Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $216

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$563

One-way from

$216

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,017

Good round-trip deal

$530 or less

Good one-way deal

$561 or less
30/10-6/11
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • China to Melbourne
17/10
  • 17/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 30m total
  • China to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($237 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Melbourne.

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Cheapest flights from China to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1021:40PEK - MEL
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1108:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$563
Thu 30/1022:15CAN - MEL
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1108:00MEL - CAN
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$564
Thu 30/1015:20SZX - MEL
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1108:00MEL - SZX
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$582
Wed 29/1011:10CAN - MEL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1122:45MEL - CAN
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$596
Thu 30/1013:50KMG - MEL
1 stop37h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Thu 6/1108:00MEL - KMG
1 stop31h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 15/9$632
Sat 20/1222:15CAN - MEL
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/108:00MEL - CAN
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$639
Mon 27/1019:00PEK - MEL
1 stop17h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 9/1120:45MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/9$645
Thu 13/1108:35FOC - MEL
1 stop28h 10mAir China
Tue 10/220:15MEL - FOC
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 15/9$647
Thu 30/1013:35NKG - MEL
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Thu 6/1111:25MEL - NKG
1 stop32h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9$648
Mon 10/1121:25PKX - MEL
1 stop30h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Fri 14/1109:00MEL - PKX
1 stop28h 50mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/9$648
Mon 3/1121:50SZX - MEL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1108:00MEL - SZX
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$654
Wed 29/1016:05FOC - MEL
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1109:00MEL - FOC
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$656

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Fly from

China

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KunmingMelbourne

KMG - MEL

KMGMEL

Kunming Changshui

Thu 12/3

22:30-06:00

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

08:00-12:35

1 stop31h 35m

$630

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 30/10

13:35-21:30

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

11:25-16:40

1 stop32h 15m

$648

FuzhouMelbourne

FOC - MEL

FOCMEL

Fuzhou

Wed 29/10

16:05-21:20

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

09:00-09:50

1 stop27h 50m

$656

KunmingMelbourne

KMG - MEL

KMGMEL

Kunming Changshui

Tue 10/3

07:10-07:00

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

09:00-00:20

1 stop18h 20m

$663

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 27/10

16:30-21:30

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

11:25-22:55

1 stop14h 30m

$668

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 31/10

11:10-06:00

1 stop15h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

20:45-07:55

1 stop14h 10m

$678

FuzhouMelbourne

FOC - MEL

FOCMEL

Fuzhou

Thu 13/11

10:40-07:00

1 stop17h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

09:00-09:50

1 stop27h 50m

$678

FuzhouMelbourne

FOC - MEL

FOCMEL

Fuzhou

Wed 22/10

21:55-07:00

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

09:00-09:50

1 stop27h 50m

$678

FuzhouMelbourne

FOC - MEL

FOCMEL

Fuzhou

Wed 22/10

21:55-07:00

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

09:00-09:50

1 stop27h 50m

$678

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 22/10

07:25-06:00

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

$683

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from China to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 CN to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

When flying from China to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern from China to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

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.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

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.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

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.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from China to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from China to Melbourne Airport will take you 20h 50m. The distance between China and Melbourne Airport is about 8232 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scoot, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $303. AirAsia X flights start at $312 while deals on Beijing Capital Airlines start at $314 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Melbourne Airport?

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Melbourne 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 China to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 5 airlines flying from China to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from China to Melbourne. 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 16 September 2025.
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China SouthernCheapest$470Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$530Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$573Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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XiamenAirCheapest$626Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$989Average$1,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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