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$280+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne are usually found in December or June, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$505
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Thu 1/18:40 amMEL - SHA
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 3/13$679
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:10 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/15:55 pmMEL - SHA
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$769
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/194:35 pmSHA - MEL
1 stop16h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/212:45 amMEL - SHA
1 stop14h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/13$3,832

Find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

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Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/21

1:35 pm-7:10 am

1 stop14h 35m

$280

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/11

9:10 pm-6:30 am

2 stops31h 20m

$848

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Deals found on 3/13

Compare providers for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$526Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$680Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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