Statistics on Melbourne-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Shanghai from Melbourne airport is $ 1118 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 904 (in may) and $ 1508 (in january), which is a saving of $ 214 or a surplus of $ 391 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $591 to $645 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a sunday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 904, saving $ 214 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1118). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1508).
Flight Melbourne-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 985 | $ 1508 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 860 | $ 1177 | fair price |
| March | $ 666 | $ 976 | good price |
| April | $ 766 | $ 1162 | fair price |
| May | $ 653 | $ 904 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 702 | $ 1004 | good price |
| July | $ 792 | $ 1099 | fair price |
| August | $ 672 | $ 960 | good price |
| September | $ 816 | $ 1201 | fair price |
| October | $ 717 | $ 1056 | good price |
| November | $ 624 | $ 1021 | good price |
| December | $ 904 | $ 1345 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Shanghai range from $376 to $1881. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $377 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1827 to $1881). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $860 to $914 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Shanghai flight
There are 12 companies that serve Melbourne from Shanghai airport: China Eastern, Airasia X, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Air New Zealand, Cebu Pacific and Scoot.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (42% of the time) on the Melbourne->Shanghai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Shanghai flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 171 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Shanghai flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $28.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Melbourne departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $30. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices Melbourne-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 22-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 467 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 26-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 373 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 11-07 to 18-07-2024 | $ 455 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 12-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 444 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 13-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 444 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 20-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 454 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 13-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 360 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 14-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 360 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 16-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 360 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Shanghai | 04-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 415 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 987 $, which is a saving of 131 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (301 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1001 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1212), 6 to 7 months ($ 1147), 7 to 8 months ($ 1459), 8 to 9 months ($ 1498), 9 to 10 months ($ 1101), 10 to 11 months ($ 1154), 11 to 12 months ($ 1144) |
| February | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 946 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1119), 4 to 5 months ($ 1100), 5 to 6 months ($ 961), 6 to 7 months ($ 1001), 7 to 8 months ($ 1027), 10 to 11 months ($ 1027) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 812 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 959), 1 to 2 months ($ 897), 2 to 3 months ($ 917), 5 to 6 months ($ 897), 6 to 7 months ($ 831), 11 to 12 months ($ 893) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1009 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1131), 2 to 3 months ($ 1114), 4 to 5 months ($ 1063), 7 to 8 months ($ 1033), 10 to 11 months ($ 1035) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 790 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 825), 3 to 4 months ($ 896), 4 to 5 months ($ 887), 5 to 6 months ($ 805), 9 to 10 months ($ 898) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 878 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 890), 3 to 4 months ($ 927), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 5 to 6 months ($ 934), 6 to 7 months ($ 934) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 917 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1026), 3 to 4 months ($ 1021), 4 to 5 months ($ 1076), 5 to 6 months ($ 998), 6 to 7 months ($ 951), 8 to 9 months ($ 1010), 9 to 10 months ($ 1081), 10 to 11 months ($ 1089) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 803 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 902), 4 to 5 months ($ 871), 5 to 6 months ($ 829), 6 to 7 months ($ 911), 7 to 8 months ($ 835), 8 to 9 months ($ 836), 9 to 10 months ($ 959) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 973 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1119), 4 to 5 months ($ 1064), 6 to 7 months ($ 1002), 7 to 8 months ($ 1131), 8 to 9 months ($ 1038) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 868 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 922), 3 to 4 months ($ 949), 4 to 5 months ($ 991), 5 to 6 months ($ 950), 7 to 8 months ($ 879), 8 to 9 months ($ 966), 9 to 10 months ($ 940), 10 to 11 months ($ 988) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 658 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 769), 4 to 5 months ($ 818), 5 to 6 months ($ 846), 6 to 7 months ($ 891), 7 to 8 months ($ 660), 9 to 10 months ($ 870), 10 to 11 months ($ 914), 11 to 12 months ($ 1004) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 957 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1064), 5 to 6 months ($ 1029), 6 to 7 months ($ 1200), 7 to 8 months ($ 1275), 8 to 9 months ($ 1105), 9 to 10 months ($ 991), 10 to 11 months ($ 1204) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $38. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $42 more.
Melbourne to Shanghai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 579 $330 to $813 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 745 $397 to $1975 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 870 $444 to $1185 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 694 $309 to $1238 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 755 $349 to $2308 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 700 $345 to $1323 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 673 $331 to $2174 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 949 $414 to $1261 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1151 $546 to $1349 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1080 $495 to $2716 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 877 $526 to $2544 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 988 $472 to $3437 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!