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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dalian from $747

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — DLC
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
Sat 23/3
Sat 30/3

The best prices from Melbourne to Dalian are usually found in October or May, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,057

Round-trip from

$592
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Melbourne to Dalian

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

Monday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Melbourne 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 to Dalian?

Find a great deal and save up to 9% by booking at least 11 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 to Dalian within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $727.

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

Flights from Melbourne to Dalian lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne to Dalian in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $614.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Dalian (MEL - DLC)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Dalian is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Cheap XiamenAir flights from Melbourne to Dalian

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by XiamenAir for the route between Melbourne and Dalian. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Tue 16/411:35MEL - DLC
2 stops26h 15mXiamenAir
Fri 26/419:50DLC - MEL
1 stop35h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/3$1,030
Tue 16/411:35MEL - DLC
3 stops36h 20mXiamenAir
Fri 26/413:35DLC - MEL
2 stops42h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/3$1,435

Cheap Melbourne to Dalian flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Dalian specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Tue 16/420:20MEL - DLC
1 stop17h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 26/412:55DLC - MEL
1 stop23h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$747
Wed 20/322:30MEL - DLC
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 24/309:05DLC - MEL
1 stop21h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/3$934
Tue 16/411:35MEL - DLC
2 stops26h 15mXiamenAir
Fri 26/419:50DLC - MEL
1 stop35h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/3$1,030
Wed 20/311:25MEL - DLC
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Sun 24/307:10DLC - MEL
1 stop35h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$1,121
Tue 16/416:00MEL - DLC
2 stops33h 40mChina Southern
Fri 26/412:50DLC - MEL
2 stops52h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3$1,211
Tue 16/411:35MEL - DLC
3 stops36h 20mXiamenAir
Fri 26/413:35DLC - MEL
2 stops42h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/3$1,435
Tue 19/301:00MEL - DLC
1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/312:05DLC - MEL
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/3$1,766
Tue 19/301:00MEL - DLC
1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/312:05DLC - MEL
2 stops19h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/3$1,844
Wed 20/317:30MEL - DLC
2 stops21h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 24/319:40DLC - MEL
2 stops19h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/3$2,842

Melbourne to Dalian 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Dalian in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Tue 16/420:20MEL - DLC
1 stop17h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 26/412:55DLC - MEL
1 stop23h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$747
Wed 20/322:30MEL - DLC
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 24/309:05DLC - MEL
1 stop21h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/3$934
Tue 16/411:35MEL - DLC
2 stops26h 15mXiamenAir
Fri 26/419:50DLC - MEL
1 stop35h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/3$1,030
Wed 20/311:25MEL - DLC
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Sun 24/307:10DLC - MEL
1 stop35h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3$1,121
Tue 16/416:00MEL - DLC
2 stops33h 40mChina Southern
Fri 26/412:50DLC - MEL
2 stops52h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3$1,211
Tue 16/411:35MEL - DLC
3 stops36h 20mXiamenAir
Fri 26/413:35DLC - MEL
2 stops42h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/3$1,435
Tue 19/301:00MEL - DLC
1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/312:05DLC - MEL
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/3$1,766
Tue 19/301:00MEL - DLC
1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/312:05DLC - MEL
2 stops19h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/3$1,844
Wed 20/317:30MEL - DLC
2 stops21h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 24/319:40DLC - MEL
2 stops19h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/3$2,842

Find flights from Melbourne to Dalian within your budget

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 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

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MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 16/4

1 stop17h 35m

Dalian

Fri 26/4

1 stop23h 25m

$747

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 16/4

2 stops26h 15m

Dalian

Fri 26/4

1 stop35h 45m

$1,030

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 16/4

2 stops33h 40m

Dalian

Fri 26/4

2 stops52h 30m

$1,211

MelbourneDalian

MEL - DLC

MELDLC

Melbourne

Tue 16/4

3 stops36h 20m

Dalian

Fri 26/4

2 stops42h 00m

$1,435

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When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Dalian, you should look to book at least 10 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Dalian?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Dalian. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Dalian flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Dalian by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Dalian by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Dalian is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,106. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dalian (average of $388). Flying from Melbourne to Dalian in December is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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.

January

$972

February

$888

March

$591

April

$853

May

$830

June

$872

July

$833

August

$841

September

$987

October

$652

November

$763

December

$1,338

Temperature and rainfall in Dalian by month

Plan your trip to Dalian by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DLC

Temperature

-3 - 24 °C

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 19 March 2024.
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.9
Good
390 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

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 8 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.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Dalian for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Dalian for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Sichuan Airlines for just $747, but on average you can expect to pay $1,105.

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

    According to our current data, Sichuan Airlines ($747), XiamenAir ($1,030), and China Southern ($1,211) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Dalian. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

  • What does MEL to DLC mean?

    This is defined as Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Dalian Airport (DLC). Codes like Dalian Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dalian

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Air ChinaCheapest$532Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$575Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$579Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$627Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$696Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$730Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,672Average$2,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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