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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $289

SHA — MEL
2 Oct — 9 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 9/901:35 -
1 stop16h 55m
Tue 22/900:30 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 29/8$667
Wed 14/1001:35 -
1 stop16h 55m
Sat 24/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 31/8$688
Mon 12/1010:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 19/1022:35 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 29/8$697
Wed 14/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Wed 28/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 30/8$700
Thu 10/911:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Fri 25/908:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 1/9$702
Fri 9/1020:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Wed 28/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 1/9$707
Wed 14/1021:10 -
1 stop30h 50m
Wed 21/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 30/8$710
Wed 9/920:35 -
1 stop31h 25m
Fri 30/1009:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 29/8$717
Thu 17/911:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Fri 2/1008:00 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 2/9$721
Tue 13/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Wed 4/1113:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 28/8$723
Tue 13/1011:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Wed 28/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 30/8$739
Wed 21/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sun 25/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 1/9$742

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$688

One-way from

$289

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,005
AirAsia X
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  • 14/10-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • China to Melbourne
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  • 13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($675 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($124 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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

$742

XiamenMelbourne

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - MEL Melbourne

XMNMEL

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Fri 16/10

21:10-07:00

1 stop30h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

09:00-10:50

1 stop28h 50m

$791

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sat 17/10

18:45-11:00

2 stops37h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

13:00-16:50

1 stop30h 50m

$865

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Thu 15/10

15:25-11:00

2 stops40h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

13:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

$868

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Thu 17/9

18:45-10:00

2 stops37h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

11:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

$882

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - MEL Melbourne

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 14/10

06:50-11:00

2 stops25h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

$883

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sat 19/9

23:55-12:00

Nonstop10h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

19:40-12:55

1 stop19h 15m

$896

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH Hangzhou - MEL Melbourne

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Fri 16/10

23:00-21:20

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

14:00-21:45

1 stop34h 45m

$906
Fastest return journey

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sat 19/9

23:55-12:00

Nonstop10h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

21:20-05:05

Nonstop9h 45m

$908

XiamenMelbourne

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - MEL Melbourne

XMNMEL

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Fri 16/10

17:30-07:00

1 stop34h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

06:00-19:25

2 stops16h 25m

$911

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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 $802). Flying from China to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,652). 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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

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
163 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

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
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

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 19h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7960 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 ($208), VietJet Air ($220), and China Southern ($223).

  • 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 $802). Flying from China to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,652). 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$467Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$621Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$821Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$878Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapest$927Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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