Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Beijing (MEL - BJS)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$593	Royal Brunei 1 stop 45 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Fri, Aug 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Beijing is currently $593
Cheapest one-way flight	$325	Singapore Airlines 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Beijing is currently $325
Last-minute weekend getaway	$873	XiamenAir 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Beijing is currently $873
Cheapest business class flights	$2,542	Hainan 1 stop 18 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Thu, Aug 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Beijing is currently $2,542

Fastest flight	12 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Beijing takes 12 hr 20 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 Melbourne to Beijing is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $440–830
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $730–1,350

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Beijing

Air China

Nonstop

3 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - PEK Every Wed, Fri, Sun
China Southern

from $720

Typical price: $580–1,400

77 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PKX Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $924

Typical price: $730–1,600

64 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PEK Every day
Singapore Airlines

57 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PEK, PKX Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $550–1,200

39 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PEK, PKX Every day
Vietnam Airlines

29 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PEK, PKX Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Beijing

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beijing are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $440 to $830.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Royal Brunei from $593. The cheapest one-way flight was with Singapore Airlines from $325.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Melbourne to Beijing is $720, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Beijing is $924, flying from May 14 to May 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Beijing starts at $593 from Sat, Aug 1 to Fri, Aug 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $325 and departs on Thu, Jul 23.

12 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Beijing.

Peak travel season is Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Sep) is very hot and humid, with frequent rain. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and cold. Key events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Huangyaguan Great Wall Marathon (Great Wall of China, May), the Chrysanthemum Festival (Sep–Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Beijing.
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 Melbourne to Beijing 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 Melbourne to Beijing.

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

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 77 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Beijing are:

Cathay Pacific offers 64 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
Singapore Airlines offers 57 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
China Eastern offers 39 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
Vietnam Airlines offers 29 connecting flights per week. Vietnam Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Beijing.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Royal Brunei from $593. The cheapest one-way flight was with Singapore Airlines from $325.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Melbourne to Beijing is $720, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Beijing is $924, flying from May 14 to May 27.

Air China flies direct from Melbourne to Beijing.

There are 3 Air China direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing 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 Melbourne and Beijing at price $873 is offered by XiamenAir from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Air China flies direct from Melbourne to Beijing.

There are 3 Air China direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing 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 Melbourne to Beijing 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 Melbourne to Beijing, 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 Melbourne and Beijing start at $2,542 from Fri, Jul 24 to Thu, Aug 6 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Beijing start at $593 from Sat, Aug 1 to Fri, Aug 14.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Beijing, 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 Melbourne and Beijing starts at $873 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with XiamenAir.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Beijing at price $873 is offered by XiamenAir from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Beijing, 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.