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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Dalian from $535

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DLC
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Dalian

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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 22 May 2026.

Fri 17/710:20
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Fri 31/714:35
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 20/5$884
Sat 24/1011:20
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Fri 6/1116:00
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop26h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 17/5$893
Wed 10/606:00
MEL
-
DLC
2 stops30h 55m
China Southern
Wed 24/618:30
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 17/5$912
Sat 24/1012:35
MEL
-
DLC
2 stops32h 55m
XiamenAir
Fri 6/1112:40
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop18h 45m
XiamenAir
Deal found 17/5$978
Fri 23/1021:20
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop17h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 26/1014:20
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop21h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/5$981
Sun 31/521:00
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop23h 55m
China Southern
Sat 20/620:00
DLC
-
MEL
1 stop21h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 18/5$1,073
Sun 31/508:00
MEL
-
DLC
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/623:00
DLC
-
MEL
2 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,082

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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$884

One-way from

$535

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$874
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 17/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Dalian
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Dalian
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

10:20-00:25

1 stop16h 05m

Dalian

Fri 31/7

14:35-08:40

1 stop16h 05m

$884

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

11:20-00:25

1 stop16h 05m

Dalian

Fri 6/11

16:00-21:30

1 stop26h 30m

$893

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

12:35-18:30

2 stops32h 55m

Dalian

Fri 6/11

19:30-10:25

2 stops35h 55m

$978

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

21:20-11:55

1 stop17h 35m

Dalian

Mon 26/10

14:20-14:30

1 stop21h 10m

$981

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

06:00-10:55

2 stops30h 55m

Dalian

Wed 24/6

18:30-19:20

2 stops22h 50m

$1,045

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

21:00-18:55

1 stop23h 55m

Dalian

Sat 20/6

20:00-19:20

1 stop21h 20m

$1,073

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

12:00-10:20

1 stop25h 20m

Dalian

Thu 19/11

11:20-10:00

1 stop19h 40m

$1,108

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

18:40-11:40

2 stops20h 00m

Dalian

Fri 6/11

11:00-21:20

3 stops31h 20m

$1,326
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

21:20-14:50

1 stop19h 30m

$535

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

13:00-11:00

2 stops24h 00m

$736

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian, you should look to book at least 82 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian (average of $649). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,316). 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 Airport to Dalian?

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 22 May 2026.
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
152 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.3
Good
216 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

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?

    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 3 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 16h 05m. Fly via China Southern, XiamenAir, or Sichuan Airlines 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 China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $567 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and XiamenAir, starting at $612 and $649 round-trip. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $350 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 China Eastern and China Southern, with prices starting from $361 and $364, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dalian (average of $649). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,316). 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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Fly from Melbourne to Dalian on these airlines

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China Eastern flights from Melbourne to Dalian
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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 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$567Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$612Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$649Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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