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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dalian from $663

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DLC
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$663

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,070
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 21/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Dalian
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($166 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 2025.

Tue 21/1021:20MEL - DLC
1 stop17h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 3/1114:15DLC - MEL
1 stop21h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/7$663
Thu 23/1017:15MEL - DLC
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1119:00DLC - MEL
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$724
Thu 23/1011:20MEL - DLC
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Wed 5/1107:45DLC - MEL
2 stops34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/7$820
Fri 26/911:35MEL - DLC
2 stops36h 20mXiamenAir
Sat 25/1007:35DLC - MEL
2 stops24h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/7$913
Fri 26/919:45MEL - DLC
2 stops24h 15mHainan Airlines
Sat 25/1007:50DLC - MEL
3 stops28h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,327
Mon 20/1000:45MEL - DLC
1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1112:05DLC - MEL
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/7$1,477

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MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

21:20-11:55

1 stop17h 35m

Dalian

Mon 3/11

14:15-14:30

1 stop21h 15m

$663

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

17:15-09:00

2 stops18h 45m

Dalian

Wed 5/11

19:00-19:05

2 stops21h 05m

$724

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

11:20-11:00

1 stop26h 40m

Dalian

Wed 5/11

07:45-21:30

2 stops34h 45m

$820

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

11:35-21:55

2 stops36h 20m

Dalian

Sat 25/10

07:35-10:35

2 stops24h 00m

$913

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

19:45-18:00

2 stops24h 15m

Dalian

Sat 25/10

07:50-15:10

3 stops28h 20m

$1,327

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

00:45-20:55

1 stop23h 10m

Dalian

Mon 3/11

12:05-12:30

1 stop21h 25m

$1,477

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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 27 June 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 4 July 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 3% 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 4 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Dalian, such as Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    According to our current data, Sichuan Airlines ($663), China Southern ($820), and XiamenAir ($913) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Dalian. These flights start at 27% 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

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Air ChinaCheapest$370Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$482Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$497Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapest$568Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$612Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$658Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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