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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing, China from $274

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BJS
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Beijing are usually found in February or March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$492

One-way from

$274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$844
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 18/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Beijing
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($102 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 15 April 2025.

Sun 18/519:45MEL - PEK
1 stop26h 00mHainan Airlines
Sat 31/509:00PEK - MEL
1 stop27h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$492
Sun 2/1105:15MEL - PKX
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Sat 15/1102:30PKX - MEL
1 stop23h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 13/4$505
Thu 8/507:00MEL - PKX
1 stop17h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Fri 9/507:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 15/4$519
Thu 1/507:00MEL - PKX
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/602:15PKX - MEL
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$527
Thu 7/820:20MEL - PEK
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Thu 14/820:15PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$530
Sun 18/511:35MEL - PKX
1 stop26h 40mXiamenAir
Sat 31/511:05PKX - MEL
1 stop20h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 14/4$572
Sat 17/507:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/522:05PEK - MEL
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$630
Wed 7/511:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 21/514:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$637
Sat 17/512:00MEL - PKX
1 stop23h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 20/513:00PKX - MEL
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$663
Sat 3/510:20MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 50mChina Southern
Thu 3/707:30PKX - MEL
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 15/4$684
Sat 27/905:55MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 12/1016:35PEK - MEL
1 stop26h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$735
Mon 4/807:25MEL - PEK
1 stop15h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 17/819:40PEK - MEL
1 stop13h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$822

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Beijing that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

19:45-19:45

1 stop26h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 31/5

09:00-14:05

1 stop27h 05m

$492

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

07:00-22:10

1 stop17h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 9/5

07:25-05:00

1 stop19h 35m

$519

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

07:00-22:10

1 stop17h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 29/6

02:15-20:20

1 stop16h 05m

$527

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Thu 7/8

20:20-19:00

1 stop24h 40m

Beijing Capital

Thu 14/8

20:15-14:20

1 stop16h 05m

$530

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

07:00-01:05

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 29/6

02:15-20:20

1 stop16h 05m

$532

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

11:35-12:15

1 stop26h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 31/5

11:05-09:35

1 stop20h 30m

$572

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

07:00-23:40

1 stop18h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 24/5

22:05-05:00

1 stop28h 55m

$630

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

11:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/5

14:30-12:40

1 stop20h 10m

$637

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:00-09:45

1 stop23h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 20/5

13:00-09:00

1 stop18h 00m

$663

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

10:20-00:10

1 stop15h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 3/7

07:30-08:40

1 stop23h 10m

$684

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Beijing

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

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 11 April 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 15 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Beijing in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% 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 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines from Melbourne to Beijing. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
194 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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 Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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 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 $492. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Beijing Capital Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $519 and $530, respectively. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 39% 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 $274 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Beijing Capital Airlines from $276 and Juneyao Airlines from $323 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Beijing Daxing Intl, Melbourne - Beijing Capital 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 $512. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Beijing Daxing Intl) can be booked for $466 on average our data indicates $2,044 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 Shanghai most often. Guangzhou 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 things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

    Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Shanghai interested in visiting Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, or Shanghai WIld Animal Park can do so by traveling 14.1 km, 32.7 km, and 12.7 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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. Haikou 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$426Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$473Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$518Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapest$558Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$573Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$655Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapest$685Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$873Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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