What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Flights via Beijing (PKX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 50m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Flights via Beijing (PKX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 01m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Dalian on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Xiamen (XMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $901.

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Dalian in 14h 30m. Fly via China Eastern or China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Dalian is about 8842 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 flying from Melbourne Airport to Dalian round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Dalian is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sichuan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, starting at $475 and $490 round-trip. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Dalian flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dalian ranges from 0.0 - 160.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Dalian when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dalian, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Southern are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Dalian.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Wednesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Melbourne Airport to Dalian. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Dalian.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Find a great deal and save up to 70% by booking at least 20 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Melbourne Airport to Dalian within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $678.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne Airport to Dalian in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $476.

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

Located just 7.4 km from the city centre, Dalian is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Dalian from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Dalian (DLC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 6 different airlines.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Dalian flights typically cost between $774 and $984 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $642 on China Eastern (30 Oct-6 Nov). Find deals

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

Round-trip from	$642
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$810

China Eastern
30/10-6/11
3 total stops
70h 50m total
Melbourne to Dalian

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($215 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($73 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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1013:00MEL - DLC

1 stop36h 15mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1121:25DLC - MEL

2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$642

Thu 30/1011:25MEL - DLC

1 stop14h 30mChina Southern

Thu 6/1119:55DLC - MEL

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$677

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - DLC

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1121:25DLC - MEL

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$816

Tue 23/921:00MEL - DLC

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/917:30DLC - MEL

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,043

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Thu 30/1013:00MEL - DLC

1 stop23h 40mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1121:25DLC - MEL

2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$669

Thu 30/1011:25MEL - DLC

1 stop14h 30mChina Southern

Thu 6/1119:55DLC - MEL

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$677

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - DLC

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1121:25DLC - MEL

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$816

Mon 9/323:30MEL - DLC

1 stop28h 05mChina Southern

Thu 12/314:30DLC - MEL

1 stop28h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9$729

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Tue 23/921:00MEL - DLC

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/917:30DLC - MEL

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,043

Thu 30/1013:00MEL - DLC

1 stop36h 15mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1121:25DLC - MEL

2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$642

Thu 30/1011:25MEL - DLC

1 stop14h 30mChina Southern

Thu 6/1119:55DLC - MEL

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$677

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - DLC

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1121:25DLC - MEL

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$816

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13:00-09:40

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21:25-11:00

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11:25-22:55

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19:55-21:30

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23:30-00:35

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14:30-21:30

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12:00-15:25

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21:25-11:00

2 stops34h 35m

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Dalian?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian (average of $339). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport 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 3% on airfare.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Dalian

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Melbourne Airport to Dalian to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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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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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 5

6.0

Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Dalian from Melbourne?
Located just 7.4 km from the city centre, Dalian is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Dalian from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Dalian (DLC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 6 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Dalian in 14h 30m. Fly via China Eastern or China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Dalian is about 8842 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 flying from Melbourne Airport to Dalian round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Dalian is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sichuan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, starting at $475 and $490 round-trip. 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 Airport to Dalian?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian (average of $339). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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Air China	Cheapest$365	Average$1,017	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$475	Average$860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$490	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$569	Average$795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$604	Average$999	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest$642	Average$797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DLC?

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dalian

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Melbourne Airport to Dalian to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Dalian?

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