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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Paris

MEL — PAR
7 Nov — 14 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,539
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Paris?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Paris, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Paris?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Paris (average of $1,527). Flying from Melbourne to Paris in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,379). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Paris

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Paris. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
244 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.

Related info for your journey

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Paris round-trip?

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Paris, with prices starting at $745. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $903 and $1,124, respectively. Air China is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Paris one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $629. However, be on the lookout for offers from XiamenAir and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Paris for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Paris, consider Melbourne - Paris Charles de Gaulle, Melbourne - Paris Orly or Melbourne Avalon - Paris Charles de Gaulle, as they are the most popular.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Paris?

    Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Paris stopover in Shanghai most frequently. Shanghai is followed by Ho Chi Minh City in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Paris. Ho Chi Minh City is followed by Guangzhou in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Paris flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

    The majority of Shanghai visitors spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession can be visited by traveling about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 32.8 km respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Ho Chi Minh City?

    If you're on a stopover in Ho Chi Minh City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Ben Thanh Market, Tân Định Church, or Saigon Square. Ben Thanh Market, Tân Định Church, and Saigon Square can be visited by travelling about 6.6 km, 4.9 km, and 6.9 km respectively from Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Paris flights?

    Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Paris stopover in Abu Dhabi least frequently. Bangkok sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Paris. Bangkok is followed by Singapore in terms of the least popular stopover location for Melbourne to Paris flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Paris that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Paris flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Paris?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Paris.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Paris?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Paris 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 Melbourne to Paris?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Paris (average of $1,527). Flying from Melbourne to Paris in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,379). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Paris

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$745Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$903Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,124Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,194Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,195Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,263Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,399Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,401Average$2,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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