Cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing, China from $344

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BJS
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Beijing are usually found in February or May, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 December 2025.

Wed 31/1211:25MEL - PKX
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Wed 7/109:30PKX - MEL
1 stop33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 26/12$1,084
Mon 29/1223:30MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Mon 5/109:30PKX - MEL
1 stop33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 24/12$1,209
Mon 29/1221:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/120:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/12$1,224
Tue 30/1221:40MEL - PEK
1 stop28h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 6/120:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/12$1,227
Tue 30/1212:25MEL - PKX
2 stops53h 00mXiamenAir
Tue 6/121:20PKX - MEL
1 stop34h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 25/12$1,254
Fri 26/1208:40MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Sun 4/107:30PKX - MEL
1 stop20h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 24/12$1,363
Wed 31/1221:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 7/120:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/12$1,374
Mon 29/1213:00MEL - PKX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/113:15PKX - MEL
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$1,433
Mon 29/1220:15MEL - PEK
Nonstop12h 00mAir China
Sun 4/101:15PEK - MEL
Nonstop11h 25mAir China
Deal found 24/12$1,455
Wed 31/1220:15MEL - PEK
Nonstop12h 00mAir China
Tue 6/101:15PEK - MEL
Nonstop11h 25mAir China
Deal found 26/12$1,459
Wed 31/1207:00MEL - PKX
2 stops19h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 7/111:00PKX - MEL
2 stops21h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/12$1,574
Wed 31/1221:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:20PEK - MEL
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$1,579

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Beijing (BJS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$829

One-way from

$344

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,412
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 11/6-13/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Beijing
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Beijing
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($361 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Beijing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Beijing that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

10:20-00:10

1 stop15h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 13/8

16:30-08:40

1 stop14h 10m

$829

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

10:20-23:10

1 stop14h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 15/8

14:00-08:40

1 stop16h 40m

$829

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

10:20-00:10

1 stop15h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 12/8

16:30-08:40

1 stop14h 10m

$829

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

20:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/8

20:15-14:20

1 stop16h 05m

$854

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

20:20-19:00

1 stop24h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/8

08:25-14:20

1 stop27h 55m

$854

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 16/2

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 15m

$854

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

08:00-09:55

1 stop28h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 13/1

17:45-06:00

1 stop33h 15m

$868

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

14:00-10:25

1 stop23h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 18/2

14:30-12:00

1 stop18h 30m

$877

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-10:15

1 stop14h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 25/4

06:25-12:00

2 stops27h 35m

$883

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

11:25-13:10

1 stop28h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 10/2

15:30-09:45

1 stop15h 15m

$887

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Beijing

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing (average of $408). Flying from Melbourne to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $889). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Beijing in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Beijing delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Beijing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 57 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Beijing flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Beijing flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated 26 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Melbourne to Beijing have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Beijing?

    For as low as $829, China Southern can have you in Beijing from Melbourne in 15h 50m. There are 9053 km between Melbourne and Beijing. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Beijing round-trip?

    Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at $374. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and XiamenAir, with the lowest prices starting at $445 and $524, respectively. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Beijing?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beijing?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $421. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Beijing Daxing Intl) can be booked for $550 on average, our data indicates $2,739 when flying from Melbourne to Beijing.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Beijing?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

    People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Shanghai interested in visiting People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, or Jing'an Temple can do so by traveling 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Beijing flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Beijing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Beijing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Beijing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing (average of $408). Flying from Melbourne to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $889). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$374Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$445Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$524Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$623Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$632Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapest$645Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$699Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$790Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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