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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen from $562

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — XMN
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$562

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,015

Good round-trip deal

$646 or less

Good one-way deal

$419 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Xiamen
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 April 2025.

Sat 7/612:00MEL - XMN
1 stop34h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 14/621:50XMN - MEL
1 stop34h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/4$562
Tue 6/519:45MEL - XMN
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/511:35XMN - MEL
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$635
Sat 7/611:35MEL - XMN
Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir
Sat 14/622:15XMN - MEL
Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/4$971
Sat 13/910:20MEL - XMN
1 stop24h 10mChina Southern
Sat 4/1022:30XMN - MEL
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4$1,051
Fri 4/714:25MEL - XMN
2 stops31h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 21/720:35XMN - MEL
2 stops38h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$1,169
Wed 29/1006:15MEL - XMN
1 stop21h 15mBatik Air
Fri 14/1101:30XMN - MEL
2 stops25h 10mBatik Air
Deal found 28/4$3,299
Wed 29/1009:00MEL - XMN
1 stop28h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 15/1111:00XMN - MEL
1 stop17h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/4$3,377

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Xiamen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Xiamen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

12:00-20:50

1 stop34h 50m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 14/6

21:50-10:00

1 stop34h 10m

$562

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

07:00-09:50

2 stops52h 50m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 14/6

18:45-14:35

1 stop17h 50m

$821

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

11:35-19:00

Nonstop9h 25m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 14/6

22:15-09:35

Nonstop9h 20m

$971

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

10:20-08:30

1 stop24h 10m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 4/10

22:30-08:40

1 stop32h 10m

$1,051

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Fri 4/7

14:25-19:25

2 stops31h 00m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 21/7

20:35-13:05

2 stops38h 30m

$1,169

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Deals found on 27/4

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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 25 April 2025.

Booking 29 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 $372). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $760). 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 29 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in Xiamen by month

Plan your trip to Xiamen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xiamen ranges from 27.0 - 184.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 184.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Xiamen when rainfall is around 27.0 mm.

Temperature in Xiamen by month

Plan your trip to Xiamen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xiamen, 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 13.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Xiamen. 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 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 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 8 airlines. Xiamen Gaoqi Intl is conveniently located just 8.5 km from Xiamen’s city centre.

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

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Xiamen, with prices starting at $562. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by XiamenAir and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $971 and $1,051, respectively. Users have found that China Eastern is 41% 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 $1,767 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen. The cheapest flight overall is $336 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Xiamen Gaoqi Intl) is currently priced at $562.

  • 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 $372). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $760). 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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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to Xiamen. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 29 April 2025.
XiamenAir flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Xiamen

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Xiamen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$432Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$519Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$524Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$533Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$564Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$577Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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XiamenAirCheapest$816Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$861Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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