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$236 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne departing on 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Melbourne (SHA-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

Mon, Jun 16 - Sun, Jun 22
Hainan Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 2:05 pmSHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 10:55 pmMEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
$434Hainan Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 7
XiamenAir Logo
9:10 pm - 9:35 amSHA-MEL
34h 25m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 am - 2:45 pmMEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
$499XiamenAir
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 22
Hainan Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 2:05 pmSHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 10:55 pmMEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
$538Hainan Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 7
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9:30 pm - 9:50 amSHA-MEL
34h 20m2 stops
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11:35 am - 8:50 amMEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
$548
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Tue, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 7
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10:45 am - 11:45 amSHA-MEL
23h 00m3 stops
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11:35 am - 8:50 amMEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
$564
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Mon, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 23
China Southern Logo
6:50 pm - 7:20 pmSHA-MEL
22h 30m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 9:20 amMEL-SHA
25h 00m1 stop
$574China Southern
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Sun, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 22
XiamenAir Logo
4:10 pm - 9:35 amSHA-MEL
15h 25m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 am - 5:00 pmMEL-SHA
31h 25m1 stop
$581XiamenAir
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Tue, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 22
China Southern Logo
10:50 am - 8:40 amSHA-MEL
19h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 11:20 amMEL-SHA
27h 00m1 stop
$608China Southern
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Thu, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 5:55 amSHA-MEL
14h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:45 pm - 3:35 pmMEL-SHA
17h 50m1 stop
$727Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 5:55 amSHA-MEL
14h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:25 pm - 12:05 pmMEL-SHA
23h 40m1 stop
$743Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Shanghai, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is December, where tickets cost $341 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $917 and $779 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$236
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 40% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Shanghai to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $236 for a one-way ticket and $434 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Melbourne?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    When flying out of Shanghai you will be using Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You will be landing at Melbourne, also known as Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Melbourne, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Shanghai (SHA)
Melbourne (MEL)

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