Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $293

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
4 Jan — 11 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 5 December 2025.

Sun 28/1221:30PKX - MEL
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Sun 11/108:40MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 4/12$662
Sun 28/1212:55PKX - MEL
2 stops19h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 11/112:00MEL - PKX
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$674
Fri 5/1206:00PVG - MEL
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/123:30MEL - PVG
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$693
Sun 28/1213:00PEK - MEL
1 stop23h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 11/120:45MEL - PEK
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$705
Fri 5/1210:50SHA - MEL
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Mon 5/108:40MEL - SHA
1 stop28h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$705
Sat 27/1201:15PEK - MEL
Nonstop11h 25mAir China
Sun 11/120:15MEL - PEK
Nonstop12h 00mAir China
Deal found 4/12$794
Thu 11/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$882
Thu 11/1215:00PEK - MEL
1 stop21h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - PEK
1 stop29h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$885
Fri 12/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop29h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$915
Fri 12/1220:00PEK - MEL
1 stop21h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - PEK
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$915
Wed 10/1211:35PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$916
Wed 10/1220:00PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 35mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1220:45MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$916

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$652

One-way from

$293

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$986
Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 3/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • China to Melbourne
14/3
  • 14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • China to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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 5 December 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

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 9/3

16:00-21:30

1 stop26h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

11:25-15:00

1 stop30h 35m

$676

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

22:50-21:30

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

11:25-00:45

1 stop16h 20m

$697

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/3

20:30-21:30

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

11:25-00:55

1 stop16h 30m

$697

ChengduMelbourne

CTU - MEL

CTUMEL

Chengdu

Mon 2/3

22:30-21:30

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

11:25-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

$700

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 9/3

06:25-14:30

1 stop29h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

21:40-10:25

1 stop15h 45m

$712

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/3

15:30-14:30

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

21:40-23:15

1 stop28h 35m

$712

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 9/3

19:40-14:30

1 stop15h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

21:40-12:25

1 stop17h 45m

$712

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

20:05-21:30

1 stop22h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

23:30-20:20

1 stop23h 50m

$718

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

16:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

21:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

$721

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 12/3

19:40-14:30

1 stop15h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

21:40-18:15

1 stop23h 35m

$721

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from China to Melbourne

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Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $408). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $833). 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 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to Melbourne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 25% 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. 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 5 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, 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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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?

    Departing from China to Melbourne will take you 26h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8169 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 AirAsia X ($209), Sichuan Airlines ($218), and China Eastern ($225).

  • 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 $408). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $833). 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$632Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$760Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search China Southern flights
China EasternCheapest$971Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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