SHA - MEL

$347 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 8/21. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$705
Typical prices: $692-$1,113
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 8/31Fri 9/4
SHA - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$347
Typical prices: $220-$346
Cathay Pacific
Fri 8/21
SHA - MEL • 1 stop
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Shenzhen Airlines
Cheapest • from $705 (round-trip)
China Southern
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Shanghai and Melbourne. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Guangzhou (CAN)
Cheapest • Avg $589 (round-trip)
Hong Kong (HKG)
Shortest trip • 12h 50m (one-way)
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 30% price drop
December
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 4
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 12:00 pm
SHA
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MEL
18h 25m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 6:20 pm
MEL
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SHA
23h 00m
1 stop
$705Shenzhen Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
XiamenAir Logo
9:55 pm - 9:35 am
SHA
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MEL
33h 40m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 am - 10:40 pm
MEL
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SHA
13h 05m
1 stop
$717XiamenAir
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 5:55 am
SHA
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MEL
14h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:25 pm - 3:35 pm
MEL
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SHA
27h 10m
1 stop
$729Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 5:55 am
SHA
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MEL
14h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:25 pm - 3:35 pm
MEL
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SHA
27h 10m
1 stop
$730Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 5:55 am
SHA
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MEL
14h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:25 pm - 3:35 pm
MEL
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SHA
27h 10m
1 stop
$731Cathay Pacific
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:00 pm
SHA
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MEL
18h 25m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 10:25 am
MEL
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SHA
15h 05m
1 stop
$747Shenzhen Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:15 pm
SHA
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MEL
23h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 8:50 am
MEL
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SHA
23h 15m
1 stop
$748Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:00 pm
SHA
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MEL
18h 25m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 10:25 am
MEL
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SHA
15h 05m
1 stop
$749Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:00 pm
SHA
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MEL
18h 25m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 10:25 am
MEL
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SHA
15h 05m
1 stop
$751Shenzhen Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:15 pm
SHA
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MEL
27h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 10:20 pm
MEL
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SHA
18h 15m
2 stops
$847Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 March, where tickets cost $499 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $932 and $889 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$347
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
Flight from Shanghai to Melbourne

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $347 for a one-way ticket and $705 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Shanghai to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
China SouthernOverall score based on 154 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
7.7Comfort
Airline reviews

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
CAN - LAX
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Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Shanghai (SHA)
Melbourne (MEL)