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Cheap flights from China to Melbourne from $272

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — MEL
22 Apr — 29 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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$509

One-way from

$272

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,375
14/5-24/5
  • 14/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • China to Melbourne
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • China to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($267 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from China to Melbourne

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 17 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
Sun 11/507:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/507:00MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$528
Fri 9/507:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Mon 12/507:00MEL - PKX
1 stop17h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 16/4$536
Mon 16/621:25XMN - MEL
1 stop30h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Wed 25/608:00MEL - XMN
1 stop28h 35mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/4$553
Wed 7/501:35PVG - MEL
1 stop16h 45mAirAsia X
Thu 15/521:45MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 35mAirAsia X
Deal found 15/4$563
Sun 4/522:50HGH - MEL
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/521:45MEL - HGH
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$621
Sun 4/522:50HGH - MEL
1 stop19h 25mScoot
Thu 15/513:00MEL - HGH
1 stop34h 35mScoot
Deal found 16/4$635
Thu 8/515:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/521:45MEL - PVG
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$644
Wed 4/618:30PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 9/611:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/4$651
Sun 11/511:55PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/519:45MEL - PEK
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$652
Sat 31/519:25SZX - MEL
1 stop36h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 7/611:00MEL - SZX
1 stop26h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/4$657
Sat 28/622:05NKG - MEL
1 stop32h 35mChina Southern
Mon 21/710:20MEL - NKG
1 stop14h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/4$658

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 17 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Melbourne 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

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 11/5

07:25-05:00

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

07:00-01:05

1 stop20h 05m

$528

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 9/5

07:25-05:00

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

07:00-22:10

1 stop17h 10m

$536

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

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/5

01:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

21:45-00:20

1 stop28h 35m

$563

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

$585

HangzhouMelbourne

HGH - MEL

HGHMEL

Hangzhou

Sun 4/5

22:50-20:15

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

13:00-21:35

1 stop34h 35m

$635

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/5

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

21:45-00:20

1 stop28h 35m

$644

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/6

18:30-12:40

1 stop16h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

11:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

$651

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/5

11:55-05:00

1 stop15h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

19:45-14:50

1 stop21h 05m

$652

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from China to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from China to Melbourne 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 17 April 2025.

When flying from China to Melbourne, 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

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 17 April 2025.

The most flights from CN0 to ME1 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 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 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, 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 17 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from China to Melbourne, such as China Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

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 one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from China to Melbourne are AirAsia X ($272), Hainan Airlines ($332), and Beijing Capital Airlines ($333).

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from China to Melbourne are Air France (92%), China Eastern (92%) and Qantas Airways (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from China to Melbourne?

    The cheapest flight price from China to Melbourne is $506. On average you can expect to pay $1,236. The most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $649.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from China to Melbourne 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$488Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$538Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search China Eastern flights
XiamenAirCheapest$629Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$682Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
Cathay PacificCheapest$804Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest$949Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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