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Cheap flights from Melbourne to China from $245

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PVG
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to China flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$472

One-way from

$245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$900
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Melbourne to China
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • Melbourne to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 2/320:45MEL - PEK
1 stop20h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 27/320:00PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$452
Fri 23/521:10MEL - XMN
1 stop14h 15mHainan Airlines
Sat 31/519:40XMN - MEL
1 stop16h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$456
Sat 15/312:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 19/314:30PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$472
Sat 15/312:00MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 19/313:00PKX - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$472
Thu 6/308:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sat 29/322:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 20/2$484
Fri 21/320:45MEL - CAN
1 stop14h 05mHainan Airlines
Sat 29/307:55CAN - MEL
1 stop28h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$491
Sun 2/312:00MEL - CTU
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/314:35CTU - MEL
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$495
Tue 29/411:00MEL - CAN
1 stop15h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 6/509:00CAN - MEL
1 stop22h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$495
Thu 27/201:00MEL - CAN
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/301:35CAN - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$511
Fri 21/309:00MEL - PKX
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/409:30PKX - MEL
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$511
Sat 17/520:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Fri 23/513:10PVG - MEL
1 stop23h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$522
Sat 22/201:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mAirAsia X
Wed 12/301:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAirAsia X
Deal found 21/2$525

Find flights from Melbourne to China within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to China 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 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneXiamen

MEL - XMN

MELXMN

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

21:10-09:25

1 stop14h 15m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 31/5

19:40-14:05

1 stop16h 25m

$456

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

12:00-23:55

1 stop14h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 19/3

14:30-10:00

1 stop16h 30m

$472

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

12:00-23:30

1 stop14h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 19/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop22h 05m

$472

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

$484

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

20:45-07:50

1 stop14h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 29/3

07:55-15:05

1 stop28h 10m

$491

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Tue 29/4

11:00-00:50

1 stop15h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 6/5

09:00-09:00

1 stop22h 00m

$495

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

07:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 16/4

22:00-20:20

1 stop20h 20m

$511

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

09:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 6/4

09:30-08:40

1 stop21h 10m

$511

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/5

13:10-14:20

1 stop23h 10m

$522

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

06:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

$527

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to China

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to China

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to China?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to China (average of $524). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to China as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to CN0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in China by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Hainan Airlines from Melbourne to China. 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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
725 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
725 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
725 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
1,297 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
725 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
725 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
317 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
725 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
725 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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 China. 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 to fly from Melbourne to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $248. Juneyao Airlines flights start at $257 while deals on Scoot start at $281 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to China are Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong and Melbourne - Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to China?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to China on time: Air France (96%), Qantas Airways (94%), China Eastern (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to China?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,716 for a flight from Melbourne to China. The cheapest flight overall is $344 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at $436.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to China (average of $524). Flying from Melbourne to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to China. 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$236Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$410Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$417Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$425Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$426Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$457Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$471Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ScootCheapest$486Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$511Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsia XCheapest$513Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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