Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. The two airports are 4,982 miles (8,017 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Taipei, Hangzhou and Manila and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to PVG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book MEL to PVG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Juneyao Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
MEL to PVG with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines the whole way
+4
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air the whole way
+1 - Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more
+2
- Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
+3
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+5
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more, then China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines
+2
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way+4
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more+2
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
+4
MEL to PVG: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to PVG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Juneyao Airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Melbourne from Shanghai by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Shanghai (PVG) are 4,982 miles (8,017 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to PVG award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MEL to PVG cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MEL to PVG with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Taipei (TPE), Hangzhou (HGH), Manila (MNL), Adelaide (ADL) and Xiamen (XMN). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Airlines through Taipei.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.