S$395 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai (MEL-SHA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$395 for one-way flights and S$588 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$588 Return, found 5 days ago
S$588
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Wed, 12 Nov, priced at S$588 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$602 Return, found 5 days ago
S$602
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Wed, 12 Nov, priced at S$602 found 5 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
MEL
Melbourne
SHA
Shanghai
S$688 Return, found 3 days ago
S$688
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, 25 Aug from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Mon, 8 Sep, priced at S$688 found 3 days ago
Xiamen Airlines
Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
SHA
Shanghai
S$694 Return, found 5 days ago
S$694
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Thu, 7 Aug from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Sun, 17 Aug, priced at S$694 found 5 days ago
Juneyao Air
Fri, 8 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$770 Return, found 1 day ago
S$770
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Juneyao Air flight, departing Fri, 8 Aug from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Thu, 21 Aug, priced at S$770 found 1 day ago
Cebu Pacific
Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$801 Return, found 4 days ago
S$801
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Mon, 16 Feb from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Sun, 1 Mar, priced at S$801 found 4 days ago
Garuda Indonesia
Thu, 24 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$835 Return, found 17 hours ago
S$835
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Garuda Indonesia flight, departing Thu, 24 Jul from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Mon, 28 Jul, priced at S$835 found 17 hours ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 21 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$906 Return, found 5 days ago
S$906
Return
found 5 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 21 Aug from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Tue, 26 Aug, priced at S$906 found 5 days ago
AirAsia X
Sat, 23 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,072 Return, found 18 hours ago
S$1,072
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Sat, 23 Aug from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Sat, 30 Aug, priced at S$1,072 found 18 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 8 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,096 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,096
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 8 Aug from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Thu, 21 Aug, priced at S$1,096 found 1 day ago
Melbourne to Shanghai route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Airlines serving
Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Return price
S$587
Distance
7971 km

Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (SHA) including

The earliest flight leaves Tullamarine Airport at 00:35 and arrives at Hongqiao Intl. Airport at 08:55. The last flight of the day departs Melbourne at 23:40 and arrives at Shanghai at 23:50.

The flight distance from Melbourne to Shanghai is about 9003 km, the shortest flight is 13 hours 20 minutes with Virgin Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price quoted for a round-trip journey from Tullamarine Airport to SHA was S$588. Fares this good don't hang around forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Tullamarine Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport?
This can vary between air carriers, as each one has its own terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy-to-follow instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Tullamarine Airport to SHA flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport?
The distance is around 8,000 kilometres. Sleep mask? Check. Noise-cancelling headphones? Check. You'll need to pack all the travel comforts for this long-haul Melbourne to China flight.
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
You won't find any airlines flying directly between Tullamarine Airport and SHA, so be prepared to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover, whether short or long, can be a welcome way to break up a trip!
Are Tullamarine Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from Tullamarine Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport are available up to 12 months prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score great last-minute deal, it's never a sure thing. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more options --- and you can avoid landing the dreaded middle seat! We frequently update our fares to make sure you get the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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