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Cheap flights from Melbourne to China from $281

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 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SHA
9 Jul — 16 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$517

One-way from

$281

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,263
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 7/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Melbourne to China
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24/10
  • 24/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • Melbourne to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($79 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 4 July 2025.

Thu 7/807:00MEL - TSN
1 stop29h 25mBeijing Capital Airlines
Fri 22/811:25TSN - MEL
1 stop15h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 3/7$517
Mon 4/807:00MEL - TSN
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/809:20TSN - MEL
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$528
Tue 19/821:30MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/801:35CAN - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$542
Sun 27/721:30MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 50mScoot
Sat 16/810:35CAN - MEL
1 stop31h 40mScoot
Deal found 30/6$545
Mon 28/707:00MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 20mBeijing Capital Airlines
Wed 13/807:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 3/7$549
Fri 24/1011:20MEL - NNG
1 stop24h 35mChina Southern
Fri 21/1111:30NNG - MEL
1 stop31h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 3/7$584
Wed 10/913:00MEL - TSN
1 stop20h 40mScoot
Tue 23/909:20TSN - MEL
1 stop24h 25mScoot
Deal found 2/7$610
Sat 9/820:20MEL - PEK
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Wed 10/915:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/7$662
Tue 30/920:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 23/1015:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/7$663
Wed 12/1111:25MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Wed 26/1108:30PKX - MEL
1 stop22h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 2/7$671
Mon 1/921:45MEL - PVG
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/901:35PVG - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$673
Wed 17/910:20MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Wed 10/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 3/7$676

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to China that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneTianjin

MEL - TSN

MELTSN

Melbourne

Thu 7/8

07:00-10:25

1 stop29h 25m

Tianjin

Fri 22/8

11:25-05:00

1 stop15h 35m

$517

MelbourneTianjin

MEL - TSN

MELTSN

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

07:00-10:30

1 stop29h 30m

Tianjin

Thu 21/8

09:20-11:45

1 stop24h 25m

$528

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

13:00-09:20

1 stop22h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 24/8

10:35-11:45

1 stop23h 10m

$549

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

07:00-01:20

1 stop20h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 13/8

07:25-05:00

1 stop19h 35m

$549

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

22:30-09:20

1 stop13h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/11

21:25-21:20

1 stop20h 55m

$569

MelbourneNanning

MEL - NNG

MELNNG

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

11:20-08:55

1 stop24h 35m

Nanning

Fri 21/11

11:30-21:30

1 stop31h 00m

$584

MelbourneTianjin

MEL - TSN

MELTSN

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

13:00-07:40

1 stop20h 40m

Tianjin

Tue 23/9

09:20-11:45

1 stop24h 25m

$610

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 29/7

21:00-20:30

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/8

22:00-08:40

1 stop32h 40m

$660

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

20:20-19:00

1 stop24h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/9

15:30-14:20

1 stop20h 50m

$662

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

15:10-15:20

1 stop21h 10m

$663

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to China (average of $429). Flying from Melbourne 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 4 July 2025.

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.

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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

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
1,320 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

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
921 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

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
100 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

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.
Vietnam Airlines
7.5
Good
194 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

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 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 $292. Beijing Capital Airlines flights start at $370 while deals on VietJet Air start at $383 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to China (average of $429). Flying from Melbourne 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 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$322Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$398Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$405Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$436Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$443Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$444Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$454Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ScootCheapest$472Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$494Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$496Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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