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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne from $254

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Hainan Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 2:05 pmSHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 10:55 pmMEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
$393Hainan Airlines
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lun., sep. 22 - dom., sep. 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 11:15 pmSHA-MEL
21h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:45 am - 12:05 pmMEL-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
$536Cathay Pacific
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jue., oct. 16 - lun., oct. 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 11:00 pmSHA-MEL
30h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:45 am - 12:20 pmMEL-SHA
14h 35m1 stop
$537Cathay Pacific
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sáb., nov. 15 - jue., nov. 20
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2:50 pm - 10:25 pmSHA-MEL
29h 35m2 stops
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11:35 am - 11:00 amMEL-SHA
25h 25m1 stop
$565
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lun., sep. 22 - dom., sep. 28
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9:05 am - 9:20 amSHA-MEL
22h 15m3 stops
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11:35 am - 11:00 amMEL-SHA
25h 25m1 stop
$633
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lun., sep. 22 - dom., sep. 28
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 9:30 pmSHA-MEL
20h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:30 pm - 9:15 pmMEL-SHA
24h 45m1 stop
$691China Southern
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mié., nov. 19 - jue., nov. 20
XiamenAir Logo
12:10 pm - 10:35 amSHA-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
12:35 pm - 11:00 amMEL-SHA
25h 25m1 stop
$692XiamenAir
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dom., oct. 12 - vie., oct. 17
XiamenAir Logo
2:10 pm - 9:35 amSHA-MEL
17h 25m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
12:35 pm - 2:45 pmMEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
$990XiamenAir
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vie., sep. 26 - dom., oct. 5
Air China Logo
7:25 pm - 2:35 pmSHA-MEL
17h 10m1 stop
Air China Logo
9:00 pm - 10:55 amMEL-SHA
16h 55m1 stop
$1,731Air China
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sáb., sep. 27 - mié., oct. 8
China Southern Logo
3:50 pm - 2:35 pmSHA-MEL
20h 45m2 stops
China Southern Logo
7:00 am - 10:20 pmMEL-SHA
18h 20m2 stops
$2,591China Southern
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sáb., sep. 27 - dom., oct. 5

Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Oct 16
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
MEL11:15 pmMelbourne
Oct 20
MEL12:45 amMelbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$536
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 15
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
MEL11:00 pmMelbourne
Nov 20
MEL12:45 amMelbourne
14h 35m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$537
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 3
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 10m
2 stops
MEL5:45 pmMelbourne
Mar 2
MEL12:45 amMelbourne
14h 35m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$718
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Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Hainan Airlines
Sep 22
SHA8:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
MEL2:05 pmMelbourne
Sep 28
MEL7:45 pmMelbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$393
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Hainan Airlines
Sep 27
SHA8:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
MEL2:05 pmMelbourne
Oct 5
MEL8:45 pmMelbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$874
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated agosto 7, 2025.
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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 9/22

8:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

dom. 9/28

7:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$393

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 10/16

10:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

lun. 10/20

12:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$536

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 11/15

1:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Melbourne

jue. 11/20

12:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$537

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 9/22

2:50 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

dom. 9/28

11:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop25h 25m

$565

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 9/22

9:05 am-9:20 am

3 stops22h 15m

Melbourne

dom. 9/28

11:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop25h 25m

$633

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 11/19

9:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

jue. 11/20

11:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$691

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 10/12

12:10 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

vie. 10/17

12:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop25h 25m

$692

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 9/26

2:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

dom. 10/5

12:35 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$990

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 9/27

7:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Melbourne

mié. 10/8

9:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

$1,731

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 9/27

3:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Melbourne

dom. 10/5

7:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$2,591

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with most prices found around $383. The month of May is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport averaging around $423.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $1,036. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport for around $1,225.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport at noon for as low as $558. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,174. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $618 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for as low as $376 on momondo.

How have Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (SHA to MEL) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Best Price Found

$254

Fastest flight time

13h 25m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $254. The best round-trip flight deal from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $393.
The fastest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport takes 13h 25m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport - Melbourne Airport.
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  • How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne by plane?

    A flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne will travel around 4990.6 mi. Typically, this will take 14h 35m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Best airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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China SouthernPriceFrom $337Free CancellationRating
7.6
104 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
7.2
159 reviews
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