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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $258

PVG — MEL
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from China to Melbourne

Sat 26/1217:55 -
2 stops38h 05m
Mon 11/113:00 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 14/11$783
Sun 27/1211:40 -
1 stop25h 25m
Fri 29/115:00 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 10/11$788
Sun 27/1210:45 -
2 stops21h 15m
Fri 29/122:30 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 10/11$814
Mon 7/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sun 7/320:40 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 14/11$817
Thu 17/1218:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 9/11$836
Tue 1/1210:45 -
1 stop31h 35m
Thu 7/122:35 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 10/11$836
Thu 17/1217:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 9/11$836
Thu 24/1217:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Thu 7/122:15 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 9/11$842
Mon 14/1218:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Fri 8/122:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 9/11$847
Tue 15/1221:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sun 10/122:15 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 9/11$847
Mon 14/1215:35 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sun 10/122:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 9/11$847
Thu 31/1217:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Thu 14/122:15 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 12/11$853

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$748

One-way from

$258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,188
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  • 52h 50m total
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($133 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Xi'anMelbourne

XIY Xi'an Xianyang - MEL Melbourne

XIYMEL

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 1/3

01:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$258

ChongqingMelbourne

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - MEL Melbourne

CKGMEL

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 9/12

18:40-07:00

1 stop33h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$337

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Mon 21/12

20:40-15:00

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$395

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Fri 4/12

20:40-15:00

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$396

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sun 20/12

20:40-15:00

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$399

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Wed 23/12

20:40-15:00

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$399

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sat 12/12

21:35-23:50

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$420

ChongqingMelbourne

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - MEL Melbourne

CKGMEL

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 9/12

10:25-11:00

2 stops21h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

ChongqingMelbourne

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - MEL Melbourne

CKGMEL

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Thu 24/12

21:40-11:00

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$440

ChongqingMelbourne

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - MEL Melbourne

CKGMEL

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 21/12

08:45-11:30

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$442

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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 $879). Flying from China to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,561). 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, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from China to Melbourne

The most flights from CN0 to ME1 are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern,Air China, andChina Eastern 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
190 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
190 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
190 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
190 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
252 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
190 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
XiamenAir
6.8
Okay
53 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
190 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from China to Melbourne?

    Departing from China to Melbourne will take you 15h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8011 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 China Eastern ($219), China Southern ($235), and Air China ($241).

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

    The most popular flight routes from China to Melbourne are Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne, Shanghai Pu Dong - Melbourne and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne Avalon.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from China to Melbourne?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from China to Melbourne are LATAM Airlines (100%), Qantas Airways (98%) and Air France (98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from China to Melbourne?

    The cheapest flight price from China to Melbourne is $440. On average you can expect to pay $1,004. The most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $932.

  • 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 $879). Flying from China to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,561). 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 6 airlines flying from China to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$389Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$492Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$654Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$925Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$928Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,091Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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