China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $568
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 $305 (November 2026), while the maximum is $477 (December 2026). On average, a ticket costs $387–$404.
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.
The only airline operating direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is China Eastern Airlines. Flights operate every day.
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Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.
We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
Tickets from Melbourne to Shanghai are getting cheaper month by month. From June 2026 to February 2027, the decline reached 26% — and that may not be the limit.
The most notable drop occurred from June 2026 to August 2026 — down 32%. The best period is July 2026–August 2026 (averaging $323), while the most expensive is December 2026–January 2027 ($441).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is July 2026–August 2026: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 27%.
Monthly price variation is 16.9%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $568
Melbourne — Shanghai
07/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $669
Melbourne — Shanghai
08/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $458
Melbourne — Shanghai
10/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $430
Melbourne — Shanghai
11/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $684
Melbourne — Shanghai
03/09/2027
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $787
Melbourne — Shanghai
09/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $590
Melbourne — Shanghai
10/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $791
Melbourne — Shanghai
11/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $433
Melbourne — Shanghai
11/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU740
starting at $644
Melbourne — Shanghai
07/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU740
starting at $818
starting at $411
starting at $430
starting at $290
starting at $291
starting at $303
starting at $338
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starting at $436
The Melbourne — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, AirAsia X, Shenzhen Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Cathay Pacific, VietjetAir, Hainan Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Scoot. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $290. 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 $290
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: November, July, August.
The fastest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai start from 13 hours 40 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 11/13/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $290
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai departs on 09/09/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $538
Fastest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai takes 13h 40m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Melbourne and Shanghai is 8054km (4993 miles). There are 14 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
