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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $274

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MEL
22 Jan — 29 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 23 December 2025.

Mon 22/1220:25PVG - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Thu 29/108:40MEL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$671
Mon 22/1221:50SHA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Thu 29/111:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$671
Tue 30/1222:55PKX - MEL
2 stops33h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 9/112:00MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/12$706
Sat 27/1220:30PKX - MEL
1 stop22h 00mChina Southern
Mon 12/111:25MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$708
Wed 31/1211:10PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$715
Sun 28/1215:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 00mSichuan Airlines
Mon 12/121:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/12$721
Sat 27/1220:30PKX - MEL
1 stop22h 00mChina Southern
Sun 11/123:30MEL - PKX
1 stop28h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$732
Sun 28/1220:00PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 11/120:45MEL - PEK
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/12$738
Sat 27/1208:30PEK - MEL
1 stop26h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 12/112:00MEL - PEK
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/12$747
Tue 30/1222:50PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/106:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$756
Mon 29/1221:30PKX - MEL
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Thu 8/108:40MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12$756
Sun 28/1211:10PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$765

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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$638

One-way from

$274

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,031
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 1/6-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • China to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

15:10-08:35

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:35-12:40

1 stop28h 05m

$638

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/3

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

22:20-19:45

1 stop24h 25m

$665

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 23/3

17:40-13:00

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

19:40-12:35

1 stop18h 55m

$679

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/6

16:50-19:20

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:20-13:20

1 stop29h 00m

$685

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

18:20-19:20

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

10:20-16:30

1 stop32h 10m

$706

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

22:50-21:30

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

23:30-13:10

1 stop16h 40m

$727

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

16:50-21:30

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

23:30-10:10

1 stop13h 40m

$727

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Mon 1/6

09:35-08:40

1 stop21h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:20-22:25

1 stop14h 05m

$736

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 24/3

07:25-10:00

1 stop23h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

11:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

$742

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 25/3

22:00-14:05

1 stop13h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

11:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

$745

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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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 $406). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $807). 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 23 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 Monday mornings 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.

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 23 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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
179 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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.
Air China
7.2
Good
132 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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 15h 25m. 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 Scoot ($205), AirAsia X ($208), and Sichuan Airlines ($217).

  • 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 Guangzhou Baiyun - 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 $406). Flying from China to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $807). 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 23 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$471Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$630Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest$967Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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