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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne

SHA — MEL
24 Oct — 31 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,030
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($692 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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 $866). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,663). 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.

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
166 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.8

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
166 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.8

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
166 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.8

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
243 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.8

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

  • 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 ($210), China Southern ($226), and Air China ($232).

  • 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 Daxing Intl - 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 $866). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,663). 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$373Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$472Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$628Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$831Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$888Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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