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

Chengdu (TFU) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $714. Find deals

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

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 27m. Find deals

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 05m. Find deals

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

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen?

For as low as $730, Juneyao Airlines can have you in Xiamen from Melbourne Airport in 28h 35m. There are 7454 km between Melbourne Airport and Xiamen. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Xiamen, with prices starting at $420. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $493 and $511, respectively. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Xiamen flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen?

On average you can expect to pay $1,623 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen. The cheapest flight overall is $361 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Xiamen Gaoqi Intl) is currently priced at $540.

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

Consider Sichuan Airlines, Air China or Cathay Pacific when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen.

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.

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.

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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.

$346+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Xiamen flights typically cost between $973 and $1,340 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $718 on Multiple Airlines (1 Oct-15 Dec). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Xiamen

Round-trip from	$718
One-way from	$346
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,187
Good round-trip deal	$815 or less
Good one-way deal	$396 or less

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57h 05m total
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16h 25m total
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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 18 September 2025.

Wed 1/1020:00MEL - XMN

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1222:05XMN - MEL

3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$716

Wed 1/1020:00MEL - XMN

1 stop29h 10mAir China

Mon 15/1222:05XMN - MEL

2 stops38h 35mAir China

Deal found 17/9$719

Wed 15/1009:00MEL - XMN

1 stop28h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Wed 22/1017:25XMN - MEL

1 stop35h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 15/9$727

Wed 1/1008:00MEL - XMN

1 stop28h 35mJuneyao Airlines

Mon 15/1215:35XMN - MEL

1 stop36h 25mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$728

Thu 2/1015:30MEL - XMN

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1210:50XMN - MEL

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$734

Thu 2/1011:00MEL - XMN

1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern

Thu 18/1208:00XMN - MEL

1 stop27h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9$752

Best flights from Melbourne to Xiamen
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Wed 1/1020:00MEL - XMN

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1222:05XMN - MEL

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$718

Wed 1/1008:00MEL - XMN

1 stop28h 35mJuneyao Airlines

Mon 15/1221:45XMN - MEL

1 stop30h 15mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 17/9$730

Thu 2/1012:00MEL - XMN

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 18/1208:00XMN - MEL

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/9$757

Sun 28/911:00MEL - XMN

1 stop15h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 14/1020:15XMN - MEL

1 stop35h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/9$784

Sun 2/1120:45MEL - XMN

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1109:55XMN - MEL

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$880

Mon 10/1101:30MEL - XMN

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1114:30XMN - MEL

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$911

Fri 6/322:30MEL - XMN

2 stops23h 10mChina Eastern

Mon 9/308:00XMN - MEL

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$916

Fri 31/1021:40MEL - XMN

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1109:30XMN - MEL

3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$926

Direct flights from Melbourne to Xiamen
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Xiamen based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Wed 1/1011:35MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir

Mon 15/1222:10XMN - MEL

Nonstop9h 15mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/9$979

Sun 28/911:35MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 15mXiamenAir

Tue 14/1022:15XMN - MEL

Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 17/9$1,118

Sat 13/1212:25MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir

Sun 11/122:10XMN - MEL

Nonstop9h 15mXiamenAir

Deal found 17/9$1,610

Sun 21/911:35MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 15mXiamenAir

Sun 28/922:15XMN - MEL

Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 16/9$1,727

Fri 24/1012:35MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir

Sat 25/1022:15XMN - MEL

Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 16/9$4,449

One-way flights from Melbourne to Xiamen
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Xiamen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Thu 15/108:00MEL - XMN

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$346

Fri 24/1009:00MEL - XMN

1 stop28h 35mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 16/9$385

Thu 15/112:25MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 16/9$444

Fri 24/1012:35MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 16/9$465

Thu 23/1000:30MEL - XMN

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$474

Sat 27/1212:25MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 17/9$505

Thu 25/1212:25MEL - XMN

Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 17/9$520

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20:00-23:10

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22:05-15:40

2 stops38h 35m

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08:00-10:35

1 stop28h 35m

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21:45-07:00

1 stop30h 15m

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MEL - XMN

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Thu 2/10

12:00-15:30

1 stop29h 30m

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08:00-10:00

1 stop23h 00m

$757

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MEL - XMN

MELXMN

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Sun 28/9

11:00-00:15

1 stop15h 15m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Tue 14/10

20:15-11:00

1 stop35h 45m

$784

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

20:45-08:50

1 stop15h 05m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sun 9/11

09:55-23:35

3 stops34h 40m

$880

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

01:30-21:40

2 stops23h 10m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 22/11

14:30-23:35

2 stops30h 05m

$911

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

22:30-18:40

2 stops23h 10m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 9/3

08:00-10:00

1 stop23h 00m

$916

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

21:40-13:10

2 stops18h 30m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Fri 7/11

09:30-23:35

3 stops35h 05m

$926

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

08:00-21:25

1 stop16h 25m

$346

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

09:00-10:35

1 stop28h 35m

$385

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

Booking 82 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?

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Xiamen

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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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

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Related info for your journey

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 Airport to Xiamen?
For as low as $730, Juneyao Airlines can have you in Xiamen from Melbourne Airport in 28h 35m. There are 7454 km between Melbourne Airport and Xiamen. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen round-trip?
Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Xiamen, with prices starting at $420. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $493 and $511, respectively. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 56% 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 $1,623 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen. The cheapest flight overall is $361 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Xiamen Gaoqi Intl) is currently priced at $540.
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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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Xiamen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$420	Average$611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$493	Average$653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$511	Average$539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$566	Average$699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$616	Average$785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$722	Average$866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Southern	Cheapest$752	Average$1,027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$808	Average$1,064	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen from $346

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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