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$275 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Melbourne - Compare and Save

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 9/9. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$503
Typical prices: $757-$1,294
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 9/9Wed 9/23
SHA - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$275
Typical prices: $281-$488
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 9/9
SHA - MEL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Shanghai and Melbourne. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $604 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 03m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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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

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 10:30 am
SHA
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MEL
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SHA
32h 00m
1 stop
$503Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 10:30 am
SHA
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MEL
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SHA
32h 00m
1 stop
$505Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 10:30 am
SHA
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MEL
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SHA
32h 00m
1 stop
$543Hong Kong Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9
China Southern Logo
9:45 pm - 7:20 pm
SHA
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MEL
19h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 10:20 pm
MEL
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SHA
14h 00m
1 stop
$579China Southern
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
China Southern Logo
2:50 pm - 7:20 pm
SHA
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MEL
26h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 9:20 am
MEL
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SHA
25h 00m
1 stop
$601China Southern
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
China Southern Logo
8:00 pm - 7:20 pm
SHA
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MEL
21h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:20 am - 10:20 pm
MEL
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SHA
14h 00m
1 stop
$608China Southern
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29
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 - 10:30 am
MEL
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SHA
15h 10m
1 stop
$614Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Oct 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:15 pm
SHA
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MEL
21h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:25 pm - 12:05 pm
MEL
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SHA
23h 40m
1 stop
$630Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 28
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 12:00 pm
SHA
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MEL
17h 25m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 3:20 pm
MEL
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SHA
20h 00m
1 stop
$684Shenzhen Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24
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4:10 pm - 10:30 am
SHA
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 8:25 pm
MEL
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SHA
33h 25m
2 stops
$689Multiple 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually cost between $638 and $860 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $503 on Hong Kong Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 23).

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 September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,183 and $932 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$275
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $275 for a one-way ticket and $503 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.

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