Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to China from $291

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 October 2025.

Thu 30/1008:00MEL - SZX
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1123:00SZX - MEL
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$609
Wed 12/1101:00MEL - HGH
1 stop25h 00mAirAsia X
Thu 20/1100:15HGH - MEL
1 stop25h 45mAirAsia X
Deal found 29/10$618
Fri 28/1109:00MEL - CAN
Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1202:30CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$643
Wed 26/1101:00MEL - CAN
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1202:30CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$650
Thu 27/1113:00MEL - CAN
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 6/1223:00CAN - MEL
2 stops33h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/10$655
Thu 30/1013:00MEL - SZX
1 stop30h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1121:15SZX - MEL
2 stops34h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/10$655
Mon 3/1122:35MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 55mScoot
Mon 10/1110:45CAN - MEL
1 stop31h 35mScoot
Deal found 29/10$656
Sat 8/1106:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mAirAsia X
Wed 19/1101:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 30/10$670
Fri 7/1112:00MEL - CAN
1 stop31h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 15/1123:05CAN - MEL
1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/10$672
Sat 8/1106:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mAirAsia X
Mon 17/1101:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 30/10$672
Tue 11/1121:40MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Mon 24/1116:40PVG - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/10$675
Sun 2/1120:15MEL - CAN
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1110:45CAN - MEL
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$676

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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$618

One-way from

$291

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$900

Good round-trip deal

$562 or less

Good one-way deal

$331 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 12/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Melbourne to China
5/11
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 45m total
  • Melbourne to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to China.

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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 31 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL - HGH

MELHGH

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

01:00-23:00

1 stop25h 00m

Hangzhou

Thu 20/11

00:15-05:00

1 stop25h 45m

$618

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

09:00-10:10

1 stop28h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/11

18:45-07:00

1 stop33h 15m

$688

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

13:00-16:50

1 stop30h 50m

Shenzhen

Sat 22/11

19:20-11:00

2 stops36h 40m

$700

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

11:25-10:30

1 stop26h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 10/3

17:55-21:30

1 stop24h 35m

$714

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

22:20-12:25

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

18:25-13:00

1 stop15h 35m

$714

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-11:00

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

18:25-13:00

1 stop15h 35m

$714

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

22:20-11:00

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/3

22:05-13:00

1 stop35h 55m

$714

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

22:20-12:25

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/3

22:05-13:00

1 stop35h 55m

$714

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-17:50

1 stop32h 50m

Shenzhen

Sat 21/3

15:50-11:00

2 stops40h 10m

$739

MelbourneFuzhou

MEL - FOC

MELFOC

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

13:00-10:25

1 stop24h 25m

Fuzhou

Sat 29/11

20:00-10:00

1 stop35h 00m

$742

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to China

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to China (average of $420). Flying from Melbourne Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 31 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to China at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to China. Price data was last updated on 26 October 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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 31 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern from Melbourne Airport to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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 Airport to China?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to China will take you 25h. Melbourne Airport and China are separated by a distance of 7960 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 Airport to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scoot, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $343. Beijing Capital Airlines flights start at $362 while deals on AirAsia X start at $372 one-way.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to China (average of $420). Flying from Melbourne Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$244Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$382Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$405Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$436Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$437Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ScootCheapest$449Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$454Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$497Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$501Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$536Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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