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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $273

SHA — MEL
7 Oct — 14 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$645
Tue 13/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Tue 20/1001:30 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 5/9$673
Mon 19/1001:35 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sat 31/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 6/9$688
Sat 17/1001:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 29/1001:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 6/9$694
Mon 12/1010:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 19/1022:35 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 2/9$697
Mon 9/1121:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Fri 20/1109:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 7/9$699
Mon 19/1020:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Mon 26/1006:15 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 4/9$708
Wed 21/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Wed 28/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 6/9$709
Mon 12/1020:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Sun 25/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 2/9$712
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$727

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$602

One-way from

$273

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,991
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 21/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • China to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 14/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($665 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - MEL Melbourne

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/9

10:40-20:20

1 stop31h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$326

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

01:35-20:30

1 stop16h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$333

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 17/12

11:55-07:00

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$414

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

$426

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

$436

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Sun 13/9

20:40-20:20

2 stops21h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$455

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 15/10

11:40-07:00

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$470

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MEL Melbourne

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

12:50-23:05

1 stop31h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$479

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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

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 $796). Flying from China to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 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

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

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
236 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

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 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 ($206), VietJet Air ($218), and China Southern ($221).

  • 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 Beijing Capital - 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 $796). Flying from China to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 5 airlines flying from China to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$463Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$616Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$815Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$871Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$920Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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