Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $265

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — MEL
16 Jan — 23 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 17 December 2025.

Tue 23/1220:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Mon 9/321:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$530
Tue 23/1222:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Mon 9/308:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 15/12$613
Fri 26/1215:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 00mSichuan Airlines
Wed 7/121:40MEL - PEK
1 stop24h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/12$627
Fri 26/1206:55PEK - MEL
1 stop28h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 9/121:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12$640
Wed 24/1207:00CAN - MEL
1 stop20h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Mon 29/1208:00MEL - CAN
1 stop19h 15mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 14/12$642
Fri 26/1215:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sun 11/121:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/12$642
Sun 28/1211:30PKX - MEL
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 13/112:00MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12$663
Thu 25/1222:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Thu 12/308:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 15/12$665
Fri 26/1211:30PKX - MEL
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 9/112:00MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$668
Fri 26/1217:30PKX - MEL
1 stop25h 00mChina Southern
Thu 12/311:25MEL - PKX
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$684
Fri 26/1211:10PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/108:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$690
Sat 27/1201:15PEK - MEL
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/122:20MEL - PEK
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$692

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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$649

One-way from

$265

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,032
Air China
  • Air China
  • 7/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • China to Melbourne
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • China to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($201 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($71 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 17 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

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/12

15:30-14:30

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 7/1

21:40-19:00

1 stop24h 20m

$627

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Sat 7/3

13:10-13:00

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

20:15-11:45

1 stop18h 30m

$649

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 28/12

11:30-11:00

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

12:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

$663

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 27/12

22:20-06:00

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

$665

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Thu 12/3

14:30-13:00

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

22:20-18:45

1 stop23h 25m

$666

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Sat 7/3

23:05-11:00

2 stops32h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-23:10

1 stop14h 10m

$701

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 1/6

21:30-19:20

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:20-17:05

1 stop32h 45m

$705

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 27/12

21:30-21:30

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

11:25-00:10

1 stop15h 45m

$707

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/12

19:30-14:05

1 stop15h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

12:00-10:25

1 stop25h 25m

$716

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

$722

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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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 $407). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $808). 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 17 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.

Weekly flight availability from China to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from China to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

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 28% of weekly flights between China and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 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 Wednesday 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 21% 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 17 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.

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

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.

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

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.

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

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.

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

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.

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

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 20h. 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 Scoot ($205), AirAsia X ($209), and Sichuan Airlines ($217).

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from China to Melbourne are Air France (96%), Qantas Airways (95%) and China Eastern (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from China to Melbourne?

    The cheapest flight price from China to Melbourne is $506. On average you can expect to pay $567. The most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $698.

  • 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 $407). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $808). 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 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$472Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$630Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$968Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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