Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian from $590
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DLC
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Dalian are usually found in January or March, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday
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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 4 December 2025.
Sat 6/1213:00MEL - DLC
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 26/1212:55DLC - MEL
1 stop19h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$920
Sat 6/1212:25MEL - DLC
1 stop26h 05mXiamenAir
Mon 22/1219:35DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$923
Mon 8/1212:25MEL - DLC
1 stop26h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 26/1219:35DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$1,006
Sat 6/1213:00MEL - DLC
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1213:05DLC - MEL
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,022
Tue 9/1212:25MEL - DLC
2 stops33h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 26/1219:35DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$1,072
Mon 8/1223:30MEL - DLC
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1219:25DLC - MEL
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,128
Sat 6/1212:25MEL - DLC
2 stops23h 40mXiamenAir
Fri 26/1219:35DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$1,143
Mon 8/1213:00MEL - DLC
2 stops29h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 26/1211:55DLC - MEL
2 stops20h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$1,185
Sat 6/1208:40MEL - DLC
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1212:55DLC - MEL
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,231
Tue 16/1212:25MEL - DLC
2 stops33h 05mXiamenAir
Tue 23/1212:30DLC - MEL
1 stop18h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$1,255
Best flights from Melbourne to Dalian
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Dalian that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Mon 9/321:40MEL - DLC
1 stop18h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 27/314:20DLC - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/12$590
Mon 9/322:30MEL - DLC
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 27/311:55DLC - MEL
2 stops20h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$610
Mon 9/312:25MEL - DLC
2 stops33h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 27/319:30DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$683
Wed 11/311:25MEL - DLC
1 stop36h 35mChina Southern
Sun 15/307:40DLC - MEL
1 stop34h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$688
Wed 11/320:15MEL - DLC
1 stop27h 15mAir China
Sun 15/317:05DLC - MEL
2 stops19h 35mAir China
Deal found 3/12$862
Wed 11/312:25MEL - DLC
1 stop26h 05mXiamenAir
Sun 15/312:30DLC - MEL
1 stop18h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/12$735
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Dalian
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Dalian. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 6/1213:00MEL - DLC
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 26/1212:55DLC - MEL
1 stop19h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$920
Sat 6/1212:25MEL - DLC
1 stop26h 05mXiamenAir
Mon 22/1219:35DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$923
Sat 6/1213:00MEL - DLC
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1213:05DLC - MEL
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,022
Sat 6/1212:25MEL - DLC
2 stops23h 40mXiamenAir
Fri 26/1219:35DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$1,143
Mon 8/1212:25MEL - DLC
1 stop26h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 26/1219:35DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$1,006
Mon 8/1223:30MEL - DLC
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1219:25DLC - MEL
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,128
Mon 8/1213:00MEL - DLC
2 stops29h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 26/1211:55DLC - MEL
2 stops20h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$1,185
Tue 9/1212:25MEL - DLC
2 stops33h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 26/1219:35DLC - MEL
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/12$1,072
Fri 2/112:00MEL - DLC
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 2/213:05DLC - MEL
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$1,216
Sat 17/113:00MEL - DLC
1 stop23h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 24/121:25DLC - MEL
2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,058
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Dalian
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 4 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Dalian 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 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneDalian
MEL - DLC
MELDLC
Melbourne
Mon 9/3
21:40-13:15
1 stop18h 35m
Dalian
Fri 27/3
14:20-14:30
1 stop21h 10m
$590
MelbourneDalian
MEL - DLC
MELDLC
Melbourne
Mon 9/3
22:30-15:50
1 stop20h 20m
Dalian
Fri 27/3
11:55-11:00
2 stops20h 05m
$610
MelbourneDalian
MEL - DLC
MELDLC
Melbourne
Mon 9/3
12:25-18:30
2 stops33h 05m
Dalian
Fri 27/3
19:30-10:25
2 stops35h 55m
$683
MelbourneDalian
MEL - DLC
MELDLC
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
11:25-21:00
1 stop36h 35m
Dalian
Sun 15/3
07:40-21:30
1 stop34h 50m
$688
MelbourneDalian
MEL - DLC
MELDLC
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
12:25-11:30
1 stop26h 05m
Dalian
Sun 15/3
12:30-10:25
1 stop18h 55m
$735
MelbourneDalian
MEL - DLC
MELDLC
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
20:15-20:30
1 stop27h 15m
Dalian
Sun 15/3
17:05-15:40
2 stops19h 35m
$862
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 28 November 2025.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian (average of $369). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $864). 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 4 December 2025.
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 43% on airfare.
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?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Dalian on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $706.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Beijing (PKX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 35m.
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 4 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, andChina 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.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
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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 18h 35m. Fly via Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, or XiamenAir 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 $369 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sichuan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, starting at $492 and $496 round-trip. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Dalian one-way?
$297 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern, with prices starting from $307 and $390, respectively.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian (average of $369). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $864). 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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