Cheap flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
Cheap return flights from Shanghai to Melbourne
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Melbourne flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Jetstar Airways
- China Eastern Airlines
- Qantas Airways
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Malaysia Airlines
These airlines fly from Shanghai to Melbourne, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
10 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Melbourne.
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Alternative flights from 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 Shanghai/Melbourne route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Melbourne 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 Shanghai to Melbourne
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Shanghai to Melbourne. We've found 25 flights and compared multiple offers to get you the best deal. On average, Jetstar Airways is the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Shanghai to Melbourne on 15/07/2026 at 17:30 for £69.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 8,000 km flight from Shanghai to Melbourne.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or look for last-minute deals. Jetstar Airways is a popular and affordable choice 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 flight + hotel service to save time and money!
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