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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $288

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
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 3 December 2025.

Thu 4/1217:15CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 15mSichuan Airlines
Tue 20/121:40MEL - CAN
1 stop21h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/12$526
Thu 25/1220:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Thu 12/321:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/12$526
Thu 4/1210:45CAN - MEL
1 stop31h 05mScoot
Tue 20/122:35MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 55mScoot
Deal found 1/12$654
Thu 25/1221:30PKX - MEL
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Thu 12/311:25MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12$654
Thu 4/1217:55CAN - MEL
2 stops38h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 20/112:00MEL - CAN
1 stop34h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12$662
Thu 25/1219:00PKX - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 12/313:00MEL - PKX
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12$664
Tue 2/1214:35CAN - MEL
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1208:00MEL - CAN
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$721
Wed 3/1202:30CAN - MEL
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/122:35MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$760
Thu 4/1215:00CAN - MEL
1 stop21h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/1221:15MEL - CAN
1 stop14h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/12$818
Wed 24/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12$824
Wed 3/1206:20CAN - MEL
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1208:00MEL - CAN
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$831
Thu 4/1215:00CAN - MEL
1 stop21h 10mHainan Airlines
Wed 17/1222:00MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/12$837

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$526

One-way from

$288

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$995

Good round-trip deal

$539 or less

Good one-way deal

$574 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 25/12-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • China to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 8/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($202 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 3 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/3

22:20-06:00

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

$607

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Thu 14/5

08:05-09:35

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

11:35-10:25

1 stop24h 50m

$651

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/3

11:25-07:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:00-00:20

1 stop18h 20m

$657

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

20:25-21:30

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

11:25-00:45

1 stop16h 20m

$682

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

06:55-21:30

1 stop35h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

11:25-00:45

1 stop16h 20m

$682

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

12:25-16:35

1 stop31h 10m

$682

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

11:25-12:15

1 stop27h 50m

$682

FuzhouMelbourne

FOC - MEL

FOCMEL

Fuzhou

Fri 6/3

09:00-11:00

2 stops23h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

22:30-12:35

1 stop17h 05m

$700

ChengduMelbourne

CTU - MEL

CTUMEL

Chengdu

Thu 12/3

15:30-09:45

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

11:25-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

$703

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

06:55-21:30

1 stop35h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

11:25-00:45

1 stop16h 20m

$703

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 $412). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $840). 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 3 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from China to Melbourne delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between China and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Thursday 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 22% 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 3 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Sichuan Airlines, 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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
27 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Southern
7.5
Good
120 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

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 16h 35m. The distance between China and Melbourne Airport is about 7543 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 $211. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $220 while deals on China Eastern start at $226 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 $412). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $840). 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 3 airlines flying from China to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$638Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$766Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$979Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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