Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Melbourne takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Melbourne?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Melbourne is 8026 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Melbourne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Melbourne with China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Shanghai and Melbourne?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Melbourne depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Melbourne arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 14

What time do flights between Shanghai and Melbourne depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do flights between Shanghai and Melbourne arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£303
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£659
Cheapest round-trip	£543
Average round-trip	£594
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
SkyBus to Southern Cross Station	30-50 min	$18 – $22; adult one-way; return tickets available	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	direct to CBD
SkyBus to St Kilda	50-70 min	$22 – $26; adult one-way	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	beachside suburbs
Taxi	25-55 min	$55 – $85; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber, Didi, Ola)	25-55 min	$40 – $75; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	25-50 min	$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	25-50 min	$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and regional travel

Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	3	2
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Saturday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 27.07	Tue 28.07	Wed 29.07	Thu 30.07	Fri 31.07	Sat 01.08	Sun 02.08
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 16 total	Daily flights: 2.29 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	15°C
February	25°C	15°C
March	23°C	14°C
April	19°C	11°C
May	16°C	9°C
June	13°C	7°C
July	12°C	6°C
August	13°C	6°C
September	16°C	7°C
October	19°C	9°C
November	21°C	11°C
December	23°C	13°C

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