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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to China from $282

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$528

One-way from

$321

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,271

Good round-trip deal

$557 or less

Good one-way deal

$333 or less
4/8-17/8
  • 4/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Melbourne to China
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VietJet Air
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  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Melbourne to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 10 July 2025.

Mon 4/807:00MEL - SZX
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/803:20SZX - MEL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$528
Mon 4/821:30MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 50mScoot
Mon 18/810:35CAN - MEL
1 stop31h 40mScoot
Deal found 8/7$550
Sun 27/721:30MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/822:00CAN - MEL
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$551
Sun 7/912:30MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 11/900:30PKX - MEL
1 stop27h 00mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 9/7$577
Fri 24/1011:20MEL - NNG
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Fri 21/1111:30NNG - MEL
1 stop31h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 8/7$586
Sat 9/807:00MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 20mBeijing Capital Airlines
Fri 29/807:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 7/7$589
Wed 6/810:20MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 50mChina Southern
Thu 28/821:30PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 7/7$597
Mon 8/907:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/911:55PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$625
Mon 8/921:45MEL - PKX
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/907:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$643
Mon 4/811:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 27/811:30PEK - MEL
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/7$661
Thu 16/1012:00MEL - CAN
1 stop15h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 24/1013:30CAN - MEL
2 stops18h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/7$661
Mon 20/1012:00MEL - SZX
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 4/1107:30SZX - MEL
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/7$661

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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 10 July 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

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

07:00-11:10

1 stop30h 10m

Shenzhen

Sun 17/8

03:20-20:20

1 stop15h 00m

$528

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

21:30-09:20

1 stop13h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 18/8

10:35-20:15

1 stop31h 40m

$550

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

21:30-09:20

1 stop13h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 11/8

22:00-05:30

1 stop29h 30m

$551

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

12:30-07:25

1 stop20h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 11/9

00:30-05:30

1 stop27h 00m

$577

MelbourneNanning

MEL - NNG

MELNNG

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

11:20-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Nanning

Fri 21/11

11:30-21:30

1 stop31h 00m

$586

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

07:00-01:20

1 stop20h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 29/8

07:25-05:00

1 stop19h 35m

$589

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

10:20-23:10

1 stop14h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 28/8

21:30-19:20

1 stop19h 50m

$597

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

07:00-23:40

1 stop18h 40m

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/9

11:55-05:00

1 stop15h 05m

$625

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

21:45-01:05

1 stop29h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 12/9

07:25-05:00

1 stop19h 35m

$643

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

11:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/8

11:30-09:00

1 stop19h 30m

$661

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to China (average of $432). Flying from Melbourne Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 10 July 2025.

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

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 10 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
151 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with VietJet Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $321. Beijing Capital Airlines flights start at $370 while deals on Juneyao Airlines start at $381 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to China (average of $432). Flying from Melbourne Airport to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 10 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$323Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$400Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$407Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$438Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$446Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$446Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$457Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ScootCheapest$480Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$497Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$499Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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