Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Melbourne takes around 11 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?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Melbourne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas, China Eastern 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 Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

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

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?

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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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Melbourne?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Melbourne thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Melbourne can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Melbourne with Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Qantas, Xiamen Airlines.

Question 11

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

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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 12

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 13

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 14

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 15

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

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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 16

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 17

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	£152
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£403
Cheapest round-trip	£293
Average round-trip	£734
Nonstop flights in December	£403 – £1,584

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	2	2	2	2	2
Qantas	---	1	2	2	2	1	2

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Qantas	2	2	2	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12	Sun 31.12
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at £142. Choose between Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, or Air China to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	0 0
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa

Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival