Cheapest flight ticket found	$660
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	10 hrs, 29 mins
Places to go	261
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	658

Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to China

Looking for the cheapest ticket prices to China from Melbourne? We can help you pick the cheapest month to fly.

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Melbourne to China flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to China? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $744. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Hangzhou.$661 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Hangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Hangzhou on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $661, select.

Macau.$704 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Macau.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Macau on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $704, select.

Nanning.$725 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Nanning.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanning on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $725, select.

Hong Kong.$740 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.

Nanjing.$744 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $744, select.

Changsha.$747 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Changsha.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Changsha on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.

Tianjin.$760 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Tianjin.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tianjin on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $760, select.

Shanghai.$760 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $760, select.

Fuzhou.$762 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Fuzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Fuzhou on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.

Wuhan.$762 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Wuhan Tianhe International.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Wuhan Tianhe International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.

Beijing.$769 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $769, select.

Haikou.$771 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Haikou.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Haikou on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.

Guangzhou.$773 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $773, select.

Shenzhen.$785 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $785, select.

Kunming.$797 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kunming on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $797, select.

Chengdu.$807 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $807, select.

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Flights from Melbourne to China FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to China from Melbourne?

The cheapest flight from Melbourne to China costs $661.

Explore the different prices of flights from Melbourne to China and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to China?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to China is October. See if any of these flights in October suit you.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to China flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Melbourne to China is Melbourne to Hangzhou. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $661.

Take a look at Melbourne to Hangzhou flights.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to China?

The average flight time from Melbourne to China is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to China from Melbourne?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to China from Melbourne is Scoot.

Explore Scoot flight ticket options today.

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is Beijing Capital Airlines.

Cheapest flights to China from Melbourne

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to China

$660 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Melbourne to China.
You'll be travelling from Melbourne into Hangzhou in Hangzhou with that fare.
$367 is the lowest price available for a one-way journey.
Flexible about where you fly into? Enter 'China' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
China has around 75 international airports, so you'll have your pick of arrival options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' to widen your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
Book as soon as you can. You'll have more airlines, routes and times to pick from. Wait until the last moment and you could be left with fewer options and higher costs.
Get notified when fares change by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to get the latest updates on your phone.

Best time to fly from Melbourne to China

October is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Melbourne to China.
In general, a midweek flight is a simple way to save. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean cheaper fares.
April, July and August are the most popular months to travel to China. July leads the way, making it the perfect time to visit if you like things on the livelier side.
Alternatively, skip the peak season rush by checking out flights in February, March and December. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.

Flights from Melbourne to China: what to expect

Your flight from Melbourne will leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Around ten airports throughout China can be reached on a nonstop flight from Melbourne.
Roughly 88 direct flights link Melbourne with cities around China every week.
The leading airlines flying this route include:
Hong Kong, Shanghai and Guangzhou are among the most popular routes from Melbourne to China.
Hong Kong is the quickest destination to fly to at around 9 hours 15 minutes, while Beijing has the longest flight time at roughly 12 hours 10 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey comes in at around 10 hours 20 minutes.

Popular places to visit in China

Shanghai

One of the leading destinations for Melbourne to China flights, Shanghai heads up the list of places to visit. Kick off your sightseeing at well-known attractions like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
There are plenty of flight deals to Shanghai's busiest airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) gives you an alternative way to touch down.
Check out the selection of hotels in Shanghai and pair your trip with a stay that fits your style and budget.

Beijing

Explore some of Beijing's highlights including The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.
You can arrive through Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
The same magic that powers our flight search can also help you find the most competitive room rates around. Use it to compare prices and availability across hotels in Beijing.

Chengdu

Major attractions to explore while you're in this corner of Sichuan include Sichuan Tower of China, Jinli Street and Sichuan Museum.
You can land at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), depending on what makes sense for your route.
Whether you want something no frills or full of flair, hotels in Chengdu offer options for every kind of trip.

Visiting China for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can often change, so check in advance whether you'll need a visa or any other kind of documentation before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local embassy or consulate should have the most up-to-date details.
The local currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY). You can pay by credit or debit card at large businesses, but this is less consistent beyond them.
The population of China is around 1.4 billion. Beijing is the capital.
Travelling around this destination can have you moving between time zones. Depending on where you are, standard local time ranges from UTC+6 to UTC+8.
Pick the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in China.
Temperatures are often coolest around January.
August is typically the wettest time of year, while March is the driest.
Want to time your Melbourne to China flight with something big? Headline events worth planning around include Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Booked that cheap flight from Melbourne to China? Now decide where you're going to stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in China and filter your search by location, budget and more. Also browse car rental options in China and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.

China hotels and car hire

Did you know we can help you plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to China? Get exclusive deals and great rates for hotels and car hire in China.