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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $258

SHA — MEL
23 Sep — 30 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from China to Melbourne

Tue 20/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Mon 26/1013:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 19/8$574
Wed 4/1118:55 -
1 stop33h 05m
Wed 11/1109:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 19/8$699
Mon 2/1118:55 -
1 stop33h 05m
Sun 8/1109:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 20/8$707
Mon 14/921:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Mon 28/906:15 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 20/8$707
Tue 1/910:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Tue 29/921:35 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 20/8$740
Tue 27/1011:55 -
1 stop16h 05m
Wed 4/1109:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 22/8$740
Wed 2/910:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Thu 29/1013:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 22/8$742
Fri 28/806:15 -
2 stops25h 45m
Sat 5/912:00 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 19/8$743
Mon 14/920:15 -
1 stop15h 55m
Mon 28/920:20 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 19/8$754
Wed 16/913:10 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sat 26/920:20 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 21/8$756
Tue 20/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Mon 26/1015:00 -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 19/8$757
Mon 24/820:15 -
1 stop15h 55m
Tue 8/920:20 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 22/8$758

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$574

One-way from

$258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,782
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  • 20/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
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  • 18/11
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  • 31h 35m total
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($118 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 27/10

11:55-07:00

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

09:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$740

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 27/10

11:55-07:00

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

09:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$740

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 14/9

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

20:20-10:25

1 stop16h 05m

$754

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sat 19/9

23:25-10:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

$786

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/10

21:25-07:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

09:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$842

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 29/10

11:55-07:00

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

09:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$844

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 28/10

06:25-13:00

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

22:15-17:45

1 stop22h 30m

$848

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/10

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

22:15-00:30

2 stops29h 15m

$848

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 23/10

08:00-11:00

2 stops24h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

13:00-10:20

1 stop24h 20m

$850

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 27/10

22:55-11:00

2 stops33h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

13:00-08:30

2 stops22h 30m

$859

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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 $800). Flying from China to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,648). 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.

How often are flights from China to Melbourne delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between China and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 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 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China,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.
Air China
7.4
Good
161 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

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
7.4
Good
161 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
161 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

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
7.4
Good
161 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

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
232 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
161 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

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?

    Departing from China to Melbourne will take you 15h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9106 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 Southern ($223), Air China ($228), and VietJet Air ($230).

  • 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 Guangzhou Baiyun - 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 $800). Flying from China to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,648). 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

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XiamenAirCheapest$619Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$819Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$875Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$917Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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