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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $281

SHA — MEL
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from China to Melbourne

Thu 3/1201:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Tue 12/101:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 13/10$716
Wed 18/1117:15 -
1 stop34h 45m
Wed 24/201:00 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 10/10$716
Fri 20/1121:20 -
1 stop30h 40m
Wed 24/201:00 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 10/10$733
Thu 5/1102:30 -
1 stop23h 30m
Mon 9/1106:15 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 13/10$740
Fri 6/1121:20 -
1 stop30h 40m
Mon 9/1106:15 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 15/10$743
Sat 26/1211:55 -
1 stop16h 05m
Fri 8/109:00 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 10/10$767
Fri 23/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Wed 25/1109:00 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 12/10$769
Thu 19/1111:55 -
1 stop16h 05m
Wed 24/201:00 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 10/10$786
Fri 6/1111:40 -
1 stop20h 20m
Mon 9/1113:00 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 15/10$796
Sun 22/1116:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Thu 18/213:25 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 13/10$797
Tue 29/1217:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Sat 9/122:35 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 10/10$812
Thu 22/1016:25 -
1 stop19h 40m
Fri 6/1120:45 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 11/10$816

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$716

One-way from

$281

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,200

Good round-trip deal

$478 or less

Good one-way deal

$471 or less
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  • 50h 45m total
  • China to Melbourne
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  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($132 potential savings vs. average return price).
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HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Wed 4/11

14:25-23:45

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Thu 25/2

00:15-05:00

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$293

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Wed 18/11

23:10-21:20

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$338

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 23/10

21:25-07:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$359

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/11

11:55-07:00

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$361

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/11

02:30-05:00

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$366

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Thu 25/2

00:15-05:40

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$375

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - MEL Melbourne

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 30/11

03:10-19:45

1 stop13h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$395

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 30/11

08:30-15:00

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$402

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/11

08:30-15:00

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$405

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $845). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,443). 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 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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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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
7.4
Good
179 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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
245 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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.
XiamenAir
6.7
Okay
51 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

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 16h 05m. The distance between China and Melbourne Airport is about 9053 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 $213. China Southern flights start at $228 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, Shanghai Pu Dong - Melbourne or Shenzhen - 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $845). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,443). 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

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China SouthernCheapest$378Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$478Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$636Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$902Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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