$266 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Shanghai 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.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Shanghai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Shanghai.
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Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05SHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
$487Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 16 May - Thu, 22 May
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05SHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
$493Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 16 May - Thu, 22 May
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 08:50MEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
10:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
21h 25m1 stop
$555XiamenAir
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Sat, 17 May - Fri, 6 Jun
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 13:50MEL-PVG
19h 30m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:10 - 14:20PVG-MEL
21h 10m1 stop
$568Sichuan Airlines
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Sat, 24 May - Fri, 6 Jun
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 08:50MEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
12:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
$576XiamenAir
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 13:50MEL-PVG
19h 30m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
13:10 - 14:20PVG-MEL
23h 10m1 stop
$587Sichuan Airlines
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Sat, 17 May - Fri, 6 Jun
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 16:30MEL-PVG
32h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:55 - 08:40PVG-MEL
32h 45m1 stop
$656China Southern
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Fri, 29 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 09:20MEL-SHA
25h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 19:20SHA-MEL
22h 30m1 stop
$656China Southern
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 19:50MEL-PVG
10h 50mdirect
China Eastern Logo
00:15 - 12:40PVG-MEL
10h 25mdirect
$900China Eastern
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Thu, 22 May - Wed, 28 May
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 19:50MEL-PVG
10h 50mdirect
China Eastern Logo
20:55 - 09:00PVG-MEL
10h 05mdirect
$970China Eastern
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Sat, 24 May - Fri, 6 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Shanghai flights

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai cost $447 and was between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Hangzhou (HGH). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $447.

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, 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 Melbourne to Shanghai is July, where tickets cost $854 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,629 and $1,208 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,661, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Shanghai, 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 Melbourne to Shanghai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$266
Flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Shanghai 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 flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai was $170 for a one-way ticket and $311 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Shanghai?

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

Direct departures

Melbourne to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Melbourne

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Shanghai. 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 Melbourne to Shanghai? 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.
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Sichuan AirlinesOverall score based on 15 reviews
8.4Food
8.4Comfort
8.8Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2024TFU - LAX
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Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

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 crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

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.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

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 okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

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

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Never got to go because of i correct information while attempting to check in

They gave incorrect visa information causing me to purchase another flight. Only to find out later there was something that could be done to work around it.

I recently flew with Xiamen Airlines and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. To start, the seats were incredibly uncomfortable. They were cramped with minimal legroom, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position during the flight. This was exacerbated by the poor seat padding, which left me with a sore back and neck by the end of the journey. The food provided was another major letdown. The meals were bland and unappetizing, and it was clear that little effort was put into the quality or presentation. Even the snacks were subpar, and there were limited options for those with dietary restrictions. The airport transfer experience was terrible. The airline’s ground staff were unhelpful and disorganized, leading to long waits and confusion. This was especially frustrating when I was already tired from the uncomfortable flight. The process was poorly managed, making the entire experience stressful and inconvenient. Lastly, the in-flight entertainment was mediocre at best. The selection of movies and TV shows was outdated, and the screens were small and low-quality. The system also experienced frequent glitches, making it difficult to enjoy even the limited options available. Overall, my experience with Xiamen Airlines was far from satisfactory. From the uncomfortable seats and bad food to the terrible airport transfer experience and mediocre entertainment, I would not recommend flying with them.

The Jakarta flight was better.. We got off the plane fast. LAX to Xiamen was a slow exit. It took half and hour to disembark.

I was not allowed to board the plane if I did not buy a forward ticket after Indonesia. They said the Indonesian government would fine the airline. This was bullshit. In Jakarta immigration did not ask for this at all. I'm trying to refund the ticket. I was put in a middle seat and I asked to be put in an side seat. They wanted $45. I said NO. Later I was put in an side sest for free. On the second plane they put me in a middle seat and when I complained. They put me in the back with three empty seats. I was able to sleep. The food was okay and I got extra portions when asked. The lack of WIFI at Xiamen airport was a pain, but that's because of the Chinese government banning foreign browsers. Xiamen gets 3 out of 5. The cost was $503: LAX to Jakarta. A bargain, but you get what you pay for.

Some crew member does not under stand and speak english .

Free meals on all flights in economy. The 737´s don’t have screens so it’s a bummer. But the selection on 787´s is wide

The plane was small and a little stuffy inside the plane.

Going to Xiamen they did not offer any wine and basically offered two food choices in tin trays. Something you would expect on a domestic flight in China not a $10k business class flight. The flight attendant admitted they also stopped paying for satellite Wi-Fi; which they used to offer and now don't - without apology. Normally I am a huge fan of a non-stop but the difference between Japanese or US carriers is a large one and well worth a stop in Korea or Japan rather than pay double for no amenities at all. The plane is nice, but the experience was below par.

Once on board, everything is perfect. The young and pretty flight attendants warmly welcome each passenger and demonstrate excellent service attitudes. As passengers board one after another, the flight attendants begin to inquire about our meal preferences. I requested to see a wine list and choose a suitable red wine. She replied that there were no menus or wine lists, but she would take a photo of the red wine options on her phone and show me later. After lunch, the flight attendants began to ask about dinner arrangements. It turns out that there were only three options for dinner: seafood, chicken, and beef, exactly the same as lunch.

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