Question 1

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai take?

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Flying between Shanghai and Melbourne will take minimum 10h 30m and will require at least one stop. <a href="/flight-routes/Melbourne-ME1/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

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Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 10h 55m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Each week, there are 17 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday. <a href="/flight-routes/Melbourne-ME1/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai was $205 for a one-way ticket and $350 for a return. <a href="/flight-routes/Melbourne-ME1/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

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If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Shanghai, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Shanghai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive. <a href="/flight-routes/Melbourne-ME1/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Shanghai?

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There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai. 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 $842. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Eastern.

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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

Question 7

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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

Question 8

What is the most popular stopover when flying to Shanghai from Melbourne?

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Guangzhou is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne to Shanghai.

Question 9

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

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The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is April, where tickets cost $865 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,624 and $1,479 respectively.

Question 10

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

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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 Melbourne to Shanghai. <a href="/flight-routes/Melbourne-ME1/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

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

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href="/flight-routes/Melbourne-ME1/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

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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 Shanghai with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. <a href="/flight-routes/Melbourne-ME1/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

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

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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 Shanghai from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href="/flight-routes/Melbourne-ME1/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Melbourne to Shanghai were found on China Southern ($528) and XiamenAir ($629). China Southern proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $309.

Question 16

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Shanghai flight route?

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Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Shanghai cost $388 and was between Melbourne Airport and Hangzhou. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $575.

Question 17

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

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To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

$309 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest Melbourne to Shanghai flight route?

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Shanghai cost $388 and was between Melbourne Airport and Hangzhou. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $575.

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Shanghai, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Shanghai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is April, where tickets cost $865 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,624 and $1,479 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Melbourne to Shanghai were found on China Southern ($528) and XiamenAir ($629). China Southern proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $309.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Shanghai?

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai. 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 $842. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Eastern.

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

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

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 Melbourne to Shanghai take?

Flying between Shanghai and Melbourne will take minimum 10h 30m and will require at least one stop.

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