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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $297

SHA — MEL
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from China to Melbourne

Sun 27/1210:45 -
2 stops21h 15m
Sat 23/113:00 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 2/11$711
Sat 26/1223:05 -
2 stops32h 55m
Mon 11/113:00 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 3/11$734
Tue 22/1221:30 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 18/101:50 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 2/11$736
Sun 27/1209:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Fri 29/120:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 2/11$760
Sat 26/1215:40 -
1 stop21h 25m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 3/11$773
Fri 11/1222:30 -
1 stop20h 00m
Sat 6/311:25 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 30/10$777
Thu 17/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Thu 31/1220:40 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 30/10$778
Sun 27/1222:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 22/120:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 2/11$793
Thu 17/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Thu 14/122:30 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 2/11$797
Mon 28/1213:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Tue 12/122:15 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 1/11$800
Sun 27/1221:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Tue 12/122:15 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 3/11$801
Thu 17/1213:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Thu 14/122:15 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 29/10$803

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$711

One-way from

$297

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,150

Good round-trip deal

$476 or less

Good one-way deal

$482 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/12-30/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 30m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($659 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ShenyangMelbourne

SHE Shenyang - MEL Melbourne

SHEMEL

Shenyang

Sun 15/11

10:50-21:20

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$297

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 24/12

20:15-15:00

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$375

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Tue 22/12

04:50-23:35

2 stops39h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$375

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Wed 9/12

16:55-15:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$375

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Wed 23/12

16:55-15:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$375

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sun 20/12

20:40-15:00

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$391

ChongqingMelbourne

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - MEL Melbourne

CKGMEL

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 9/12

10:25-11:00

2 stops21h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$413

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Fri 18/12

04:50-23:35

2 stops39h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$419

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

19:55-21:20

2 stops22h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$426

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sat 19/12

08:15-16:05

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$435

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Best time to book a flight from China to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $818). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,437). 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?

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.

How often are flights from China to Melbourne delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between China and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
248 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
XiamenAir
6.8
Okay
52 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8475 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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $212. China Southern flights start at $228 while deals on Air China start at $234 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from China to Melbourne Airport, consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne, Shanghai Pu Dong - Melbourne or Beijing Capital - Melbourne, as they are the most popular.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $818). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,437). 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 4 airlines flying from China to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$376Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$633Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$895Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$899Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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