Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $276

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 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 October 2025.

Sat 22/1101:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mAirAsia X
Tue 2/1201:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/10$576
Tue 9/1201:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAirAsia X
Mon 12/101:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/10$597
Thu 30/1001:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mAirAsia X
Thu 29/101:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/10$631
Thu 18/1202:30CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:40MEL - CAN
Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$642
Sun 14/1202:30CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:40MEL - CAN
Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$644
Fri 12/1202:30CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:40MEL - CAN
Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$645
Sun 14/1207:00CAN - MEL
1 stop20h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sat 10/108:00MEL - CAN
1 stop19h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 16/10$647
Sat 13/1202:30CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:40MEL - CAN
Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$651
Mon 24/1102:30CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mVietJet Air
Sun 22/201:30MEL - CAN
1 stop27h 00mVietJet Air
Deal found 16/10$657
Fri 7/1107:00CAN - MEL
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1106:15MEL - CAN
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$659
Sun 14/1208:00CAN - MEL
1 stop28h 40mAir China
Thu 8/120:15MEL - CAN
1 stop17h 10mAir China
Deal found 16/10$662
Sun 14/1202:30CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/108:40MEL - CAN
Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$664

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$576

One-way from

$276

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,150
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 22/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • China to Melbourne
22/11
  • 22/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • China to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($208 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/11

01:35-05:00

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 2/12

01:00-00:20

1 stop26h 20m

$576

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 31/10

06:00-05:00

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

01:00-00:20

1 stop26h 20m

$631

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 14/12

07:00-06:00

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

08:00-00:40

1 stop19h 40m

$647

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 7/11

07:00-06:00

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

06:15-00:30

1 stop21h 15m

$659

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/12

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

20:45-22:55

1 stop29h 10m

$673

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 21/3

11:55-07:00

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

09:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$696

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 19/12

07:00-06:00

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 5/1

08:00-00:40

1 stop19h 40m

$699

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$707

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/12

19:05-21:30

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

11:25-10:10

1 stop25h 45m

$707

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$707

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne (average of $416). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $861). 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 17 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to Melbourne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 17 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China from China to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from China to Melbourne?

    Departing from China to Melbourne will take you 20h. Airlines will cover a distance of 7543 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from China to Melbourne are Beijing Capital Airlines ($288), AirAsia X ($317), and VietJet Air ($342).

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Melbourne?

  • 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne (average of $416). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $861). 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

Discover the top 4 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 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$477Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$544Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$642Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$1,015Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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