Cheap flights from Melbourne to Xiamen from $1,043

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — XMN
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Xiamen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Xiamen (XMN). 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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,015

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$885
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/1-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Xiamen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Xiamen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Xiamen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2025.

Thu 4/1207:00MEL - XMN
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1215:20XMN - MEL
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,043
Fri 5/1212:00MEL - XMN
1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 12/1211:00XMN - MEL
2 stops21h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11$1,052
Fri 5/1207:45MEL - XMN
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1222:00XMN - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,091
Thu 4/1212:25MEL - XMN
Nonstop9h 15mXiamenAir
Thu 11/1222:10XMN - MEL
Nonstop9h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 18/11$1,134
Thu 4/1200:45MEL - XMN
1 stop13h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/1220:40XMN - MEL
1 stop12h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,143
Tue 9/1221:40MEL - XMN
1 stop25h 20mSichuan Airlines
Sat 13/1212:30XMN - MEL
1 stop23h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,147
Sat 6/1207:45MEL - XMN
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1221:15XMN - MEL
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,151
Sun 7/1207:45MEL - XMN
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1222:25XMN - MEL
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,159
Wed 10/1207:00MEL - XMN
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1223:30XMN - MEL
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,160

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

20:45-08:50

1 stop15h 05m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 16/4

11:00-12:35

2 stops23h 35m

$1,045

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

11:25-15:30

1 stop31h 05m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 21/1

09:30-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

$1,052

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

00:45-11:00

1 stop13h 15m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Fri 12/12

20:40-12:30

1 stop12h 50m

$1,143

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Sat 6/12

07:45-22:30

2 stops41h 45m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 13/12

21:15-11:00

2 stops34h 45m

$1,151

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

08:00-21:25

1 stop16h 25m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 18/12

22:25-06:00

1 stop28h 35m

$1,258

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

12:00-13:15

1 stop28h 15m

$1,137

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

12:25-18:40

Nonstop9h 15m

$1,165

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

15:30-09:50

2 stops21h 20m

$1,218

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Mon 22/12

00:45-11:00

1 stop13h 15m

$1,463

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Deals found on 20/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Xiamen

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Xiamen. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Xiamen. 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 to Xiamen?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Xiamen (average of $448). Flying from Melbourne to Xiamen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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 XMN?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Xiamen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% on flights from Melbourne to Xiamen by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Xiamen

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Xiamen. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to XMN are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Xiamen delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Xiamen have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Sunday 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 Xiamen flights?

Over the past year, XiamenAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Xiamen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Xiamen. 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 Xiamen. Reviews last updated 21 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, andChina Southern from Melbourne to Xiamen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

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

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

    Most people fly into Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) if they book a flight to Xiamen from Melbourne. On average, Gaoqi Intl has 1 inbound flight from Melbourne per day from 8 airlines. Xiamen Gaoqi Intl is conveniently located just 8.5 km from Xiamen’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Xiamen?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Xiamen can take about 13h 15m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,143. Melbourne and Xiamen are separated by a distance of 7454 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 flying from Melbourne to Xiamen round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Xiamen round-trip from $433. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sichuan Airlines, from $508, and Juneyao Airlines, from $527. Hainan Airlines is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Xiamen?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,228 for a flight from Melbourne to Xiamen. The cheapest flight overall is $373 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Xiamen Gaoqi Intl) is currently priced at $651.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Xiamen (average of $448). Flying from Melbourne to Xiamen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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$433Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$508Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$527Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$558Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$635Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$744Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$775Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$842Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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