Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne three hours ahead of Shanghai.
Your SHA to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SHA and MEL include:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$248 is the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts at $475. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SHA to MEL, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SHA to MEL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SHA land at their destination as scheduled 85.58% of the time.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SHA. Whether you have an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're landing on a late Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Explore without limits with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and discover more of Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to visit Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHA to MEL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometers north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're eager to discover another side of Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 64 kilometers south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.