 14-27 days out, averaging $1102. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $607. The median price for this route has been $782. Prices above $1067 are typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers should aim for prices around or below the good price threshold to secure a favorable fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, with a median price of $481. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $544. November, while also listed among the cheapest, has a slightly higher median of $585. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days is $782, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Melbourne to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Shanghai

Regular price: A$586 - A$1,362

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

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai typically range from 586 AUD to 1362 AUD. The current lowest deal is 640 AUD with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 22.

now A$640

Low A$586

High A$1,362

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$481

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$994

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,089

A$857

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,153

A$857

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,161

A$857

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,088

A$818

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,164

A$822

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,019

A$857

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

A$1,305 → A$862

34%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

A$1,363 → A$967

29%

22 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 23

A$1,347 → A$970

28%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

A$1,337 → A$973

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

Melbourne - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Shanghai are below the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and November are historically cheapest

Historically, January ($481), April ($544), and November ($585) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 27h 45m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 27 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 10.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Antinea Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, providing a non-stop option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai appear frequently, offering regular opportunities to save.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$712

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International is a good arrival option for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$720

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive routes and competitive pricing, with excellent high-speed rail to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,432

$2,711

Save $1,721

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

Melbourne to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

Melbourne - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, April, and November are historically cheapest

Flights typically take 27h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 25

Oct 29

Oct 27

Oct 25

Sep 30

Oct 25

Sep 28

Oct 24

Oct 28

Oct 30

Oct 27

Oct 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

How often do Melbourne to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Melbourne to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

Melbourne - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, April, and November are historically cheapest

Flights typically take 27h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 25

Oct 29

Oct 27

Oct 25

Sep 30

Oct 25

Sep 28

Oct 24

Oct 28

Oct 30

Oct 27

Oct 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?