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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A few airlines fly the Shanghai — Melbourne route, but only one operates daily: China Eastern Airlines flies every day. Juneyao Airlines only flies on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
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The Shanghai — Melbourne route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, AirAsia X, Shanghai Airlines, Cebu Pacific, VietjetAir, Hong Kong Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, 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.
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $964
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1655
starting at $775
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $869
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU739
starting at $611
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $898
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1655
starting at $827
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $1,012
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $2,754
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1655
starting at $498
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $1,421
Juneyao Airlines
Tu, Th, and Sa
starting at $332
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $415
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Melbourne departs on 09/16/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $256
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne departs on 12/28/2026, is operated by Shenzhen Airlines and costs $620
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Melbourne takes
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There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Melbourne is 8054km (4993 miles). The average flight duration is 11h 41m. There are 14 direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne. The time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne is 2h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 5:45 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 12:15 AM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Melbourne according to data for the last 48 hours costs $256
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Melbourne is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne can be found flying in these months: September, October, December.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne start from 10 hours 15 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Melbourne: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Melbourne is $252 (September 2026), while the maximum is $533 (February 2027). On average, a ticket costs $361–$714.
Flight costs for Shanghai — Melbourne fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is September 2026–October 2026 — averaging $253. The most expensive is January 2027–February 2027 ($524). The difference reaches 52%.
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 September 2026–October 2026, where you can save up to 52%.
Price spread on this route is 27.4%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.