Cheap flights from Melbourne to China from $322

MEL — SHA
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to China

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to China

Sat 7/1113:00 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sat 21/1119:30 -
2 stops36h 30m
Deal found 3/11$745
Thu 5/1113:00 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 19/1119:30 -
2 stops36h 30m
Deal found 1/11$748
Wed 4/1112:00 -
1 stop14h 15m
Wed 18/1111:25 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 31/10$759
Tue 3/1112:00 -
1 stop14h 15m
Tue 17/1119:30 -
2 stops36h 30m
Deal found 30/10$764
Fri 6/1112:35 -
1 stop23h 45m
Fri 20/1119:20 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 2/11$765
Tue 3/1112:35 -
1 stop23h 45m
Tue 17/1119:20 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 30/10$768
Sun 8/1112:35 -
1 stop14h 10m
Sun 15/1120:30 -
1 stop35h 05m
Deal found 31/10$769
Wed 4/1112:35 -
1 stop31h 20m
Tue 17/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 3/11$777
Sat 7/1113:00 -
2 stops23h 40m
Sat 14/1123:05 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 31/10$778
Sat 7/1113:00 -
2 stops23h 40m
Tue 17/1123:05 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 30/10$779
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop23h 30m
Wed 25/1118:30 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 1/11$781
Sat 7/1108:00 -
1 stop19h 25m
Fri 13/1107:35 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 2/11$782

Find flight deals from Melbourne to China

Round-trip from

$610

One-way from

$338

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,095
19/1-24/2
  • 19/1-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • Melbourne to China
14/1-31/12
  • 14/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Melbourne to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

06:15-20:45

1 stop17h 30m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$338

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL Melbourne - HGH Hangzhou

MELHGH

Melbourne

Wed 24/2

01:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Hangzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$348

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 16/1

06:15-01:15

1 stop22h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$364

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

MELPKX

Melbourne

Tue 12/1

06:15-01:15

1 stop22h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$371

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 23/1

06:15-01:15

1 stop22h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$373

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL Melbourne - HGH Hangzhou

MELHGH

Melbourne

Mon 29/3

14:00-21:45

1 stop34h 45m

Hangzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$398

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 16/1

13:00-09:00

2 stops23h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$407

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL Melbourne - HGH Hangzhou

MELHGH

Melbourne

Tue 12/1

21:40-10:40

1 stop16h 00m

Hangzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$421

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

MELPKX

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

12:35-11:55

1 stop26h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$431

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

MELPKX

Melbourne

Wed 27/1

12:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$433

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to China (average of $751). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,547). 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 CN?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to China at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How often are flights from Melbourne to China delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Melbourne and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

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

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

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

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 China flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to China?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to China flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

See what other customers who have flown with Sichuan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Melbourne to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

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.

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

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.

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

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.

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

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.

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

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.

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

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

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to China?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to China can take about 21h 40m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $732. Airlines will cover a distance of 7538 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Shenzhen Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $234. AirAsia X flights start at $253 while deals on China Eastern start at $254 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to China 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 China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to China (average of $751). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,547). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to China

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$259Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$329Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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ScootCheapest$382Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$383Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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VietJet AirCheapest$395Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$466Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$521Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$525Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$526Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$540Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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