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$256+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/302:50 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Wed 12/108:40 amMEL - SHA
1 stop27h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 11/29$498
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3010:30 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/912:45 amMEL - SHA
1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/29$1,163
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3010:30 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:35 amMEL - SHA
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,620
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/149:50 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Mon 12/228:40 amMEL - SHA
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/30$1,911
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/149:50 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Sat 12/2011:30 pmMEL - SHA
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/30$2,138
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:00 amSHA - MEL
1 stop32h 00mHainan Airlines
Mon 12/229:15 pmMEL - SHA
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/30$2,214
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:50 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Mon 12/2211:25 amMEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 11/30$2,501
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:50 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Wed 12/2411:25 amMEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 11/30$2,520
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:50 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Sat 12/2011:30 pmMEL - SHA
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/30$2,727
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:20 amSHA - MEL
2 stops18h 30mChina Southern
Mon 12/228:40 amMEL - SHA
1 stop13h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/30$2,877
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:50 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/255:55 pmMEL - SHA
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$3,705

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$464
(China Southern)

One-way from

$256
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$568
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

2:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

11:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$464

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/26

5:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

10:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 05m

$673

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/26

5:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

10:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 05m

$673

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

3:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

10:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 05m

$673

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/26

10:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 3/5

8:40 am-8:55 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$704

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/22

10:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

3:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$704

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

10:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

3:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$704

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:35 pm-7:10 am

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 3/11

12:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$729

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/8

1:35 pm-7:10 am

1 stop14h 35m

$256

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/7

10:30 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$256

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Deals found on 11/29

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Compare providers for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Hongqiao Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $310). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 1, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated December 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, such as China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $729, China Southern can have you in Melbourne Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 14h 35m. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 4991 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    XiamenAir, at $370, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and China Eastern. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 vacation 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $310). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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 3 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$370Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$472Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,009Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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