Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $232 and round-trip from $435. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is January, with an average price of $380. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually June, with an average price of $676.

$676
$528
$380
$232
    Cheapest
  • $517
    Oct
  • $470
    Nov
  • $631
    Dec
  • $380
    Jan
  • $400
    Feb
  • $491
    Mar
  • $519
    Apr
  • $602
    May
  • $676
    Jun
  • $495
    Jul
  • $490
    Aug
  • $497
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, March is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, with an average price of $670. In contrast, June is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $1,114.

$1,114
$892
$670
$448
    Cheapest
  • $757
    Oct
  • $764
    Nov
  • $905
    Dec
  • $771
    Jan
  • $699
    Feb
  • $670
    Mar
  • $676
    Apr
  • $830
    May
  • $1,114
    Jun
  • $1,081
    Jul
  • $875
    Aug
  • $778
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is Tuesday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

$548
$527
$506
$485
  • $523
    Mon
  • $506
    Tue
  • $541
    Wed
  • $548
    Thu
  • $507
    Fri
  • $534
    Sat
  • $547
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines, among 6 carriers on this route. AirAsia X offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. HO1656

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    10h 35m

    4:35 PM

    PVG

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  2. HX036

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    9h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 PM

    HKG

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  3. HX234

    9:20 PM

    HKG

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:50 PM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
  4. 3U3886

    8:20 PM

    MEL

    11h

    Nonstop

    5:20 AM

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  5. 3U6991

    8:00 AM

    TFU

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
  6. D7219

    6:15 AM

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    KUL

    S - - - - F -
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  7. D7330

    6:40 PM

    KUL

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:20 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
  8. 3U3886

    8:20 PM

    MEL

    11h

    Nonstop

    5:20 AM

    TFU

    S M - W T F -
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  9. 3U6995

    3:00 PM

    TFU

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:35 PM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
  10. HX036

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    9h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
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  11. HX236

    8:05 AM

    HKG

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
  12. D7213

    1:30 AM

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:10 AM

    KUL

    - - T W - - -
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  13. D7330

    6:40 PM

    KUL

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:20 AM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
  14. HX036

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    9h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
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  15. HX248

    12:25 PM

    HKG

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    SHA

    - - T - - - S
  16. HX036

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    9h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
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  17. HX246

    1:00 PM

    HKG

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
  18. HX036

    12:00 PM

    MEL

    9h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:40 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
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  19. HX238

    6:10 PM

    HKG

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:30 PM

    SHA

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price $546
Cheapest one-way flight price $232
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Shanghai?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Shanghai is October. During this time, flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SHA) take around 10 hours.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 08:00 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 16:20.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:30 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 06:00.
    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 32 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai. The average flight time is approximately 9 hours 57 minutes, with about 1 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai currently starts from $232, with round-trip fares from $435. The lowest fare is offered by AirAsia X departing on Sat, Oct 24; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is about 9 hours 45 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Xiamen Airlines China Southern Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Cathay Pacific Hainan Airlines Singapore Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai is $587, and the average round-trip fare is $910. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai are usually cheapest in January, with an average one-way fare of about $587. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai departs at 11:00, and the latest one departs at 21:30. There are approximately 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai usually arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.

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