Cheap flights from Beijing to Melbourne

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Beijing to Melbourne and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $584
Hainan 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Fri, Jul 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Melbourne is currently $584
Cheapest one-way flight $306
Royal Brunei 1 stop 27 hr Fri, Jun 12
The cheapest one-way flight from Beijing to Melbourne is currently $306
Last-minute weekend getaway $835
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Beijing to Melbourne is currently $835
Cheapest business class flights $3,042
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Beijing to Melbourne is currently $3,042
Fastest flight 11 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Beijing to Melbourne takes 11 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Wed, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Melbourne is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $455–710
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $670–1,050

Popular airlines from Beijing to Melbourne

  • Air China
    Nonstop
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    PEK - MEL Every Wed, Fri, Sun
  • China Southern
    from $776
    Typical price: $610–1,250
    124 weekly connecting flights
    PKX - MEL Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $835
    Typical price: $720–1,450
    63 weekly connecting flights
    PEK - MEL Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    59 weekly connecting flights
    PEK, PKX - MEL Every day
  • China Eastern
    Typical price: $600–1,400
    53 weekly connecting flights
    PEK, PKX - MEL Every day
  • XiamenAir
    from $773
    Typical price: $610–1,200
    41 weekly connecting flights
    PKX - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Beijing

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
    Beijing China 33 min 15 mi
  • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
    Beijing China 1 hr 5 min 27 mi
  • Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)
    Tianjin China 1 hr 40 min 73 mi
  • Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)
    Shijiazhuang China 2 hr 51 min 145 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Beijing to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Beijing to Melbourne are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $455 to $710.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $584. The cheapest one-way flight was with Royal Brunei from $306.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Beijing to Melbourne is $776, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 3.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Beijing to Melbourne is $835, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Beijing to Melbourne is $773, flying from May 23 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Melbourne starts at $584 from Thu, Jun 18 to Fri, Jul 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $306 and departs on Fri, Jun 12.
11 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Beijing to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Beijing to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Beijing to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Beijing to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 124 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Beijing to Melbourne are:
  • Cathay Pacific offers 63 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Singapore Airlines offers 59 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • China Eastern offers 53 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • XiamenAir offers 41 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Beijing and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $584. The cheapest one-way flight was with Royal Brunei from $306.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Beijing to Melbourne is $776, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 3.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Beijing to Melbourne is $835, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Beijing to Melbourne is $773, flying from May 23 to Jun 7.
Air China flies direct from Beijing to Melbourne.
  • There are 3 Air China direct flights from Beijing to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Beijing and Melbourne at price $835 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Air China flies direct from Beijing to Melbourne.
  • There are 3 Air China direct flights from Beijing to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Beijing to Melbourne are only available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Beijing to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Beijing and Melbourne start at $3,042 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13 with Cathay Pacific.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Beijing and Melbourne start at $584 from Thu, Jun 18 to Fri, Jul 3.
To book business class trips from Beijing to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Beijing and Melbourne starts at $835 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Cathay Pacific.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Beijing and Melbourne at price $835 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Beijing to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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