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Cheap flights Melbourne — Shanghai

from $241 8 055 km ~9h 59m 37 flights found 9 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $241 on 10.01.2027
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Cheapest flights found
10 Jan 2027, Sun
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
12:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
13h 45m 1 stop
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20 Jan 2027, Wed
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
12:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
13h 45m 1 stop
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24 Jan 2027, Sun
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
12:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
13h 45m 1 stop
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16 Jan 2027, Sat
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
12:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
13h 45m 1 stop
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30 Jan 2027, Sat
Sichuan Airlines 3U 3886
13:40
MEL Tullamarine Airport
02:40
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
13h 1 stop
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31 Jan 2027, Sun
Juneyao Airlines HO 1656
01:00
MEL Tullamarine Airport
11:20
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10h 20m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
8 055 km
Flight time
9h 59m
Time difference
-3h
Minimum price
from $241 (10.01.2027)
Average price
$457
Maximum price
$932
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (2)
AVV Avalon Airport MEL Tullamarine Airport
Arrival airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Airlines (9)
D7 AirAsia X 3U Sichuan Airlines HO Juneyao Airlines JQ Jetstar CX Cathay Pacific OD Batik Air Malaysia 5J Cebu Pacific MU China Eastern PR Philippine Airlines
Agencies (9)
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Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 9
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
Low-cost 4 flights · 4 days
$241
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$308
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
8 flights · 8 days
$333
Jetstar
Jetstar
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$335
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
2 flights · 2 days
$394
Batik Air Malaysia
Batik Air Malaysia
4 flights · 4 days
$406
Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$413
China Eastern
China Eastern
11 flights · 11 days
$482
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$567
Where to buy tickets 9
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $241
Clickavia
4 tickets · 4 days
from $276
Trip.com
20 tickets · 15 days
from $308
Авиасейлс
3 tickets · 3 days
from $333
Aviakassa
4 tickets · 4 days
from $335
Flightnetwork
1 tickets · 1 days
from $394
Kupi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $406
Biletix
1 tickets · 1 days
from $416
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $688
Airports

From — Melbourne (2)

  • AVV Avalon Airport
  • MEL Tullamarine Airport

To — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Melbourne — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 9h 59m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Melbourne to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 8 055 km.
How much do flights from Melbourne to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $241 on 10.01.2027.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $457. Range: $241 — $932.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai?
The difference — -3h.
From which airports does Melbourne operate flights?
From Melbourne: AVV (Avalon Airport), MEL (Tullamarine Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 9 airlines: AirAsia X, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Batik Air Malaysia, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $333. Total direct flights found: 1.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Melbourne — Shanghai

Flights Melbourne — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 8 055 km. Flight time 9h 59m. Time difference -3h.

From Melbourne (MEL) flights depart from 2 airports: AVV, MEL. To Shanghai (PVG) — 1 arrival airport: PVG.

9 airlines operate on this route: AirAsia X, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Batik Air Malaysia, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $241 (10.01.2027). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $457, ranging from $241 to $932. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.

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