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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne Airport from $254

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — MEL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$509

One-way from

$254

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,374

Good round-trip deal

$664 or less

Good one-way deal

$389 or less
14/5-24/5
  • 14/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • China to Melbourne
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • China to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($268 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from China to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Wed 14/503:20SZX - MEL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/521:45MEL - SZX
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$509
Tue 20/510:20CAN - MEL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/521:30MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$520
Mon 16/621:25XMN - MEL
1 stop30h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Wed 25/608:00MEL - XMN
1 stop28h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 17/4$553
Mon 5/502:15PKX - MEL
1 stop25h 15mAirAsia X
Sun 25/507:00MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 05mAirAsia X
Deal found 17/4$562
Sun 4/522:50HGH - MEL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/521:45MEL - HGH
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$584
Mon 2/611:30PEK - MEL
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 9/611:00MEL - PEK
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/4$639
Mon 2/619:45PKX - MEL
1 stop14h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 9/611:00MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/4$647
Sat 28/622:05NKG - MEL
1 stop32h 35mChina Southern
Mon 21/710:20MEL - NKG
1 stop35h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/4$655
Sat 17/508:05PVG - MEL
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/519:45MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$659
Sun 25/513:00SZX - MEL
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 31/511:00MEL - SZX
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/4$663
Fri 9/520:15PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 05mSichuan Airlines
Fri 16/520:20MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/4$672
Mon 2/618:50SHA - MEL
1 stop22h 30mChina Southern
Mon 9/610:20MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/4$686

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Melbourne 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 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX - MEL

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Wed 14/5

03:20-20:20

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

21:45-10:20

1 stop14h 35m

$509

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 20/5

10:20-05:30

1 stop17h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

21:30-09:25

1 stop13h 55m

$520

XiamenMelbourne

XMN - MEL

XMNMEL

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 16/6

21:25-06:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

08:00-10:35

1 stop28h 35m

$553

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 5/5

02:15-05:30

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

07:00-01:05

1 stop20h 05m

$562

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Sun 4/5

22:50-20:15

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

21:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

$584

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/6

11:30-09:00

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

11:00-10:25

1 stop25h 25m

$639

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 2/6

19:45-12:40

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

11:00-00:05

1 stop15h 05m

$647

NanjingMelbourne

NKG - MEL

NKGMEL

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 28/6

22:05-08:40

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

10:20-19:30

1 stop35h 10m

$655

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/5

08:05-11:35

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

19:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

$659

ShenzhenMelbourne

SZX - MEL

SZXMEL

Shenzhen

Sun 25/5

13:00-09:00

1 stop18h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

11:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

$663

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Best time to book a flight from China to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 CN to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from China to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from China to Melbourne. 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 18 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from China to Melbourne, such as Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
323 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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
849 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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 China to Melbourne. 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 China to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $272. Beijing Capital Airlines flights start at $333 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $344 one-way.

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

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from China, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (92%), China Eastern (92%), Qantas Airways( 92%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from China to Melbourne Airport is $506. On average you can expect to pay $1,235. The most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $648.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from China to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 6 airlines flying from China to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from China to Melbourne. 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 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$487Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$538Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$628Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$682Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$804Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest$948Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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