There are most likely no direct flights on the Shanghai — Melbourne route
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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.
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The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Melbourne is $289 (November 2026), while the maximum is $514 (July 2026). On average, a ticket costs $352–$665.
Ticket prices for Shanghai — Melbourne follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from June 2026 to July 2026 (+55%), then decline from July 2026 to November 2026 (44%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $308), while the priciest are in July 2026–August 2026 ($424).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 27%. Try to avoid July 2026–August 2026 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 19.3%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
There are most likely no direct flights on the Shanghai — Melbourne route
Shanghai — Melbourne
07/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU739
starting at $1,054
Shanghai — Melbourne
07/09/2026
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Direct flight
MU739
starting at $1,487
Shanghai — Melbourne
07/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU739
starting at $1,567
Shanghai — Melbourne
07/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU739
starting at $1,086
Shanghai — Melbourne
07/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU739
starting at $1,228
Shanghai — Melbourne
08/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $644
Shanghai — Melbourne
08/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $754
Shanghai — Melbourne
08/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU737
starting at $731
Shanghai — Melbourne
08/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU739
starting at $632
Shanghai — Melbourne
09/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU739
starting at $1,083
starting at $608
starting at $509
starting at $268
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The Shanghai — Melbourne route is served by a wide range of airlines: 8 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, VietjetAir, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $268. 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 Shanghai to Melbourne according to data for the last 48 hours costs $268
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: November, September, October.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne start from 15 hours 35 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Melbourne: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Melbourne departs on 12/17/2026, is operated by VietjetAir and costs $268
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Melbourne departs on 07/16/2026, is operated by Cebu Pacific and costs $734
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Melbourne takes 15h 35m
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 10h 25m. 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
