Shanghai (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL): 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.
How many miles PVG to MEL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 25,500 | $43.50–402.94 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines | 30,000 | $41.50–48 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 43,500 | $33.50–212.94 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Juneyao Airlines | 60,000 | $33.50–420 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PVG to MEL
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book PVG to MEL 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
PVG to MEL 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)China Eastern Airlines, then Beijing Capital Airlines
- Via Manila (MNL)Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines the whole way
+1
- Via Adelaide (ADL)China Eastern Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 more, then Xiamen Airlines
+2
- Via Nanjing (NKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Sydney (SYD)China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- 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)China Eastern Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+5
- Via Denpasar (DPS)China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, then Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more
+2 - Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way+4
- Via Qingdao (TAO)China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 3 more, then Beijing Capital Airlines+2
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way+4
PVG to MEL: common questions
How many miles does PVG to MEL cost?
In economy it starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (30,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (43,500) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (60,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to MEL?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Juneyao Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL).
How far is Shanghai from Melbourne by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Melbourne (MEL) 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 PVG to MEL 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.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Melbourne?
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.