Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • Jetstar
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • Qantas

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Singapore Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Emirates

These airlines fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

10 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Shanghai.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Melbourne/Shanghai route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Shanghai and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. On average, Jetstar is the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Melbourne to Shanghai on 30/01/2026 at 08:30 for £53.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 7,300 km flight from Melbourne to Shanghai.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Jetstar is a popular and affordable option for this route. The average flight duration is about 10 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our hotel booking options or use our flight + hotel service to save time and money.