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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen from $491

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SZX
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Shenzhen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 May 2026.

Sun 26/707:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 8/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$784
Sun 2/807:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 14/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/5$791
Mon 10/807:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 23/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop14h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/5$807
Thu 23/707:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 11/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop14h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$833
Wed 19/807:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 22/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop14h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/5$839
Mon 27/707:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 9/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop14h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/5$840
Mon 27/707:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 7/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/5$847
Fri 24/707:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 11/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop14h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$853
Sat 25/707:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 13/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop14h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/5$860
Sat 25/707:45
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 7/802:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/5$867
Sat 17/1000:30
MEL
-
SZX
1 stop27h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 20/1002:45
SZX
-
MEL
1 stop14h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/5$869
Fri 22/515:25
MEL
-
SZX
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/512:25
SZX
-
MEL
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$904

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Shenzhen (SZX). 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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$784

One-way from

$491

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$549
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 26/7-8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Shenzhen
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  • 31/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Shenzhen
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MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

07:45-01:15

1 stop19h 30m

Shenzhen

Sat 22/8

02:45-19:15

1 stop14h 30m

$839

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

07:45-01:15

1 stop19h 30m

Shenzhen

Sat 8/8

02:45-06:15

1 stop25h 30m

$840

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

07:45-01:15

1 stop19h 30m

Shenzhen

Tue 11/8

02:45-19:15

1 stop14h 30m

$853

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

09:00-01:15

2 stops18h 15m

Shenzhen

Fri 14/8

02:45-19:15

1 stop14h 30m

$933

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

09:15-01:15

2 stops18h 00m

Shenzhen

Sun 23/8

02:45-23:35

2 stops18h 50m

$1,009

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

13:00-11:30

2 stops25h 30m

Shenzhen

Wed 21/10

12:45-11:00

2 stops19h 15m

$1,021

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

22:30-11:45

1 stop16h 15m

Shenzhen

Fri 23/10

12:45-11:00

2 stops19h 15m

$1,056

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

Shenzhen

Fri 23/10

12:45-11:00

2 stops19h 15m

$1,056

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

22:30-12:25

1 stop16h 55m

Shenzhen

Mon 26/10

13:05-14:05

1 stop22h 00m

$1,091

MelbourneShenzhen

MEL - SZX

MELSZX

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

08:45-01:15

1 stop19h 30m

Shenzhen

Tue 20/10

02:45-20:15

1 stop14h 30m

$1,136

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

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

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen (average of $355). Flying from Melbourne to Shenzhen in August is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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 SZX?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Shenzhen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 May 2026.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Shenzhen have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 65 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 Shenzhen flights?

Over the past year, Shenzhen Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shenzhen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen. Reviews last updated 9 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen, such as Hainan Airlines,Sichuan Airlines, andShenzhen Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.
Air China
7.3
Good
149 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen, you will be flying into Shenzhen. Shenzhen (SZX) is just 26.7 km from the centre vof the city. Shenzhen is the only Shenzhen airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 5 airlines have flights to Shenzhen from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    For as low as $839, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Shenzhen from Melbourne in 19h 30m. The distance from Melbourne to Shenzhen is about 7443 km.

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

    Currently priced at $392, Hainan Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Shenzhen and back. In addition to Hainan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $459 and $488, respectively. Hainan Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Shenzhen one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $310. However, be on the lookout for offers from Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Shenzhen for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen? While on average our users pay $1,290, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $265. The most popular route (Melbourne - Shenzhen), is priced around $878.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen (average of $355). Flying from Melbourne to Shenzhen in August is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$392Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$459Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$488Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$715Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$832Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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