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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to China from $275

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PVG
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to China (CN0). 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$445

One-way from

$275

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less

Good one-way deal

$289 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 7/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • Melbourne to China
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Melbourne to China
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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 January 2025.

Fri 7/320:45MEL - SHE
1 stop18h 20mHainan Airlines
Sat 15/313:05SHE - MEL
1 stop23h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/1$445
Wed 12/321:30MEL - PEK
1 stop28h 45mSichuan Airlines
Fri 21/315:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/1$456
Mon 3/313:00MEL - PKX
1 stop30h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 31/313:55PKX - MEL
1 stop20h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1$459
Mon 3/312:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 31/319:30PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1$461
Sun 11/510:20MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Fri 16/514:30PKX - MEL
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/1$467
Thu 6/308:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Thu 13/322:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 19/1$478
Fri 7/320:45MEL - PEK
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/308:30PEK - MEL
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$480
Fri 21/211:35MEL - SHE
1 stop15h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Thu 27/309:20SHE - MEL
1 stop21h 15mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 20/1$491
Thu 6/308:00MEL - CKG
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sun 16/310:55CKG - MEL
1 stop16h 05mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 20/1$506
Mon 12/520:20MEL - TSN
1 stop28h 55mSichuan Airlines
Wed 28/506:55TSN - MEL
1 stop29h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/1$512
Fri 21/220:45MEL - PEK
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/313:00PEK - MEL
1 stop23h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/1$514
Thu 13/208:00MEL - CAN
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/317:45CAN - MEL
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$514

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 January 2025.

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MelbourneShenyang

MEL - SHE

MELSHE

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:45-14:15

2 stops20h 30m

Shenyang

Sat 15/3

15:15-15:10

2 stops20h 55m

$445

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

21:30-23:15

1 stop28h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 21/3

15:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$456

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

13:00-16:55

1 stop30h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 28/3

11:25-11:00

1 stop20h 35m

$459

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

12:00-10:25

1 stop25h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 31/3

14:30-13:40

1 stop20h 10m

$461

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

10:20-00:55

1 stop16h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 16/5

14:30-08:40

1 stop16h 10m

$467

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 13/3

22:20-06:00

1 stop28h 40m

$478

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:45-23:45

1 stop30h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 14/3

08:30-14:45

1 stop27h 15m

$480

MelbourneShenyang

MEL - SHE

MELSHE

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

11:35-23:35

1 stop15h 00m

Shenyang

Thu 27/3

09:20-09:35

1 stop21h 15m

$491

MelbourneChongqing

MEL - CKG

MELCKG

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

08:00-09:40

1 stop28h 40m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 12/3

10:55-06:00

1 stop16h 05m

$509

MelbourneTianjin

MEL - TSN

MELTSN

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

20:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

Tianjin

Wed 28/5

06:55-14:20

1 stop29h 25m

$512

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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 Airport to China?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to China (average of $524). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 January 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 January 2025.

The most flights from MEL to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to China, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
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China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
338 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
36 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
211 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Airport to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $275. Beijing Capital Airlines flights start at $283 while deals on Hainan Airlines start at $290 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne Airport to China, consider Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Melbourne - Shanghai Pu Dong or Melbourne - Beijing Capital, as they are the most popular.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to China consider choosing Qantas Airways(85%), China Eastern(85%) or Air France(84%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to China?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to China? While on average our users pay $1,854, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $400. The most popular route (Melbourne - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $458.

  • 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 Airport to China?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to China (average of $524). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$425Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$426Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$434Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapest$436Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$466Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$491Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$495Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$523Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsia XCheapest$524Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$530Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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