Melbourne to Shanghai flights
The cheapest round trip we found from Melbourne to Shanghai is $623 (Feb 7 – 17, 2027, 1 stop), 9% below the usual $685.
MEL to SHA · Round trip · Economy · Prices per person in USD · Price found (2 days ago)
Cheapest found
Cheapest round trip by month
Lowest fare found per departure month| Month | Cheapest round trip |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $630 |
| December 2026 | $792 |
| January 2027 | $804 |
| February 2027 | $579 |
| March 2027 | $523 (cheapest month) |
| April 2027 | $740 |
Cheapest dates in the next 4 months
Round trip, per person-
Feb 7 – 17, 2027 10 nights · leave Sun$623 −9% vs usual$623 −9% vs usual Book
China Southern Airlines 1 stop · 11h 45m -
Dec 10 – 13 3 nights · leave Thu$792 +16% vs usual$792 +16% vs usual Book
Philippine Airlines 1 stop · 11h 35m -
Jan 11 – 19, 2027 8 nights · leave Mon$804 +17% vs usual$804 +17% vs usual Book
AirAsia X 2 stops · 13h 45m -
Dec 11 – 13 2 nights · leave Fri$809 +18% vs usual$809 +18% vs usual Book
Philippine Airlines 1 stop · 11h 35m
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Melbourne to Shanghai: questions
How much does a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai cost?
The cheapest round trip we have found right now is $623, leaving February 7 and returning February 17. The usual price on this route is about $685, so this fare is 9% less. Prices are per person, economy, in USD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?
March 2027, with round trips from $523. The most expensive month in our data is January (from $804). Based on the 6 months ahead we have prices for.
Which airports do Melbourne to Shanghai flights use?
Melbourne airports include Tullamarine (MEL), Avalon (AVV) and Essendon (MEB). Shanghai airports include Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA). The prices on this page cover every airport in both cities (MEL and SHA are the city codes).
About this route
We track round-trip economy fares from Melbourne (Australia) to Shanghai (China) using Travelpayouts / Aviasales data. The cheapest round trip we've found is $623, departing February 7 and returning February 17, about 9% below the usual $685. The cheapest month to fly in our data is March, from $523. Prices are per person and were correct when found; the final price is set by the airline or booking site when you book.