Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 10.9% of flights from Melbourne to Shanghai have been direct. For routes that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections.

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Shanghai has a duration of approximately 10 hours and 35 minutes. This covers a distance of 8017 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of about 17 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differing flight times when planning their journey.

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 book at reduced fares. Monitoring prices regularly across the trailing 30 days can be beneficial for securing a good deal on this route.

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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$604 - A$1,493

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is AUD 604 to AUD 1493. The current lowest deal is AUD 655 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Oct 19-Oct 27.

now A$655

Low A$604

High A$1,493

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

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$894

A$800

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$900

A$869

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$991

A$869

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$922

A$872

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,122

A$800

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$900

A$800

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 14

A$1,363 → A$1,020

25%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

A$1,395 → A$1,120

20%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

A$1,070 → A$804

25%

5 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 14

A$1,057 → A$804

24%

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 a median of $782.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and November offer the lowest median prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 27h 45m.

Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai typically take 27h 45m, classified as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai appear frequently, offering more 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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Nov 15

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Nov 15

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From MEL

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Nov 03

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Nov 14

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$1,823

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From MEL

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$1,787

$1,142

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Business Class

From MEL

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Oct 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,899

$2,729

Save $2,170

Hong Kong Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$1,693

$1,134

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 03

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$1,698

$1,142

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From MEL

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Oct 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,047

$1,282

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Business Class

From MEL

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Shanghai, China

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$2,047

$1,282

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Business Class

From MEL

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Oct 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,047

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Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Oct 11

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,056

$1,282

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Shenzhen 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 within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $812. Booking 28-59 days out typically sees an average price of $872. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days in advance, averaging $1170. Across the trailing 90 days, the data suggests that last-minute bookings can offer better value on this route.

Based on pricing trends over the trailing 90 days, a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is considered a good deal if you find it for $607 or less. The median price for this route has been $782. Prices above $1067 typically fall into the more expensive range. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below the $607 threshold can help you secure a favorable price.

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. The annual median price for this route is $782. While November had a median of $585, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating significant price variability.

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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$604 - A$1,493

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is AUD 604 to AUD 1493. The current lowest deal is AUD 655 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Oct 19-Oct 27.

now A$655

Low A$604

High A$1,493

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

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$894

A$800

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$900

A$869

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$991

A$869

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$922

A$872

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,122

A$800

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Shanghai

Melbourne (MEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

A$900

A$800

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 14

A$1,363 → A$1,020

25%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

A$1,395 → A$1,120

20%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

A$1,070 → A$804

25%

5 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 14

A$1,057 → A$804

24%

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 a median of $782.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and November offer the lowest median prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 27h 45m.

Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai typically take 27h 45m, classified as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai appear frequently, offering more 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

$2,056

$1,282

Save $774

Shenzhen 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 offer the lowest median prices.

The median flight duration is 27h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

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

Nov 15

Nov 15

Nov 03

Nov 14

Nov 11

Oct 11

Nov 11

Nov 03

Oct 11

Oct 11

Oct 11

Oct 11

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 offer the lowest median prices.

The median flight duration is 27h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Antinea Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

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

Nov 15

Nov 15

Nov 03

Nov 14

Nov 11

Oct 11

Nov 11

Nov 03

Oct 11

Oct 11

Oct 11

Oct 11

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?