Book a trip from Shanghai to Melbourne with Cathay Pacific , fares from CNY5,193

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Melbourne Airport (MEL) from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from PVG to MEL take around 12 hours 45 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 2 in Melbourne.

Upon your arrival in Melbourne

You will have a few options to reach the city upon arriving at Melbourne Airport. We recommend taking a taxi, which will get you downtown in approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively, the Skybus is another convenient option as it takes around 45 minutes to reach the city centre.

A Brief introduction to Melbourne

Known as Australia’s most ‘European’ city, Melbourne is famous for its quaint laneways, charming cafe culture, and contemporary and classic art scene.

We recommend starting your journey by visiting the city’s famed laneways, which are brimming with local cafes, chic bars, and welcoming restaurants serving up an array of cuisines. Centre Place and Degraves Street are two of the city’s most famous laneways and are just a few minutes’ walk from each other.

Art enthusiasts will appreciate the many galleries and museums dotted around Melbourne. Be sure to visit the Koorie Heritage Trust, the Immigration Museum, and Australia’s oldest art museum - the National Gallery of Victoria. To experience the city’s vibrant and colourful street art, Hosier Lane, AC/DC lane, and Centre Place are all must-visits. Be sure to enjoy a hot flat white while taking in the sights and listening to live local music.

Flying to Melbourne with Cathay Pacific

Book your Shanghai to Melbourne flight today to sit back and relax in great comfort on our modern aircraft while enjoying Cathay Pacific’s signature hospitality. When flying with us, you’ll have access to our inflight content library which features a wide selection of Hollywood blockbusters, TV box sets, popular podcasts, and more. Find out what’s playing on your flight.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

Book directly with Cathay Pacific to enjoy benefits such as customisable bookings, round-the-clock support, and more. When booking with us, you’re welcome to make changes to your baggage allowance, as well as your seating. Enjoy extra miles and earn instant discounts - all without having to worry about hidden service fees or charges.

Inflight experiences

During your flight, sample the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which has been carefully curated with a selection of international flavours to appeal to a variety of palates. What’s more, our award-winning wine list has been carefully chosen to accompany our menu, with each bottle handpicked to complement our dishes.