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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Melbourne to Beijing

September 1 - September 13

Cheapest
Earliest

MEL - Beijing

$596

$518

Round trip

October 1 - October 27

Cheapest
Best

MEL - Beijing

$628

$518

Round trip

November 2 - November 23

Cheapest

MEL - Beijing

$559

$518

Round trip

September 3 - September 12

MEL - Beijing

$596

$519

Round trip

November 9 - November 22

MEL - Beijing

$571

$519

Round trip

November 14 - November 20

MEL - Beijing

$565

$519

Round trip

November 1 - November 13

MEL - Beijing

$567

$519

Round trip

November 1 - November 14

MEL - Beijing

$566

$519

Round trip

November 1 - November 17

MEL - Beijing

$564

$519

Round trip

November 1 - November 11

MEL - Beijing

$567

$519

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $482. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $489, and May presents another good option with a median of $530. These months provide the best opportunities for cost-effective travel on this route.
Fares for flights from Melbourne to Beijing typically range from $505–$953, with a median price of $631. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When flying from Melbourne to Beijing, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should expect to make multiple stops on their way to Beijing.
A typical journey from Melbourne to Beijing takes approximately 28h 15m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common need for layovers. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median time accounts for the additional travel time incurred by connecting flights.
The distance between Melbourne and Beijing is substantial, covering 9113 km. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often requires connecting flights due to the significant distance between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Beijing

Regular price: $506 - $992

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is between $506 and $992. The current lowest deal is $517 with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 23.

now $517

Low $506

High $992

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Beijing is February, with a median price of $482. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $950. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $482

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $950

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Beijing

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Cathay Pacific

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$680

$627

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Xiamen Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

$723

$633

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Cathay Pacific

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$666

$627

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Cathay Pacific

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific

$680

$627

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

FlyAsianXpress

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

FlyAsianXpress

$596

$518

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

FlyAsianXpress

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

FlyAsianXpress

$616

$532

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,047  →  $701

33%

11 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 17

$1,057  →  $711

33%

11 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 18

$1,057  →  $716

32%

21 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 23

$1,063  →  $739

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Melbourne - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Melbourne to Beijing are above the typical level, with 15% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $482.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Beijing, with a median price of $482.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 15m.

Connecting flights from Melbourne to Beijing typically take 28h 15m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

1 direct airline, frequent deals.

Air China offers direct flights. Deals for this route are frequent, appearing over once per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights.

Air China is an airline with direct flights on the Melbourne to Beijing route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 15% of the time.

Historically, good prices for Melbourne to Beijing are available 15% of the time.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary option for flights from Melbourne to Beijing, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$517

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) serves as an alternative departure point for flights from Melbourne to Beijing.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$640

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Melbourne to Beijing.

📍 ~50 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$517

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International Airport is another arrival option for flights from Melbourne to Beijing.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$611

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Consider PEK as the primary international gateway for Beijing, offering an extensive global and domestic flight network.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$611

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

PKX is a state-of-the-art secondary hub for Beijing with excellent high-speed rail and express subway connections.

📍 ~55 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail and subway)

💸 Flights from ~$517

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Cheapest

TSN is the closest major airport outside Beijing city limits, connected via 30-minute high-speed rail.

📍 ~120 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$459

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International (SJW)

SJW is a low-cost alternative for Beijing travelers, offering integrated air-rail transport services.

📍 ~260 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$765

Jinan Yaoqiang International (TNA)

TNA is a major regional hub with a wide range of domestic connections, accessible via high-speed railway.

📍 ~360 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$643

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $734. Booking 60 or more days in advance also offered a competitive average price of $761. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $943.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Beijing was considered to be $505 or less. The median price for this route was $631. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were $505 or below, indicating a notable portion of more affordable options.

Historically, February and April have been the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Beijing, with median prices of $482 and $489 respectively. May also offered a relatively low median price of $530. The annual median price for this route was $631, suggesting that these months typically provide savings compared to the yearly average.