Melbourne, AustraliaShanghai, China

Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 10h 31m (8,017 km). Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $331 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

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Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft taking off into the cloudy sky at Melbourne Airport. — lounges at Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport · 4 lounges

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Airlines flying Melbourne to Shanghai

Carriers on MEL–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Melbourne to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $331 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $267. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$38727 Oct 2026 · China Eastern	$315 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$3451 Nov 2026 · Juneyao Airlines	$283 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$97725 Dec 2026 · China Eastern	$486 · 2 stops5 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$33126 Jan 2027 · Juneyao Airlines	$268 · 1 stop16 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$74210 Feb 2027 · Juneyao Airlines	$356 · 1 stop14 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$40814 Mar 2027 · China Eastern	$267 · 1 stop14 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $283 for November 2026, $267 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Melbourne to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

Based on weather and travel conditions in China

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Melbourne to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 10h 31m, covering 8,017 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Melbourne from Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 8,017 km (4,982 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MEL–PVG route include Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MEL–PVG was $331 USD with Juneyao Airlines (nonstop), departing 26 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $267 one-way, against $486 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Melbourne to Shanghai?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $267 with one stop against $331 nonstop, a saving of $64. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Australia to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Shanghai?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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