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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Melbourne Airport from £266

SHA — MEL
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Wed 18/1121:45 -
1 stop33h 50m
Thu 26/1112:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Deal found 3/11£511
Wed 18/1119:55 -
2 stops22h 25m
Thu 26/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 3/11£596
Fri 18/1221:50 -
1 stop20h 40m
Fri 25/1208:40 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 3/11£631
Thu 12/1117:35 -
1 stop16h 25m
Sun 15/1122:15 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 30/10£641
Wed 16/1217:30 -
1 stop19h 35m
Wed 23/1220:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 1/11£660
Wed 25/1117:35 -
1 stop16h 25m
Sat 12/1222:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 31/10£708
Wed 16/1221:50 -
1 stop20h 40m
Wed 23/1207:10 -
2 stops30h 00m
Deal found 1/11£746
Wed 18/1119:30 -
2 stops23h 00m
Thu 26/1122:15 -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 3/11£1,889

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£266

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£426
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 18/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/11

13:35-23:05

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£266

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/11

16:35-23:05

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£266

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/2

21:50-05:40

3 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£315
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/1

18:10-11:30

1 stop14h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£506

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/2

12:35-13:00

1 stop21h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£584

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/1

12:35-13:00

1 stop21h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£672

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/2

16:35-16:00

2 stops20h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£749

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/2

17:35-13:00

1 stop16h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 16/2

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

£887

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/2

09:05-13:00

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 16/2

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

£887

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/2

15:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 16/2

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

£887

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £372). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of £886). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £423 and £431 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £511 on XiamenAir (18 Nov–26 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 16h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 4991 mi between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at £883.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £372). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of £886). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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China SouthernCheapest£883Average£960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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