Flights from Tullamarine (MEL) to Pudong Intl. (PVG) starting at $3,706

If you'd prefer to avoid layovers, it's a smart idea to plan your flight from Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine) to Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) well ahead of time. China Eastern Airlines is the only carrier that operates direct flights between Melbourne (and vicinity) and Shanghai (and vicinity).

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It takes approximately 12 hours to travel from Melbourne to Shanghai. For such a lengthy flight, you'll benefit from being as best prepared as possible. Consider bringing a neck pillow for improved sleep, packing some healthy snacks and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.

With 5,530 mi between Melbourne and Shanghai, you'll definitely have time to sit back and relax. Make the most of the in-flight entertainment, read a magazine or get some shut-eye.

If you're on the hunt for an airline company that flies nonstop from Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine) to Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) and is rated highly by other travelers, check out China Eastern Airlines. They offer as many as 28 flights monthly.

This just in! Airfares offered on Tuesdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2019. Wednesday and Friday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking on a Monday, as data shows the start of the week is when prices are generally at their highest.

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2019, flights departing on a Tuesday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2019 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.

We'll let you in on a secret...You can save big on flights if you mix and match your airlines and fare types. In fact, travelers who booked flights on Travelocity in 2019 saved nearly 50% when their return flights consisted of two different airlines or fare types.

*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2019. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.