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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen from $401

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SZX
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Shenzhen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 August 2026.

Tue 13/1020:45 -
1 stop29h 25m
Thu 19/1113:45 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 4/8$648
Tue 8/919:45 -
1 stop29h 25m
Thu 17/914:05 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 2/8$652
Tue 1/900:30 -
1 stop21h 30m
Wed 9/920:55 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 5/8$653
Tue 1/919:45 -
1 stop24h 10m
Mon 7/914:05 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 4/8$659
Thu 20/812:00 -
2 stops25h 30m
Thu 27/821:40 -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 3/8$716
Fri 21/811:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Fri 28/812:45 -
2 stops19h 15m
Deal found 4/8$729
Sat 31/1006:15 -
1 stop22h 55m
Wed 11/1103:15 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 5/8$774
Sat 31/1013:00 -
2 stops26h 25m
Thu 12/1121:15 -
2 stops34h 45m
Deal found 5/8$788
Sat 5/912:00 -
2 stops31h 30m
Sat 12/915:25 -
2 stops40h 35m
Deal found 6/8$791
Thu 27/812:00 -
2 stops30h 50m
Sun 30/812:45 -
2 stops19h 15m
Deal found 3/8$804
Sat 21/1106:15 -
1 stop22h 55m
Sat 28/1103:15 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 2/8$814

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Shenzhen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Shenzhen (SZX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$648

One-way from

$401

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$748

Good round-trip deal

$822 or less

Good one-way deal

$514 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 13/10-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Shenzhen
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18/11
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Shenzhen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($235 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

12:00-22:20

1 stop36h 20m

Shenzhen

Sun 30/8

11:15-10:00

1 stop20h 45m

$804

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

06:15-02:10

1 stop22h 55m

Shenzhen

Sat 28/11

03:15-05:00

1 stop22h 45m

$814

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

11:00-11:45

1 stop26h 45m

Shenzhen

Thu 17/9

18:45-10:00

2 stops37h 15m

$845

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

21:40-19:00

1 stop24h 20m

Shenzhen

Thu 12/11

06:55-14:30

1 stop28h 35m

$899

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

13:00-17:10

2 stops31h 10m

Shenzhen

Thu 12/11

21:15-11:00

2 stops34h 45m

$906
Fastest return journey

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

20:45-07:45

1 stop14h 00m

Shenzhen

Thu 19/11

21:50-05:40

2 stops28h 50m

$964

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

21:45-02:15

1 stop30h 30m

Shenzhen

Mon 21/9

03:20-23:15

1 stop17h 55m

$1,007

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

12:00-12:25

3 stops26h 25m

Shenzhen

Thu 27/8

18:45-10:00

2 stops37h 15m

$1,042
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

00:30-20:00

1 stop21h 30m

$409

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL Melbourne - SZX Shenzhen

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

01:00-02:10

1 stop28h 10m

$446

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen

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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen (average of $605). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,426). 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 MEL to SZX?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Shenzhen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 August 2026.

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 typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen flights typically cost between $626 and $879 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $648 on Hainan Airlines (13 Oct–19 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shenzhen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen. Reviews last updated 7 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,Shenzhen Airlines, andSichuan Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
231 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Shenzhen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

    Airlines like China Eastern and Sichuan Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen in about 24h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h. 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.

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

    Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shenzhen, with prices starting at $403. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $472 and $532, respectively. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $342. Shenzhen Airlines flights start at $350 while deals on China Eastern start at $362 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $433. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Shenzhen) can be booked for $648 on average, our data indicates $2,112 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen (average of $605). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,426). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$403Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$472Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$532Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$735Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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