Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shanghai from £249

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Thu, May 14
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£249
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1 stop
Wed, May 13
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£273
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Wed, May 13
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£287
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Sat, May 9
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£319
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Sat, May 9
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£319
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Sun, May 10
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£323
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1 stop
Thu, May 14 – Mon, May 18
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£527
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1 stop
Thu, May 14 – Wed, May 20
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£527
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Wed, May 13 – Sun, May 17
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£537
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Wed, May 13 – Sat, May 16
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£586
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Wed, May 13 – Mon, May 18
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

£586
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Wed, May 13 – Mon, May 18
Melbourne MELShanghai PVG

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Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8026 km
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
---------4242
------------1---2
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
2422232
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
1213241
------2---2---1
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 4 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
1423241
------1---1---2
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
ScootTGWTRNo

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
25 Apr
22°C13°C
2 May
89%
17°C14°C
Sunday
26 Apr
25°C13°C
3 May
83%
25°C14°C
Monday
27 Apr
27°C15°C
4 May
24°C16°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
86%
18°C13°C
5 May
26°C15°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
19°C13°C
6 May
86%
21°C16°C
Thursday
30 Apr
22°C12°C
7 May
23°C15°C
Friday
1 May
22°C14°C
8 May
25°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Melbourne and Shanghai is 8026 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, VietJet Air, Spring Airlines, and Scoot. Melbourne and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

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