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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to China from $340

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
17 Dec — 24 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 17 November 2025.

Fri 28/1109:00MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Mon 1/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11$698
Wed 26/1109:00MEL - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Thu 11/1218:05PVG - MEL
1 stop33h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$711
Mon 24/1107:45MEL - CAN
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1221:25CAN - MEL
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$717
Wed 26/1109:00MEL - PVG
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Wed 3/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop31h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11$730
Wed 3/1212:25MEL - NKG
1 stop33h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 7/1210:30NKG - MEL
1 stop20h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/11$757
Wed 26/1109:00MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Wed 17/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11$776
Tue 25/1109:00MEL - SHA
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Sat 20/1216:50SHA - MEL
1 stop13h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$776
Mon 24/1111:25MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Wed 17/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11$788
Mon 24/1111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Wed 17/1220:05SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11$788
Tue 18/1107:45MEL - PKX
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1102:30PKX - MEL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$792
Sun 30/1120:45MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1209:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/11$797
Mon 15/1201:00MEL - CAN
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1202:30CAN - MEL
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11$802

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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$581

One-way from

$340

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$906

Good round-trip deal

$560 or less

Good one-way deal

$333 or less
5/3-19/3
  • 5/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Melbourne to China
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 40m total
  • Melbourne to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 November 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

Mon 20/4

20:20-22:05

2 stops27h 45m

Hangzhou

Sun 17/5

08:05-14:20

2 stops28h 15m

$607

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL - HGH

MELHGH

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

20:20-22:50

1 stop28h 30m

Hangzhou

Sun 17/5

07:00-14:20

1 stop29h 20m

$688

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

23:30-10:30

1 stop14h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 10/3

21:35-21:30

1 stop20h 55m

$701

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

08:00-11:25

1 stop30h 25m

Chengdu

Sat 21/3

21:25-06:00

1 stop29h 35m

$702

MelbourneHangzhou

MEL - HGH

MELHGH

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

21:40-21:50

1 stop27h 10m

Hangzhou

Mon 9/3

07:40-14:30

1 stop27h 50m

$714

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

11:25-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

Chengdu

Tue 17/3

15:30-21:30

1 stop27h 00m

$756

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

11:25-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

Chengdu

Thu 19/3

22:30-21:30

1 stop20h 00m

$756

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

23:30-11:15

1 stop14h 45m

Chengdu

Thu 19/3

19:30-21:30

1 stop23h 00m

$756

MelbourneChengdu

MEL - CTU

MELCTU

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

23:30-14:10

1 stop17h 40m

Chengdu

Sat 21/3

19:30-21:30

1 stop23h 00m

$756

MelbourneNanjing

MEL - NKG

MELNKG

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

22:35-15:45

1 stop20h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 25/2

08:20-04:55

2 stops17h 35m

$789

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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 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 $421). Flying from Melbourne Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to China at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% 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 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to China flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 November 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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
Sichuan Airlines
7.5
Good
23 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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
China Eastern
7.2
Good
177 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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

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 Airport to China?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to China will take you 14h. Melbourne Airport and China are separated by a distance of 8169 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 $340. Shenzhen Airlines flights start at $366 while deals on Hainan Airlines start at $373 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne Airport to China, consider Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong or Melbourne - Guangzhou Baiyun, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $421). Flying from Melbourne Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$245Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$384Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$407Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$439Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$444Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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ScootCheapest$451Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$457Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$498Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$503Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$538Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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