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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $272

SHA — MEL
29 Sep — 6 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

Wed 9/901:35 -
1 stop16h 55m
Tue 22/900:30 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 29/8$666
Mon 12/1010:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 19/1022:35 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 29/8$696
Wed 14/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Wed 28/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 30/8$699
Thu 10/911:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Fri 25/908:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 28/8$703
Tue 13/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Tue 20/1022:35 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 27/8$705
Wed 14/1021:10 -
1 stop30h 50m
Wed 21/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 30/8$709
Wed 9/920:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Fri 30/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 29/8$716
Tue 13/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Wed 4/1113:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 28/8$722
Wed 21/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sun 25/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 29/8$742
Thu 15/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Mon 26/1022:35 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 25/8$745
Wed 2/1201:35 -
1 stop19h 10m
Thu 28/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 26/8$752
Thu 10/920:15 -
1 stop15h 55m
Fri 25/920:20 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 29/8$758

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$666

One-way from

$272

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,387

Good round-trip deal

$466 or less

Good one-way deal

$515 or less
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  • 9/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • China to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
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  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($124 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/10

21:25-07:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

09:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$742

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/9

15:30-14:10

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

20:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

$759

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Mon 12/10

23:00-12:45

1 stop34h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

21:20-09:50

1 stop15h 30m

$788

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 4/2

08:40-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

$819

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sat 10/10

18:45-11:00

2 stops37h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

$826

XiamenMelbourne

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - MEL Melbourne

XMNMEL

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 10/10

21:25-11:00

2 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

12:00-00:15

1 stop15h 15m

$836

ChengduMelbourne

CTU Chengdu - MEL Melbourne

CTUMEL

Chengdu

Sun 11/10

22:00-13:00

1 stop36h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

22:20-01:00

1 stop29h 40m

$850

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/10

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

22:15-00:30

2 stops29h 15m

$850

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/10

16:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

22:15-22:10

1 stop26h 55m

$850

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 10/10

21:00-11:00

2 stops35h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

13:00-20:40

1 stop34h 40m

$860

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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 $801). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in September 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 112 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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

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
236 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

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 $207. VietJet Air flights start at $219 while deals on China Southern start at $223 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 $801). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in September 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 4 airlines flying from China to Melbourne

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XiamenAirCheapest$620Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$820Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$926Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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