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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing, China from $247

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BJS
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Beijing are usually found in February or August, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Beijing (BJS). 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$453

One-way from

$247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$560
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 2/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Beijing
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($396 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Sun 2/320:45MEL - PEK
1 stop20h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 27/320:00PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$453
Tue 1/412:00MEL - PEK
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 7/411:30PEK - MEL
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$474
Tue 1/412:00MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 7/413:00PKX - MEL
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$474
Thu 6/308:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sat 29/322:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/2$490
Thu 15/507:00MEL - PEK
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/515:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$546
Fri 9/507:00MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/510:55PKX - MEL
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$600
Tue 25/212:25MEL - PKX
1 stop26h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 4/321:15PKX - MEL
1 stop34h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 19/2$628
Fri 9/507:00MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 05mAirAsia X
Sun 18/502:15PKX - MEL
1 stop16h 05mAirAsia X
Deal found 19/2$658
Mon 12/520:20MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines
Wed 21/520:15PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$691
Fri 21/320:15MEL - PEK
Nonstop11h 40mAir China
Sat 5/401:05PEK - MEL
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Deal found 18/2$729
Tue 13/513:25MEL - PKX
1 stop18h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 18/510:00PKX - MEL
1 stop20h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/2$814
Mon 12/510:20MEL - PKX
2 stops24h 45mChina Southern
Mon 19/518:30PKX - MEL
1 stop22h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/2$822

Find flights from Melbourne to Beijing within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Beijing 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 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

20:45-13:45

1 stop20h 00m

Beijing Capital

Thu 27/3

20:00-15:10

1 stop16h 10m

$453

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

12:00-10:25

1 stop25h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 7/4

11:30-09:00

1 stop19h 30m

$474

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

12:00-00:05

1 stop15h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 7/4

13:00-09:00

1 stop18h 00m

$474

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 29/3

22:20-06:00

1 stop28h 40m

$490

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

07:00-09:45

1 stop28h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/5

15:30-14:20

1 stop20h 50m

$546

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:00-01:05

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 16/5

10:55-10:00

1 stop21h 05m

$600

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

12:25-12:00

1 stop26h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 4/3

21:15-10:25

1 stop34h 10m

$628

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:00-01:05

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 18/5

02:15-20:20

1 stop16h 05m

$658

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

20:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/5

20:15-14:20

1 stop16h 05m

$691

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

20:15-04:55

Nonstop11h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/4

01:05-14:35

Nonstop11h 30m

$729

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Beijing including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing. 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 Beijing?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing (average of $451). Flying from Melbourne to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $980). 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 BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Beijing in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Beijing by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, 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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. 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 Beijing. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Hainan Airlines from Melbourne to Beijing. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
31 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
318 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at $453. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Beijing Capital Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $474 and $490, respectively. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $247 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Juneyao Airlines from $257 and AirAsia X from $320 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Beijing?

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Beijing Capital, Melbourne - Beijing Daxing Intl or Melbourne Avalon - Beijing Capital when deciding on the best route from Melbourne to Beijing.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beijing?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $309. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Beijing Capital) can be booked for $433 on average our data indicates $1,899 when flying from Melbourne to Beijing.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Beijing?

    Melbourne to Beijing flights have a stopover in Guangzhou most often. Shanghai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Beijing. Haikou comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Beijing flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

    If you're on a stopover in Shanghai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, or Shanghai WIld Animal Park. Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square and Shanghai WIld Animal Park are located about 14.1 km, 32.7 km, and 12.7 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Beijing flights?

    Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Beijing stopover in Singapore least frequently. Shanghai is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Beijing. Xiamen comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Melbourne to Beijing flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing (average of $451). Flying from Melbourne to Beijing in December is currently the most expensive (average of $980). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$440Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$512Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$535Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$569Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$610Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$651Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapest$732Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$851Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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