Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai from $349 AVV, MEL → PVG, SHA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $390 to $631.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

280 fares on 25 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $579.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $245 to $444.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Apr 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

9 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $349.

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The cheapest return found recently is $579 with AirAsia X, 28 Feb 2027 to 5 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $608 to $919.

How much is a one-way flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $349 with Vietjet, 7 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $360 to $431.

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

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $579, 28 Feb 2027 to 5 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $349, 7 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every date in February 2027

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 90 to 179 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $748 with China Eastern, 25 Feb 2027 to 9 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Melbourne to Shanghai

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with Vietjet on 7 Apr 2027, takes 26 h 30 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Between 14 Nov and 22 Mar 2027, Xiamen Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 25 departure dates we hold, Garuda Indonesia on 4 and Shenzhen Airlines on 4. Between 18 Mar 2027 and 6 Oct 2027, Vietjet has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Jetstar on 1 and Batik Air Malaysia on 1.