S$315 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$315 for one-way flights and S$463 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hainan Airlines
Fri, 25 Apr - Sat, 10 May
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$463 Return, found 2 days ago
S$463
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 25 Apr from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Sat, 10 May, priced at S$463 found 2 days ago
Sichuan Airlines
Fri, 2 May - Thu, 29 May
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$478 Return, found 1 day ago
S$478
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 2 May from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Thu, 29 May, priced at S$478 found 1 day ago
Xiamen Airlines
Sat, 7 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
MEL
Melbourne
SHA
Shanghai
S$503 Return, found 3 days ago
S$503
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Sat, 7 Jun from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Wed, 18 Jun, priced at S$503 found 3 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Sun, 4 May - Mon, 19 May
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$618 Return, found 2 days ago
S$618
Return
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sun, 4 May from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Mon, 19 May, priced at S$618 found 2 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Tue, 20 May - Sun, 25 May
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$694 Return, found 5 days ago
S$694
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Tue, 20 May from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Sun, 25 May, priced at S$694 found 5 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, 27 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$762 Return, found 11 hours ago
S$762
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, 27 Mar from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Mon, 31 Mar, priced at S$762 found 11 hours ago
Air China
Fri, 2 May - Thu, 29 May
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$818 Return, found 1 day ago
S$818
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air China flight, departing Fri, 2 May from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Thu, 29 May, priced at S$818 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 8 May - Thu, 29 May
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$828 Return, found 2 days ago
S$828
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, 8 May from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Thu, 29 May, priced at S$828 found 2 days ago
Cebu Pacific
Fri, 15 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$836 Return, found 5 days ago
S$836
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Fri, 15 Aug from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$836 found 5 days ago
Vietnam Airlines
Fri, 6 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
MEL
Melbourne
PVG
Shanghai
S$837 Return, found 2 days ago
S$837
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Jun from Melbourne to Shanghai, returning Thu, 12 Jun, priced at S$837 found 2 days ago
Melbourne to Shanghai route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Airlines serving
Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Airlines
Return price
S$463
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$463. 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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