Cheap flights from Shanghai to Melbourne from $386 PVG, SHA → AVV, MEL
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest return found recently is $673 with Xiamen Airlines, 14 Oct 2027 – 30 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $386 with Hong Kong Airlines, 2 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $386, found 6 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $673, 14 Oct 2027 to 30 Oct 2027
- Usual return price
- $731 to $853
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $635 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $731 to $853.
Cheapest return found recently
$673
14 Oct 2027 – 30 Oct 2027 · Xiamen Airlines
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 6:10 p.m. · Return leaves 1:40 a.m. · 26 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,685
14 Oct 2027 – 31 Oct 2027 · China Eastern
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 5:45 p.m. · Return leaves 9:00 a.m. · 20 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Shanghai to Melbourne
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$673 14 Oct 2027 – 30 Oct 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$635 15 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $446 to $693.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates from 13 Nov to 14 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 16-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Oct 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
291 fares on 11 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 15 Dec | $1,023 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 1 Dec | $745 | AirAsia X | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 7 Dec | $767 | Xiamen Airlines | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 5 Dec | $840 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 26 Dec | $1,033 | Xiamen Airlines | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027 | $865 | Vietjet | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 3 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 | $717 | China Southern Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $635 | AirAsia X | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 | $818 | Hong Kong Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 May 2027 – 31 May 2027 | $762 | Vietnam Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Oct 2027 – 30 Oct 2027 | $673 | Xiamen Airlines | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $635.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Vietjet, Xiamen Airlines, AirAsia X, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Vietnam Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$386
2 Mar 2027 · Hong Kong Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 4:50 p.m. · 15 h 40 min trip
stops unknown
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$386 2 Mar 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
On 7 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw was $386.
At $386, the cheapest one-way found recently costs the same.
One day is a short history, so treat this as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2027 | $386 | Hong Kong Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Hong Kong Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Shanghai to Melbourne
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Oct 2027 – 30 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shanghai to Melbourne?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $844 | $844 | +39% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $745 | $712 | +23% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $758 | $646 | +25% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $607 | $537 | Cheapest seen | 31 |
| 60–89 days | $647 | $553 | +7% | 41 |
| 90–179 days | $693 | $622 | +14% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $663 | $446 | +9% | 32 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: we have one day of one-way prices, 7 Nov, and compare booking times once 3 booking ranges have 7 days each.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Nantong → Melbourne
100 km from Shanghai
$551
$165 more than flying from Shanghai
24 Sept 2027 · NTG → MEL · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Oct 2027 – 30 Oct 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
The cheapest return found recently is $673 with Xiamen Airlines, 14 Oct 2027 to 30 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $635 with AirAsia X, 15 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $731 to $853.
How much is a one-way flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $386 with Hong Kong Airlines, 2 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Melbourne?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $635, 15 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,685 with China Eastern, 14 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Melbourne?
Between 13 Nov and 14 Oct 2027, Vietjet has the cheapest return on 3 of the 11 departure dates we hold, Xiamen Airlines on 3 and AirAsia X on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work