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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Melbourne to Shanghai is $225 (April 2026), while the maximum is $346 (December 2026). On average, a ticket costs $266–$267.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Melbourne to Shanghai:
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The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Shanghai departs on 08/13/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $240
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai departs on 04/14/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $380
Fastest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai takes 13h 20m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Melbourne and Shanghai is 8054km (4993 miles). The average flight duration is 10h 3m. There are 33 direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. The time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai is 2h. Flights from Melbourne begin at 9:00 AM. The latest flight from Melbourne departs at 10:30 PM
The Melbourne — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 9 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, AirAsia X, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, VietjetAir, Jetstar, and Garuda Indonesia. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $240. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Melbourne — Shanghai
03/17/2026
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Direct flight
MU740
starting at $567
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/18/2026
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Direct flight
MU740
starting at $935
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/19/2026
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Direct flight
MU740
starting at $1,090
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/20/2026
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Direct flight
MU740
starting at $1,104
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/21/2026
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Direct flight
MU740
starting at $541
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/21/2026
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Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $591
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $797
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU740
starting at $872
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU740
starting at $1,285
Melbourne — Shanghai
04/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU740
starting at $876
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $294
The cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $240
Often the best time to buy tickets from Melbourne to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: April, March, October.
The fastest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai start from 13 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Melbourne — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines