$265 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China

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Best China Flight Deals from Melbourne

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$489
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$486
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$491
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$440
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$695
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$628
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$527
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$413
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$606
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$471
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$497
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$594
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$592
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$892
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$619
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$499
Dalian
Dalian2 stops$608
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$527

Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to China (MEL-CN0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to China that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to China

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to China.
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19:45 - 16:55MEL-CAN
23h 10m1 stop
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07:55 - 14:05CAN-MEL
28h 10m1 stop
$486Hainan Airlines
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ג', 13 מאי - ב', 26 מאי
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
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08:30 - 14:05SHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
$489Hainan Airlines
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ו', 16 מאי - ה', 22 מאי
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 14:15MEL-PEK
19h 55m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
08:25 - 14:20PEK-MEL
27h 55m1 stop
$491Sichuan Airlines
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ו', 2 מאי - ה', 15 מאי
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 14:15MEL-PEK
19h 55m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:30 - 14:20PEK-MEL
20h 50m1 stop
$517Sichuan Airlines
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ב', 5 מאי - ב', 12 מאי
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 20:00MEL-PKX
34h 25m1 stop
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21:10 - 09:35PKX-MEL
34h 25m1 stop
$546XiamenAir
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ו', 16 מאי - ג', 27 מאי
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 08:50MEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
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08:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
23h 25m1 stop
$552XiamenAir
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ש', 17 מאי - ב', 16 יוני
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 09:45MEL-CAN
23h 45m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:30 - 12:40CAN-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$556China Eastern
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ב', 19 מאי - ד', 4 יוני
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 16:40MEL-CAN
30h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:30 - 09:00CAN-MEL
16h 30m1 stop
$558China Eastern
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ב', 19 מאי - ד', 4 יוני
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 11:45MEL-CTU
27h 25m1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:00 - 19:20CTU-MEL
26h 20m1 stop
$628China Southern
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China Southern Logo
10:20 - 13:40MEL-CTU
29h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
17:00 - 19:20CTU-MEL
24h 20m1 stop
$636China Southern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to China flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to China flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to China.
The cheapest ticket to China from Melbourne Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Hangzhou, at $446 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Guangzhou (CAN), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $576.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to China depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $506 on average. Morning departures are around 45% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $874.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to China?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,743 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to China is July, when tickets cost $851 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,622 and $1,203 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to China clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to China on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to China?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to China, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$265
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (69% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong Airport

FAQs - booking China flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to China

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to the following destinations at these prices or less: Guangzhou $487 one-way - $846 round-trip; Shanghai $690 one-way - $1,024 round-trip

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to China

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Sichuan AirlinesOverall score based on 15 reviews
8.4Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.8Crew
8.4Food
Airline reviews

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2024TFU - LAX
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Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Never got to go because of i correct information while attempting to check in

They gave incorrect visa information causing me to purchase another flight. Only to find out later there was something that could be done to work around it.

I recently flew with Xiamen Airlines and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. To start, the seats were incredibly uncomfortable. They were cramped with minimal legroom, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position during the flight. This was exacerbated by the poor seat padding, which left me with a sore back and neck by the end of the journey. The food provided was another major letdown. The meals were bland and unappetizing, and it was clear that little effort was put into the quality or presentation. Even the snacks were subpar, and there were limited options for those with dietary restrictions. The airport transfer experience was terrible. The airline’s ground staff were unhelpful and disorganized, leading to long waits and confusion. This was especially frustrating when I was already tired from the uncomfortable flight. The process was poorly managed, making the entire experience stressful and inconvenient. Lastly, the in-flight entertainment was mediocre at best. The selection of movies and TV shows was outdated, and the screens were small and low-quality. The system also experienced frequent glitches, making it difficult to enjoy even the limited options available. Overall, my experience with Xiamen Airlines was far from satisfactory. From the uncomfortable seats and bad food to the terrible airport transfer experience and mediocre entertainment, I would not recommend flying with them.

The Jakarta flight was better.. We got off the plane fast. LAX to Xiamen was a slow exit. It took half and hour to disembark.

I was not allowed to board the plane if I did not buy a forward ticket after Indonesia. They said the Indonesian government would fine the airline. This was bullshit. In Jakarta immigration did not ask for this at all. I'm trying to refund the ticket. I was put in a middle seat and I asked to be put in an side seat. They wanted $45. I said NO. Later I was put in an side sest for free. On the second plane they put me in a middle seat and when I complained. They put me in the back with three empty seats. I was able to sleep. The food was okay and I got extra portions when asked. The lack of WIFI at Xiamen airport was a pain, but that's because of the Chinese government banning foreign browsers. Xiamen gets 3 out of 5. The cost was $503: LAX to Jakarta. A bargain, but you get what you pay for.

Some crew member does not under stand and speak english .

Free meals on all flights in economy. The 737´s don’t have screens so it’s a bummer. But the selection on 787´s is wide

The plane was small and a little stuffy inside the plane.

Going to Xiamen they did not offer any wine and basically offered two food choices in tin trays. Something you would expect on a domestic flight in China not a $10k business class flight. The flight attendant admitted they also stopped paying for satellite Wi-Fi; which they used to offer and now don't - without apology. Normally I am a huge fan of a non-stop but the difference between Japanese or US carriers is a large one and well worth a stop in Korea or Japan rather than pay double for no amenities at all. The plane is nice, but the experience was below par.

Once on board, everything is perfect. The young and pretty flight attendants warmly welcome each passenger and demonstrate excellent service attitudes. As passengers board one after another, the flight attendants begin to inquire about our meal preferences. I requested to see a wine list and choose a suitable red wine. She replied that there were no menus or wine lists, but she would take a photo of the red wine options on her phone and show me later. After lunch, the flight attendants began to ask about dinner arrangements. It turns out that there were only three options for dinner: seafood, chicken, and beef, exactly the same as lunch.

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