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

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 am and lands at 12:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 8:45 am.

The flight takes about 10h 15m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 10h 15m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $611 to $990, with an average of $780 over the past 12 months. Anything below $611 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $780 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $418 round-trip via Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG), compared to $891 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $395, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 46m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $692 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $839, a difference of $147.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 52m, compared with 14h 43m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 15h 38m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 3 hours behind Melbourne Airport (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.