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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $298

SHA — MEL
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from China to Melbourne

Sun 27/1210:45 -
2 stops21h 15m
Sat 23/113:00 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 2/11$715
Sat 26/1223:05 -
2 stops32h 55m
Mon 11/113:00 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 3/11$738
Tue 22/1221:30 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 18/101:50 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 2/11$739
Sun 27/1210:45 -
2 stops21h 15m
Tue 19/122:30 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 4/11$761
Mon 28/1209:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Sat 23/120:40 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 3/11$764
Sun 27/1212:15 -
2 stops19h 45m
Tue 12/112:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 4/11$767
Mon 28/1212:30 -
1 stop18h 30m
Sat 23/113:00 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 3/11$769
Sun 27/1215:40 -
1 stop21h 25m
Tue 12/120:40 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 4/11$774
Mon 28/1212:30 -
1 stop18h 30m
Thu 21/113:00 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 3/11$777
Sat 26/1215:40 -
1 stop21h 25m
Mon 11/120:40 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 3/11$777
Thu 17/1221:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Thu 31/1220:40 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 30/10$782
Sun 27/1222:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 22/120:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 2/11$797

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$715

One-way from

$298

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,156
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/12-23/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 30m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($666 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ShenyangMelbourne

SHE Shenyang - MEL Melbourne

SHEMEL

Shenyang

Sun 15/11

10:50-21:20

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$298

ShenyangMelbourne

SHE Shenyang - MEL Melbourne

SHEMEL

Shenyang

Tue 17/11

10:50-12:10

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$298

ChongqingMelbourne

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - MEL Melbourne

CKGMEL

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 9/12

18:40-07:00

1 stop33h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$320

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 14/12

20:15-15:00

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$375

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Tue 22/12

04:50-23:35

2 stops39h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$377

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 24/12

20:15-15:00

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$377

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Wed 23/12

16:55-15:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$377

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Wed 9/12

16:55-15:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$377

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX Shenzhen - MEL Melbourne

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sun 20/12

20:40-15:00

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$393

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - MEL Melbourne

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 13/11

20:20-07:00

1 stop31h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$413

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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 $822). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,444). 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 20% of weekly flights between China and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 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?

Saturday 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 China Southern,Air China, 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
248 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
XiamenAir
6.8
Okay
52 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from China to Melbourne?

    Departing from China to Melbourne will take you 21h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9075 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 ($213), China Southern ($229), and Air China ($235).

  • 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne Avalon.

  • 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 $822). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,444). 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
China SouthernCheapest$378Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$636Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$903Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,068Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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