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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $281

SHA — MEL
31 Oct — 7 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

Wed 21/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Thu 28/106:15 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 26/9$679
Sat 17/1001:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Mon 2/1106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 28/9$684
Wed 14/1001:40 -
1 stop16h 50m
Tue 20/1001:30 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 29/9$741
Thu 5/1102:30 -
1 stop23h 30m
Mon 9/1106:15 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 29/9$744
Thu 24/1203:20 -
1 stop17h 50m
Wed 6/101:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 28/9$785
Sun 18/1011:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
Mon 2/1106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 29/9$794
Thu 15/1019:15 -
2 stops16h 50m
Tue 20/1001:30 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 29/9$798
Mon 19/1008:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Tue 3/1120:45 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 30/9$813
Sun 27/1215:50 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 25/111:25 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 30/9$820
Thu 29/1022:30 -
1 stop20h 00m
Thu 5/1111:25 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 1/10$821
Thu 22/1011:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Sun 25/1009:00 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 30/9$823
Fri 25/1221:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Wed 6/109:00 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 28/9$837

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$679

One-way from

$281

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,203

Good round-trip deal

$480 or less

Good one-way deal

$418 or less
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  • 21/10-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • China to Melbourne
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  • 28/10-31/12
  • 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Tue 23/2

23:10-21:20

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$339

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 10/12

11:55-07:00

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$378

Xi'anMelbourne

XIY Xi'an Xianyang - MEL Melbourne

XIYMEL

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 19/10

12:15-15:05

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

Xi'anMelbourne

XIY Xi'an Xianyang - MEL Melbourne

XIYMEL

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 21/11

15:30-15:30

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

NanjingMelbourne

NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl - MEL Melbourne

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 22/10

15:35-15:05

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

KunmingMelbourne

KMG Kunming Changshui - MEL Melbourne

KMGMEL

Kunming Changshui

Thu 10/12

07:55-07:00

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$412
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Xi'anMelbourne

XIY Xi'an Xianyang - MEL Melbourne

XIYMEL

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 20/11

21:20-15:00

1 stop14h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$428

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

07:35-11:30

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$432

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/11

20:15-15:00

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$434

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

$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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $834). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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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Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.8

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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Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.8

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
174 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.8

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
244 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.8

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 20m. 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 $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, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $834). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$379Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$480Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$638Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$905Average$1,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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