Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shanghai

Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Shanghai from New Zealand and flights to China. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Shanghai

Return fares from Melbourne to Shanghai by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is October 2026, with return fares from $849 — 48% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $1,627).

When Should You Fly to Shanghai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai, with return fares from $849. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,627 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Shanghai average around $1,011. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, May and November, you'll generally pay up to 16% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Shanghai Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Shanghai return airfares.

Average Melbourne to Shanghai Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Shanghai return airfares.

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