Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen from $492

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — XMN
10 May — 17 May1
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

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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 10 April 2026.

Fri 1/508:00
MEL
-
XMN
1 stop28h 50m
Juneyao Airlines
Mon 11/521:10
XMN
-
MEL
1 stop30h 50m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 8/4$689
Thu 21/512:00
MEL
-
XMN
2 stops37h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 28/521:25
XMN
-
MEL
2 stops34h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/4$858
Mon 4/510:20
MEL
-
XMN
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Sat 16/516:30
XMN
-
MEL
1 stop14h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 6/4$868
Fri 22/510:20
MEL
-
XMN
1 stop24h 30m
China Southern
Fri 29/509:50
XMN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 7/4$871
Mon 25/511:00
MEL
-
XMN
1 stop15h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 1/614:25
XMN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/4$920
Sat 23/510:20
MEL
-
XMN
1 stop24h 30m
China Southern
Sat 13/609:50
XMN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 9/4$933
Fri 1/511:35
MEL
-
XMN
Nonstop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/521:10
XMN
-
MEL
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$936
Fri 1/519:45
MEL
-
XMN
1 stop15h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 11/517:15
XMN
-
MEL
2 stops18h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 8/4$939
Fri 1/511:35
MEL
-
XMN
Nonstop9h 45m
XiamenAir
Mon 11/522:15
XMN
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 20m
XiamenAir
Deal found 8/4$950

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Xiamen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$689

One-way from

$492

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$926

Good round-trip deal

$642 or less

Good one-way deal

$379 or less
Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 1/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Xiamen
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Xiamen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

11:35-19:20

Nonstop9h 45m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 11/5

21:10-06:00

1 stop30h 50m

$936

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

13:00-16:35

2 stops29h 35m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 27/5

16:20-11:45

2 stops17h 25m

$970

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

11:00-00:15

1 stop15h 15m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sun 7/6

08:05-09:00

1 stop22h 55m

$1,176
Fastest return journey

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

07:25-19:25

1 stop14h 00m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sun 7/6

20:35-11:15

1 stop12h 40m

$1,193

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

21:35-19:55

1 stop24h 20m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 13/6

22:15-09:35

Nonstop9h 20m

$1,195

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:35-21:00

2 stops32h 25m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 27/5

19:45-05:00

3 stops55h 15m

$1,693

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

07:00-21:00

2 stops40h 00m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 1/7

19:45-05:00

3 stops55h 15m

$2,013
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

15:25-19:10

2 stops29h 45m

$554

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

00:35-10:00

1 stop35h 25m

$790

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

07:00-18:45

3 stops37h 45m

$1,372

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Xiamen

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 9 April 2026.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen (average of $410). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $837). 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 10 April 2026.

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

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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 10 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Sichuan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen. 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

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

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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 6 airlines. Xiamen Gaoqi Intl is conveniently located just 8.5 km from Xiamen’s city centre.

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

    For as low as $1,176, China Eastern can have you in Xiamen from Melbourne Airport in 15h 15m. There are 7454 km between Melbourne Airport and Xiamen.

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

    Flying on Sichuan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Xiamen, with prices starting at $464. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $484 and $511, respectively. Users have found that Sichuan Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,489 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen. The cheapest flight overall is $302 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Xiamen Gaoqi Intl) is currently priced at $689.

  • 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 Airport to Xiamen?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen (average of $410). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $837). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$464Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$484Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$511Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$680Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$681Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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XiamenAirCheapest$792Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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