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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an from $551

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — XIY
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Xi'an

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Xi'an (XIY). 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$551

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$901
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/1-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Xi'an
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Xi'an
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Xi'an. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Tue 20/111:25MEL - XIY
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Thu 12/221:00XIY - MEL
1 stop21h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$551
Tue 10/320:45MEL - XIY
2 stops25h 05mHainan Airlines
Mon 16/307:25XIY - MEL
1 stop28h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/1$578
Thu 21/511:35MEL - XIY
1 stop24h 15mXiamenAir
Sun 7/616:55XIY - MEL
1 stop14h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/1$615
Wed 20/500:30MEL - XIY
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/622:50XIY - MEL
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$752
Thu 19/209:05MEL - XIY
1 stop35h 20mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 26/218:30XIY - MEL
1 stop33h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 5/1$761
Thu 21/511:00MEL - XIY
1 stop26h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 7/621:00XIY - MEL
1 stop34h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1$776
Tue 20/120:45MEL - XIY
2 stops25h 05mHainan Airlines
Thu 12/213:50XIY - MEL
1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1$828
Mon 9/308:00MEL - XIY
2 stops42h 25mBeijing Capital Airlines
Fri 13/307:35XIY - MEL
2 stops19h 25mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 5/1$916
Mon 9/321:40MEL - XIY
1 stop14h 55mSichuan Airlines
Fri 13/321:05XIY - MEL
1 stop14h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/1$957

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

11:25-23:50

1 stop15h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 12/2

21:00-21:30

1 stop21h 30m

$551

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

20:45-18:50

2 stops25h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 16/3

07:25-15:10

1 stop28h 45m

$578

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

11:35-09:50

1 stop24h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 7/6

16:55-09:35

1 stop14h 40m

$615

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

00:30-23:05

2 stops24h 35m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 7/6

22:50-05:30

2 stops28h 40m

$752

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

09:05-17:25

1 stop35h 20m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 26/2

18:30-07:05

1 stop33h 35m

$761

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

08:00-23:25

2 stops42h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 13/3

07:35-06:00

2 stops19h 25m

$916

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

21:40-09:35

1 stop14h 55m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 13/3

21:05-14:30

1 stop14h 25m

$957

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

01:30-00:05

2 stops25h 35m

$786

MelbourneXi'an

MEL - XIY

MELXIY

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

22:35-00:25

1 stop28h 50m

$881

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Xi'an. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an. 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 Xi'an?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an (average of $440). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an in December is currently the most expensive (average of $798). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Xi'an

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Xi'an. 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 Xi'an. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Southern
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
187 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Xi'an. 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 Xi'an from Melbourne?

    Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Xi'an. You should not have trouble finding flights to Xianyang from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Xi'an airport from Melbourne. It is only a 26.5 km journey from Xianyang (XIY) to Xi'an’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an in 15h 25m. Fly via China Southern, Hainan Airlines, or XiamenAir to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8837 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 Airport to Xi'an round-trip?

    Flying on Beijing Capital Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Xi'an, with prices starting at $433. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $433 and $450, respectively. Beijing Capital Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Beijing Capital Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $270. Hainan Airlines flights start at $295 while deals on Juneyao Airlines start at $324 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Xi'an that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Xi'an?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Xi'an?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Xi'an 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 Xi'an?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an (average of $440). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Xi'an in December is currently the most expensive (average of $798). 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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Fly from Melbourne to Xi'an on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to Xi'an. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 January 2026.
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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Xi'an

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Xi'an. 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 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$433Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$433Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$450Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$587Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$621Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$683Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,127Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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