Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen flights typically cost between $849 and $1,421 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $618 on Multiple Airlines (13 Oct–21 Oct).

Question 1

How often are flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 5% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shenzhen have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 70 minutes.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen flights typically cost between $849 and $1,421 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $618 on Multiple Airlines (13 Oct–21 Oct).

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Shenzhen flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Shenzhen flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Shenzhen Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 03m.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Hangzhou (HGH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $539.

Question 8

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Haikou (HAK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 21m.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Sichuan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 40m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen is about 7443 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shenzhen, with prices starting at $394. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $461 and $619, respectively. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 58% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 12

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 13

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen (average of $591). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). 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.

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shenzhen ranges from 24.0 - 336.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 336.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shenzhen when rainfall is around 24.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shenzhen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $455. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Shenzhen) can be booked for $792 on average, our data indicates $2,022 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen are Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SZX?

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When flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 19

What airport do you fly into for flights to Shenzhen from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Located just 26.7 km from the city centre, Shenzhen is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Shenzhen from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen (SZX) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 5 different airlines.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

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

Question 22

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Shenzhen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to Shenzhen flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Shenzhen from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Shenzhen from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$618
One-way from	$412
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,064
Good round-trip deal	$811 or less
Good one-way deal	$497 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$394	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$461	Average$656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$619	Average$776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$718	Average$1,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest$800	Average$1,307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights

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This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SZX?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen flights typically cost between $849 and $1,421 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $618 on Multiple Airlines (13 Oct–21 Oct).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shenzhen have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 70 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Shenzhen flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Shenzhen flights?

Over the past year, Shenzhen Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Hangzhou (HGH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $539.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Flights via Haikou (HAK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 21m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 03m.

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Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen flights typically cost between $849 and $1,421 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $618 on Multiple Airlines (13 Oct–21 Oct).