China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $465
Juneyao Airlines
Su, We, and Fr
starting at $387
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.
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.
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China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $465
Juneyao Airlines
Su, We, and Fr
starting at $387
A few airlines fly the Melbourne — Shanghai route, but only one operates daily: China Eastern Airlines flies every day. Juneyao Airlines only flies on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Melbourne to Shanghai is $264 (August 2026), while the maximum is $381 (January 2027). On average, a ticket costs $313–$629.
Tickets from Melbourne to Shanghai are getting more expensive each month. From August 2026 to July 2027, the increase reached 34%, with prices now at $353. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from August 2026 to January 2027 — up 44%. The best time to fly is August 2026–September 2026, when the average price is $278. In November 2026–January 2027, tickets cost around $360.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in August 2026–September 2026 can save you up to 23% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 13.1%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
Melbourne — Shanghai
10/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $464
Melbourne — Shanghai
08/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU740
starting at $920
Melbourne — Shanghai
08/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $727
Melbourne — Shanghai
08/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $821
Melbourne — Shanghai
09/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $477
Melbourne — Shanghai
09/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $692
Melbourne — Shanghai
09/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $948
Melbourne — Shanghai
09/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $439
Melbourne — Shanghai
09/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU740
starting at $812
Melbourne — Shanghai
09/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $496
starting at $439
starting at $477
starting at $256
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starting at $323
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starting at $511
The Melbourne — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 11 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Scoot, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, and China Southern Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $256. 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.
The cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $256
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: August, April, October.
The fastest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai start from 13 hours 5 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Melbourne — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Shanghai departs on 10/01/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $256
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai departs on 10/28/2026, is operated by Xiamen Airlines and costs $581
Fastest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai takes 13h 5m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Melbourne and Shanghai is 8054km (4993 miles). The average flight duration is 10h 35m. There are 23 direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. The time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai is 2h. Flights from Melbourne begin at 8:00 AM. The latest flight from Melbourne departs at 9:30 PM
