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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $299

SHA — MEL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from China to Melbourne

Fri 18/900:15 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Fri 2/1011:00 -
Nonstop10h 50m
Deal found 15/9$315
Thu 29/1000:15 -
1 stop25h 45m
Fri 6/1113:25 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 15/9$591
Wed 14/1001:35 -
1 stop16h 55m
Sat 31/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 13/9$687
Mon 19/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 20m
Tue 27/1022:35 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 15/9$694
Wed 28/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Wed 4/1109:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 13/9$709
Mon 19/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Fri 30/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 13/9$715
Tue 8/1207:35 -
1 stop20h 25m
Fri 1/109:00 -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 15/9$720
Sat 19/901:35 -
1 stop25h 25m
Sat 3/1006:15 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 12/9$737
Tue 24/1121:30 -
1 stop21h 00m
Sat 20/208:40 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 12/9$740
Mon 12/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 20m
Mon 19/1006:15 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 16/9$758
Fri 30/1020:15 -
1 stop31h 45m
Fri 6/1109:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 15/9$760
Fri 30/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Fri 6/1109:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 15/9$760

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$591

One-way from

$299

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,015

Good round-trip deal

$469 or less

Good one-way deal

$653 or less
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 29/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 15m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($682 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/11

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$390

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

02:30-05:00

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$392

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

01:20-05:00

2 stops24h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$430
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/10

17:45-07:00

Nonstop10h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$452

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/10

09:15-11:30

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$463

ChengduMelbourne

CTU Chengdu - MEL Melbourne

CTUMEL

Chengdu

Wed 25/11

20:30-07:00

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$482

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sat 28/11

21:15-11:00

2 stops34h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$485

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 20/12

20:30-21:30

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$492

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

09:30-12:30

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$497

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

12:50-23:05

1 stop31h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$497

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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 $838). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,632). 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 21% 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?

Monday 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 Air China,China Southern, 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.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
240 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from China to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from China to Melbourne Airport will take you 15h 55m. The distance between China and Melbourne Airport is about 8690 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 $209. China Southern flights start at $224 while deals on Air China start at $230 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 Guangzhou Baiyun - 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 $838). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,632). 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
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$469Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$825Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$924Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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