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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $299

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 20 July 2026.

Mon 31/823:00
HGH
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Scoot
Mon 7/921:35
MEL
-
HGH
1 stop26h 10m
Scoot
Deal found 17/7$689
Tue 25/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Tue 29/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$713
Tue 25/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Wed 30/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$716
Sun 1/1105:55
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1113:25
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$719
Fri 28/818:25
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop33h 35m
Juneyao Airlines
Sun 27/908:00
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop29h 40m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/7$742
Tue 25/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Sun 27/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$746
Tue 25/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Sat 26/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$748
Sun 30/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Mon 28/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$753
Mon 31/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Tue 29/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$755
Wed 26/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Tue 29/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$756
Sun 30/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Wed 30/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$758
Wed 26/810:40
CAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Wed 30/921:35
MEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 16/7$759

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 20 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$689

One-way from

$299

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,238

Good round-trip deal

$478 or less

Good one-way deal

$708 or less
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 31/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • China to Melbourne
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Mon 31/8

23:00-20:20

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

21:35-21:45

1 stop26h 10m

$689

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 24/8

21:25-06:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

08:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$789

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/8

20:00-19:20

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

10:20-22:20

1 stop14h 00m

$851

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Mon 31/8

23:00-11:45

1 stop34h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

09:00-10:10

2 stops27h 10m

$858

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 2/9

20:35-06:00

1 stop31h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

08:00-11:40

1 stop29h 40m

$871

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 23/8

21:00-12:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

21:20-17:45

1 stop22h 25m

$879

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/8

20:25-14:25

1 stop16h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

19:40-21:50

1 stop28h 10m

$879

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

15:35-12:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

21:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

$879

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/9

16:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

21:20-15:20

1 stop20h 00m

$879

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 13/8

11:40-06:00

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

08:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$886

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $785). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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 20 July 2026.

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 23% of weekly flights between China and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 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 Wednesday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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 20 July 2026.
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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
7.4
Good
156 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
228 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

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

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 19h 20m. The distance between China and Melbourne Airport is about 7960 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 AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $224. China Southern flights start at $229 while deals on Air China start at $235 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, Beijing Capital - Melbourne or Shanghai Pu Dong - 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 $785). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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 2 airlines flying from China to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 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 20 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$636Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$942Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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