China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $585
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.
The only airline operating direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai is China Eastern Airlines. Flights operate every day.
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China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $585
The minimum one-way ticket price from Melbourne to Shanghai is $288 (October 2026), while the maximum is $424 (September 2026). On average, a ticket costs $380–$779.
On the Melbourne — Shanghai route, prices change frequently in both directions. Predicting the exact cost is tricky, but we can identify months when tickets tend to be cheaper.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is October 2026–November 2026 — averaging $349. The most expensive is August 2026–September 2026 ($397). The difference reaches 12%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is October 2026–November 2026, where you can save up to 12%.
Price spread on this route is 10.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
Melbourne — Shanghai
06/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $388
Melbourne — Shanghai
06/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $470
Melbourne — Shanghai
05/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $699
Melbourne — Shanghai
05/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $787
Melbourne — Shanghai
05/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $635
Melbourne — Shanghai
05/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $746
Melbourne — Shanghai
05/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $1,577
Melbourne — Shanghai
05/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1656
starting at $746
Melbourne — Shanghai
05/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $1,584
Melbourne — Shanghai
07/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU738
starting at $650
starting at $387
starting at $635
starting at $385
starting at $398
starting at $411
starting at $438
starting at $508
The Melbourne — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 7 in total, including Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar, VietjetAir, Xiamen Airlines, Qantas, and Scoot. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $385. 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 $385
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: October, August, May.
The fastest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai start from 10 hours 35 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Melbourne — Shanghai: Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Shanghai departs on 05/29/2026, is operated by Jetstar and costs $385
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai departs on 11/07/2026, is operated by Garuda Indonesia and costs $531
Fastest flight from Melbourne to Shanghai takes 10h 35m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, 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
