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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dalian from $641

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DLC
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Dalian are usually found in January or May, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Dalian

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Dalian (DLC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$641

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$809
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Dalian
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dalian
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Dalian. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1013:00MEL - DLC
1 stop36h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1121:25DLC - MEL
2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9$641
Thu 30/1011:25MEL - DLC
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Thu 6/1119:55DLC - MEL
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9$676
Mon 13/1013:00MEL - DLC
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 24/1020:30DLC - MEL
1 stop14h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9$725
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - DLC
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1121:25DLC - MEL
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$815
Mon 13/1013:00MEL - DLC
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1010:30DLC - MEL
3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$950
Tue 23/921:00MEL - DLC
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/917:30DLC - MEL
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,041

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MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

13:00-09:40

1 stop23h 40m

Dalian

Thu 6/11

21:25-11:00

2 stops34h 35m

$668

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

11:25-22:55

1 stop14h 30m

Dalian

Thu 6/11

19:55-21:30

1 stop22h 35m

$676

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

13:00-09:05

1 stop23h 05m

Dalian

Fri 24/10

20:30-13:40

1 stop14h 10m

$725

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

23:30-00:35

1 stop28h 05m

Dalian

Thu 12/3

17:30-21:30

1 stop25h 00m

$728

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:00-15:25

2 stops30h 25m

Dalian

Thu 6/11

21:25-11:00

2 stops34h 35m

$815

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Deals found on 14/9

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Dalian?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Dalian. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Dalian, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dalian (average of $339). Flying from Melbourne to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $937). 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 DLC?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Dalian. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Dalian is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dalian

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dalian. 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 Dalian. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Dalian, such as China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Dalian. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dalian from Melbourne?

    Dalian (DLC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Dalian. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dalian from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Dalian airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.4 km journey from Dalian (DLC) to Dalian’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Dalian?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Dalian can take about 14h 30m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $676. Airlines will cover a distance of 8842 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Dalian round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China ($364), Sichuan Airlines ($475), and Juneyao Airlines ($489) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Dalian. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Dalian that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Dalian flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Dalian?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Dalian.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Dalian?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Dalian 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 Dalian?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dalian (average of $339). Flying from Melbourne to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $937). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dalian

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Dalian. 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 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$364Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$475Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$489Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapest$568Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$603Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$641Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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