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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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CX Return flights from $1,066
Dep. Mon 15 MarRet. Wed 07 Apr$1,066
Dep. Mon 10 MayRet. Fri 14 May$1,156
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Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,754
CZ Return flights from $1,071
Dep. Mon 10 MayRet. Fri 14 May$1,071
Dep. Mon 15 MarRet. Wed 07 Apr$1,084
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Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,156
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,635
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,767
Dep. Mon 04 JanRet. Fri 22 Jan$1,868
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$3,989
MF Return flights from $1,258
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,258
Dep. Mon 15 MarRet. Wed 07 Apr$1,359
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Dep. Mon 10 MayRet. Fri 14 May$1,531
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,626
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,626
Dep. Mon 04 JanRet. Fri 22 Jan$1,634
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$4,144
CZ,JQ,MU Return flights from $1,290
Dep. Mon 10 MayRet. Fri 14 May$1,290
CZ,JQ Return flights from $1,303
Dep. Mon 10 MayRet. Fri 14 May$1,303
HX,JQ,MF Return flights from $1,369
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,369
JQ,MF Return flights from $1,420
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,420
HX,MF Return flights from $1,434
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,434
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,737
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Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,737
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$5,127
CX,CZ Return flights from $1,436
Dep. Mon 15 MarRet. Wed 07 Apr$1,436
Dep. Mon 10 MayRet. Fri 14 May$1,677
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Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$6,975
CX,HX Return flights from $1,464
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,464
CZ,MF Return flights from $1,486
Dep. Mon 10 MayRet. Fri 14 May$1,486
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,581
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Dep. Mon 15 MarRet. Wed 07 Apr$1,635
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$2,102
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$2,134
Dep. Mon 04 JanRet. Fri 22 Jan$2,218
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$4,654
CZ,HX Return flights from $1,497
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,497
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,854
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Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$4,054
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$5,464
CZ,VA Return flights from $1,528
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,528
Dep. Mon 04 JanRet. Fri 22 Jan$2,408
CX,QF Return flights from $1,542
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,542
CA,MF Return flights from $1,550
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,550
Dep. Mon 04 JanRet. Fri 22 Jan$1,966
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Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$1,995
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$2,003
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$4,661

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Average Melbourne to Shanghai Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Shanghai return airfares.

July 2026
$1,942
August 2026
$1,399
September 2026
$1,858
October 2026
$1,364
November 2026
$1,236
December 2026
$1,977
January 2027
$1,768
February 2027
$1,815
March 2027
$1,503

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Shanghai

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Shanghai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $1066.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is 15 March 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Shanghai is Cathay Pacific.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Shanghai take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Shanghai.

What is the IATA airport code for Shanghai?

The IATA code for Shanghai is SHA. It is located in China at coordinates 31.1939, 121.3464.

When should you book flights to Shanghai?

From our data, you should book flights to Shanghai 60 days out.


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