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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $273

SHA — MEL
8 Oct — 15 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 21/1014:25 -
1 stop28h 05m
Tue 27/1001:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 6/9$602
Tue 13/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Tue 20/1014:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 6/9$644
Tue 13/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Tue 20/1001:30 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 5/9$672
Mon 19/1001:35 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sat 31/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 6/9$687
Sat 17/1001:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 29/1001:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 6/9$693
Mon 19/1017:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 26/1022:35 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 4/9$697
Fri 23/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Mon 26/1006:15 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 7/9$699
Mon 19/1020:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Mon 26/1006:15 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 4/9$707
Wed 21/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Wed 28/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 6/9$708
Mon 12/1020:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Sun 25/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 2/9$711
Mon 19/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Mon 26/1006:15 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 4/9$717
Wed 21/1021:10 -
1 stop30h 50m
Wed 28/1009:00 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 6/9$726

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$602

One-way from

$273

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,989

Good round-trip deal

$463 or less

Good one-way deal

$607 or less
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  • 21/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • China to Melbourne
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  • 14/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($122 potential savings vs. average return price).
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HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Mon 14/9

14:25-23:15

1 stop30h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Sat 17/10

23:40-05:00

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 11/9

21:25-06:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$306

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 25/11

21:25-07:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Sun 18/10

23:00-21:20

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$377

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 26/11

11:55-07:00

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$419

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

15:25-22:50

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$425

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/11

15:30-22:50

1 stop28h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$431

XiamenMelbourne

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - MEL Melbourne

XMNMEL

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 19/9

11:00-23:10

1 stop34h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$435

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 31/10

11:00-05:00

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$439

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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 $796). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). 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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
164 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
164 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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 15h 55m. The distance between China and Melbourne Airport is about 9106 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 $206. VietJet Air flights start at $218 while deals on China Southern start at $221 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 $796). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$463Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$814Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$912Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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