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Last minute flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

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Shanghai Melbourne
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Fri., 29 Nov. SHA - MEL
Sat., 28 Dec. MEL - SHA
$837 $784
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Sun., 17 Nov. PVG - MEL
$262 $257
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Shanghai Melbourne
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Sat., 23 Nov. SHA - MEL
Fri., 14 Feb. MEL - SHA
$558 $545
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Shanghai Melbourne
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Wed., 13 Nov. PVG - MEL
Sat., 16 Nov. MEL - PVG
$789 $759
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Shanghai Melbourne
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Sun., 17 Nov. PVG - MEL
Thu., 21 Nov. MEL - PVG
$604 $599
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Shanghai Melbourne
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Mon., 02 Dec. SHA - MEL
Tue., 31 Dec. MEL - SHA
$728 $683
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
520% Trains are 520% more expensive in Melbourne than in Shanghai.
Shanghai $0.86
Melbourne $5.3
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
290% The average meal is 290% more expensive in Melbourne than in Shanghai.
Shanghai $6.42
Melbourne $25
Distance: 8054 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 7 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Melbourne is of around 11:58 hours on average, considering an average distance of 8,819 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 Shanghai to Melbourne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Melbourne is $257. 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 Melbourne expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.50 AUD, 61% more expensive than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.42 AUD, while train tickets costs 516% more in Melbourne: 5.30 AUD against 0.86 AUD in Shanghai. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 289% more than the 6.42 AUD in Shanghai. The price of the coffee is around 3% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of 5.23 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 5.40 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Shanghai. 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 Melbourne compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai the temperatures can reach an average of 37.03 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Melbourne's temperatures can go up to 37.14 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -1.12 ºC in Melbourne, compared to the -2.66 ºC average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Melbourne have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Shanghai and Melbourne?
The main airport route flying between Shanghai and Melbourne is: Pu Dong (PVG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). This route is covered by the following airline(s): China Eastern Airlines. Air China. Air France.

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