Cheap flights from Melbourne to China from $320

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Sat 18/1008:00MEL - CAN
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1011:10CAN - MEL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$611
Tue 25/1101:00MEL - CAN
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1210:25CAN - MEL
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$614
Tue 28/1022:35MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1201:35CAN - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$642
Mon 3/1106:15MEL - CAN
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1105:55CAN - MEL
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$645
Fri 31/1009:00MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 20mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 6/1111:55PKX - MEL
1 stop16h 05mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 15/10$647
Wed 22/1009:00MEL - CAN
1 stop27h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Fri 24/1018:25CAN - MEL
1 stop33h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 15/10$650
Wed 29/1009:00MEL - CAN
1 stop28h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Mon 3/1118:45CAN - MEL
1 stop33h 15mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/10$651
Mon 17/1106:15MEL - PKX
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1101:05PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$653
Sun 26/1009:00MEL - CAN
1 stop28h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Fri 31/1018:45CAN - MEL
1 stop33h 15mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 15/10$656
Mon 24/1106:15MEL - CAN
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1202:30CAN - MEL
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$657
Wed 22/1009:00MEL - CAN
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1110:25CAN - MEL
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$659
Sat 1/1113:00MEL - PKX
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 5/1110:00PKX - MEL
2 stops22h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$659

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to China flight deals. Data was last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$614

One-way from

$328

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$907
25/11-6/12
  • 25/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Melbourne to China
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • Melbourne to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to China 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 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

21:40-21:50

1 stop27h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 23/3

06:25-14:30

1 stop29h 05m

$627

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

21:00-18:30

1 stop24h 30m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 25/3

17:05-12:05

1 stop16h 00m

$641

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

09:00-10:10

1 stop28h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/11

18:45-07:00

1 stop33h 15m

$690

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 30/11

10:55-11:00

2 stops21h 05m

$691

MelbourneQingdao

MEL - TAO

MELTAO

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

21:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 7/12

17:05-15:35

1 stop19h 30m

$699

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

23:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

21:30-21:30

1 stop21h 00m

$701

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

20:45-12:35

2 stops18h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 6/11

12:55-15:10

1 stop23h 15m

$710

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

23:30-15:15

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/11

21:50-21:30

1 stop20h 40m

$725

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

23:30-18:10

1 stop21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/11

13:50-21:30

1 stop28h 40m

$728

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

23:30-15:15

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/11

11:50-21:30

1 stop30h 40m

$728

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 $425). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to China at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to China. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Sichuan Airlines, 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.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to China?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to China can take about 24h. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $691. Airlines will cover a distance of 7543 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 AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $320. Scoot flights start at $340 while deals on Shenzhen Airlines start at $379 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 $425). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$326Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$386Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$410Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$441Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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ScootCheapest$447Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$448Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$460Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$502Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$507Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$541Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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