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The quickest way to reach Shanghai is by hopping on the Maglev Train, departing from Shanghai PuDong Airport. These trains depart around every 15min and tickets into the city cost approximately ¥ 50 (A$ 2). Trains go to Longyard Metro Station, from where you can change to various services that go right into the centre of the city.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• China Eastern: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Juneyao Airlines

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Juneyao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $378 round-trip via Hangzhou (HGH), compared to $880 for nonstop.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) - 10% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $700 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $773, a difference of $73. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 6:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 8:59 am.

The flight takes about 10h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $746. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 10h 29m, covering 4,978 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $579 to $4,378. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $360, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 54m, compared with 14h 02m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 15h 26m via Shenzhen (SZX).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 2 hours behind Melbourne Airport (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $589 to $975, with an average of $746 over the past 12 months. Anything below $589 counts as a good deal.