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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dalian from $440

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DLC
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 July 2026.

Sat 8/812:00
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 6/913:15
DLC
-
MEL
2 stops18h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$728
Mon 10/810:20
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Thu 10/907:10
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 28/7$747
Mon 10/810:20
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Wed 9/916:00
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop14h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 28/7$748
Sat 8/812:00
MEL
-
DLC
2 stops26h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 7/919:40
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$757
Tue 1/911:35
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop26h 20m
XiamenAir
Tue 15/913:25
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop18h 10m
XiamenAir
Deal found 28/7$763
Mon 10/811:35
MEL
-
DLC
2 stops33h 00m
XiamenAir
Wed 9/919:35
DLC
-
MEL
2 stops36h 00m
XiamenAir
Deal found 28/7$765
Thu 27/812:00
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop23h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 31/819:30
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop15h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/7$837
Fri 4/911:35
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop26h 20m
XiamenAir
Sat 19/913:25
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop18h 10m
XiamenAir
Deal found 29/7$923

Find 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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$728

One-way from

$440

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$896
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/8-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Dalian
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 10/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Dalian
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

10:20-00:25

1 stop16h 05m

Dalian

Thu 10/9

07:10-19:20

1 stop34h 10m

$747

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

11:35-11:55

1 stop26h 20m

Dalian

Tue 15/9

13:25-09:35

1 stop18h 10m

$763

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

12:00-12:00

2 stops26h 00m

Dalian

Mon 31/8

15:05-12:40

1 stop19h 35m

$837

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

11:35-11:55

1 stop26h 20m

Dalian

Sat 19/9

13:25-09:35

1 stop18h 10m

$923

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

12:00-10:20

1 stop25h 20m

Dalian

Wed 28/10

09:05-14:05

1 stop26h 00m

$973

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

20:15-18:00

1 stop24h 45m

Dalian

Wed 28/10

14:00-21:30

2 stops28h 30m

$1,372
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

21:40-13:15

1 stop18h 35m

Dalian

Mon 1/2

14:20-14:30

1 stop21h 10m

$1,826

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

21:40-13:15

1 stop18h 35m

Dalian

Sun 31/1

14:20-14:30

1 stop21h 10m

$1,828
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

11:35-11:55

1 stop26h 20m

$440

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

06:00-14:00

3 stops34h 00m

$599

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Dalian

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Dalian

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dalian (average of $655). Flying from Melbourne to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,418). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Dalian?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Dalian flights typically cost between $715 and $922 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $728 on China Eastern (8 Aug–6 Sept).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Dalian, you should look to book at least 28 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.

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 29 July 2026.
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
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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 3 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 16h 05m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $747. 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, China Eastern ($580), China Southern ($613), and XiamenAir ($663) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Dalian. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $358. China Eastern flights start at $369 while deals on China Southern start at $373 one-way.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dalian (average of $655). Flying from Melbourne to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,418). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dalian

Discover the top 3 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 29 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$580Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$613Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$663Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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