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Cheap flights from Melbourne to China from $334

MEL — SHA
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to China

Tue 13/1001:30 -
1 stop27h 45m
Wed 21/1020:55 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 3/9$618
Tue 20/1001:30 -
1 stop27h 45m
Wed 28/1021:50 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 6/9$638
Wed 4/1109:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Tue 24/1110:40 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 2/9$716
Fri 16/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Mon 19/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 2/9$734
Tue 10/1101:00 -
1 stop28h 10m
Wed 2/1203:15 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 2/9$737
Wed 9/911:35 -
1 stop28h 15m
Wed 16/921:25 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 3/9$740
Wed 9/911:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Wed 16/910:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 3/9$741
Fri 16/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Thu 22/1011:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 3/9$742
Thu 10/911:35 -
1 stop14h 20m
Thu 17/913:10 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 3/9$742
Tue 27/1001:00 -
1 stop26h 30m
Sun 8/1110:45 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 5/9$747
Wed 14/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Wed 28/1017:35 -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 6/9$748
Sat 26/913:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Mon 12/1010:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 3/9$749

Find flight deals from Melbourne to China

Round-trip from

$618

One-way from

$334

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,198
13/10-21/10
  • 13/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Melbourne to China
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19/11-31/12
  • 19/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Melbourne to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL Melbourne - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MELCAN

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

01:30-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$361

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

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

07:00-21:40

1 stop16h 40m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$412

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

01:00-02:10

1 stop28h 10m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$415

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL Melbourne - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MELCAN

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

08:00-23:15

1 stop18h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$445

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

08:00-21:40

1 stop16h 40m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$445

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL Melbourne - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MELCAN

Melbourne

Mon 11/1

13:00-01:40

2 stops39h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$454

MelbourneChongqing

MEL Melbourne - CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

MELCKG

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

12:00-21:40

2 stops35h 40m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$454

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 26/1

09:00-16:20

Nonstop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$455

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 16/1

13:00-20:15

2 stops34h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$455

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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 $722). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,367). 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 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 121 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 50 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.

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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

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.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

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

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to China?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to China can take about 21h 30m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $799. 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 $227. AirAsia X flights start at $245 while deals on China Eastern start at $246 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to China are Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong and Melbourne - Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • 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 $722). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,367). 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$222Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$318Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$327Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ScootCheapest$355Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$371Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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VietJet AirCheapest$382Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$451Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$458Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$484Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$487Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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