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$238 Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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 20/6. 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 flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne

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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20:30 - 14:05PVG-MEL
15h 35m1 stop
11:25 - 00:10MEL-PVG
15h 45m1 stop
$598
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Thu, 15 Aug - Fri, 8 Nov
08:30 - 14:05SHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
11:25 - 22:15MEL-SHA
13h 50m1 stop
$598
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Thu, 15 Aug - Fri, 8 Nov
13:05 - 14:20PVG-MEL
23h 15m1 stop
21:20 - 15:20MEL-PVG
21h 00m1 stop
$647Sichuan Airlines
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Wed, 21 Aug - Thu, 7 Nov
13:05 - 14:20PVG-MEL
23h 15m1 stop
20:20 - 11:50MEL-PVG
17h 30m1 stop
$728Sichuan Airlines
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Mon, 1 Jul - Thu, 4 Jul
13:50 - 18:40SHA-MEL
26h 50m2 stops
11:25 - 22:15MEL-SHA
13h 50m1 stop
$755China Southern
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Wed, 21 Aug - Thu, 7 Nov
12:20 - 05:55PVG-MEL
15h 35m1 stop
01:00 - 13:30MEL-PVG
15h 30m1 stop
$802Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 15 Aug - Thu, 7 Nov
13:20 - 05:55SHA-MEL
14h 35m1 stop
01:00 - 15:20MEL-SHA
17h 20m1 stop
$802Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 15 Aug - Thu, 7 Nov
06:55 - 18:40PVG-MEL
33h 45m2 stops
11:25 - 00:10MEL-PVG
15h 45m1 stop
$804China Southern
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Wed, 21 Aug - Thu, 7 Nov
16:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
15h 25m1 stop
11:35 - 11:00MEL-SHA
25h 25m1 stop
$837XiamenAir
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Sat, 15 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
10:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
21h 25m1 stop
11:35 - 08:50MEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
$1,025XiamenAir
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Tue, 11 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun

Flights from Shanghai to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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 Shanghai to Melbourne Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport cost $357 and was between Hangzhou and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Shanghai 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 to Melbourne Airport is June, where tickets cost $906 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, where the average cost of tickets is $1,871 and $1,734 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) found on KAYAK was with China Southern for $238. Sichuan Airlines proposed a return connection from $647 and China Southern from $755.

Which airlines fly direct between Shanghai and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport. They are Beijing Capital Airlines and China Eastern. The cheapest airline for this route is China Eastern, with the best one-way deal found costing $994. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Eastern.

How many flights are there between Shanghai and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Shanghai and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 45m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 17 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) take?

Flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Shanghai requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 10h 20m.

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Cheapest flight

$238
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport 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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Airport (Tullamarine) flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport was $158 for a one-way ticket and $397 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Melbourne is the only airport in Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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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Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai to Melbourne

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Shanghai

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, China Eastern, Qantas Airways

Air France, China Eastern, +1 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
19h 25mPVG-MEL
$238
20/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
27h 30mSHA-MEL
$240
24/7Wed
1 stopAirAsia X
25h 55mPVG-MEL
$252
27/7Sat
1 stopAirAsia X
21h 30mPVG-MEL
$258
28/6Fri
1 stopSichuan Airlines
23h 15mPVG-MEL
$285
28/6Fri
2 stops
42h 35mPVG-MEL
$362
20/6Thu
3 stops
43h 15mPVG-MEL
$365
1/7Mon
1 stopSichuan Airlines
23h 15mPVG-MEL
$372
1/8Thu
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
35h 00mPVG-MEL
$427
18/7Thu
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
35h 00mPVG-MEL
$775

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Last minute flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/6Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
27h 45mPVG-MEL
2/9Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
16h 45mMEL-PVG
$5,487
4/6Tue
multi-stop
27h 45mPVG-MEL
2/9Mon
multi-stop
28h 55mMEL-PVG
$6,870
4/6Tue
multi-stop
13h 50mPVG-MEL
2/9Mon
direct
10h 50mMEL-PVG
$7,013
4/6Tue
multi-stop
27h 45mPVG-MEL
1/9Sun
multi-stop
15h 55mMEL-PVG
$7,563

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