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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $299

SHA — MEL
20 Oct — 27 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

Sat 17/1023:40 -
1 stop26h 20m
Mon 26/1022:35 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 17/9$582
Mon 19/1023:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Mon 26/1022:35 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 19/9$610
Mon 19/1023:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Tue 27/1001:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 19/9$636
Wed 4/1114:25 -
1 stop30h 20m
Tue 10/1101:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 20/9$638
Mon 19/1023:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Sat 24/1006:15 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 19/9$641
Sat 17/1023:40 -
1 stop26h 20m
Tue 27/1001:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 19/9$659
Sat 10/1001:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sat 24/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 20/9$678
Sat 17/1001:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Mon 2/1106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 18/9$683
Sat 17/1023:00 -
1 stop19h 20m
Mon 26/1022:35 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 19/9$704
Wed 14/1001:35 -
1 stop16h 55m
Thu 22/1022:45 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 17/9$708
Sat 17/1023:00 -
1 stop19h 20m
Sat 24/1006:15 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 19/9$744
Mon 19/1023:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Mon 26/1008:00 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Deal found 19/9$748

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$582

One-way from

$299

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,013

Good round-trip deal

$469 or less

Good one-way deal

$652 or less
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  • Scoot
  • 17/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 40m 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 ($680 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - MEL Melbourne

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 30/11

20:15-07:00

1 stop31h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Mon 19/10

03:00-00:15

2 stops18h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 8/10

02:15-05:00

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$365

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

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Thu 12/11

08:10-11:30

1 stop24h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$424

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sun 1/11

20:40-15:00

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$426

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

16:50-11:30

1 stop15h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$426

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

15:25-22:50

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$431

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/10

08:15-23:45

3 stops36h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$431

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Tue 20/10

23:05-06:00

1 stop27h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$450

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Best time to book a flight from China to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from China with our price prediction graph.
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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 $859). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

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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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

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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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

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
243 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

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 22h 25m. The distance between China and Melbourne Airport is about 8032 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 $208. 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 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 $859). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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$370Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$469Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$623Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$824Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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