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Cheap flights from Melbourne to China from $337

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
6 helmi — 13 helmi1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 tammikuu 2026.

Round-trip from

$583

One-way from

$317

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$838
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 18/4-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Melbourne to China
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • Melbourne to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 tammikuu 2026.

la 18/420:20MEL - HGH
2 stops27h 45mSichuan Airlines
su 17/507:00HGH - MEL
1 stop29h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/1$595
ma 9/321:40MEL - HGH
1 stop30h 40mSichuan Airlines
to 12/318:20HGH - MEL
1 stop17h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/1$612
to 12/313:00MEL - CAN
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
la 21/323:05CAN - MEL
1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1$653
to 23/411:35MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 05mXiamenAir
su 10/514:10SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/1$654
la 7/311:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
la 14/315:50SHA - MEL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1$656
ke 4/208:40MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
ma 16/222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$657
ke 4/208:40MEL - SHA
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
ma 16/221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$657
ti 3/223:30MEL - PVG
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
ti 10/211:20PVG - MEL
2 stops31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$658
ma 2/311:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
ma 9/320:05SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1$660
ma 27/406:00MEL - PVG
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
ke 20/501:35PVG - MEL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$663
ma 16/212:00MEL - HGH
1 stop14h 10mChina Eastern
la 21/222:05HGH - MEL
2 stops33h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1$666
ke 21/123:30MEL - PVG
2 stops20h 45mChina Southern
ke 28/122:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$669

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to China that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL - HGH

MELHGH

Melbourne

ma 9/3

21:40-01:20

1 stop30h 40m

Hangzhou

to 12/3

18:20-14:30

1 stop17h 10m

$612

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

ma 26/1

13:00-16:45

2 stops30h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

pe 30/1

11:05-11:00

1 stop20h 55m

$664

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL - HGH

MELHGH

Melbourne

ma 16/2

13:00-10:35

2 stops24h 35m

Hangzhou

la 21/2

22:05-11:00

2 stops33h 55m

$669

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

ma 9/3

13:00-09:40

2 stops23h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

ke 25/3

10:55-11:00

2 stops21h 05m

$670

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL - HGH

MELHGH

Melbourne

to 19/2

21:40-16:55

2 stops22h 15m

Hangzhou

to 26/2

07:40-14:30

1 stop27h 50m

$700

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

su 1/2

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

to 19/2

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$718

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

ti 3/2

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

la 21/2

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$718

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

pe 6/2

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

pe 20/2

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$718

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL - HGH

MELHGH

Melbourne

to 19/2

13:00-10:35

2 stops24h 35m

Hangzhou

to 26/2

23:05-11:00

2 stops32h 55m

$725

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

pe 15/5

11:35-12:50

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ke 27/5

14:10-09:35

1 stop17h 25m

$742

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to China

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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 $361). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $641). 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 7 tammikuu 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to China as you normally would.

How often are flights from Melbourne to China delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Melbourne and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

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

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

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

Thursday 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 8% of flights being delayed.

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 7 tammikuu 2026.
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
7.7
Good
28 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

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
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

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
1,122 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

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
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

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
7.2
Good
186 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

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 China. 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 China?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to China can take about 27h 15m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $742. Airlines will cover a distance of 8032 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 $235. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $237 while deals on Shenzhen Airlines start at $241 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 $361). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $641). 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 7 tammikuu 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$238Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$361Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$373Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$424Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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ScootCheapest$431Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$444Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$450Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$453Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$489Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$518Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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