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Book cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai from $274

Last minute flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

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Melbourne Shanghai

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Tue., 24 Dec. MEL - SHA

Thu., 26 Dec. SHA - MEL

$1582 $1491

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Tue., 28 Jan. MEL - PVG

$283 $274

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Fri., 03 Jan. MEL - PVG

Thu., 09 Jan. PVG - MEL

$953 $913

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Fri., 03 Jan. MEL - PVG

Sat., 11 Jan. PVG - MEL

$1038 $979

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Sat., 11 Jan. MEL - PVG

Mon., 27 Jan. PVG - MEL

$1287 $1261

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Tue., 14 Jan. MEL - PVG

Tue., 21 Jan. PVG - MEL

$1429 $1376

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

84% Trains in Shanghai are 84% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.3

Shanghai $0.87

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

74% A meal in Shanghai is 74% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.

Melbourne $25

Shanghai $6.49

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

37% A taxi fare in Shanghai is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.5

Shanghai $3.46

Coffee Regular cappuccino

1% Coffee is 1% more expensive in Shanghai than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.39

Shanghai $5.42

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 4.66 CNY

1 CNY = 0.22 AUD

Last checked on 20 December 2024

Distance: 8054 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms

Shanghai airports

Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 31 kms

Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 7 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Shanghai?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Shanghai is of around 12:53 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,041 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $274. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.46 AUD, 37% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD, while train tickets costs 84% less in Shanghai: 0.87 AUD against 5.30 AUD in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.49 AUD in Shanghai, 74% less than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 1% more expensive in Shanghai, with an average of 5.42 AUD , while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.39 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Shanghai?

The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Shanghai is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s): China Eastern Airlines. Air France. Qantas Airways.