Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Beijing?

Direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing are historically uncommon. Across the trailing 90 days, only 3.7% of observed flights on this route were direct. Travelers typically encountered flights with two stopovers when connecting. This indicates that non-stop options are a small portion of the available flights.

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Beijing?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Beijing covers a distance of 9113 kilometers and has a median duration of 12 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to 17 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should anticipate a significantly longer journey if a direct option is not available.

Are non-stop flights from Melbourne to Beijing worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing typically cost 25% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $769, while connecting flights had a median price of $617 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights represented only 5% of the total flights observed, suggesting they are less common but offer a premium for convenience.

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Melbourne to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $482. Following closely, April also presents a good value, with a median fare of $489. Another favorable month for travel is May, where the median fare is around $530.

Right now, fares for flights from Melbourne to Beijing typically range from $563 to $1034, with a median price of $744. Currently, prices are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 20% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting opportunities for savings if you are flexible with your travel dates. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

When flying from Melbourne to Beijing, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 3.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing. For the majority of connecting itineraries, travelers can expect to make two stopovers.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Beijing, including connections, takes approximately 28 hours and 15 minutes. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

The distance between Melbourne and Beijing is substantial, covering approximately 9,113 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often includes layovers.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Beijing

Regular price: A$813 - A$1,879

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Beijing are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is typically between 813 AUD and 1879 AUD. The current lowest deal is 665 AUD with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Aug 2-Aug 17.

now A$665

Low A$813

High A$1,879

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 A$482

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$950

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Beijing

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,058

A$798

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

A$978

A$665

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Royal Brunei Airlines

A$1,021

A$717

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,091

A$797

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,072

A$797

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,044

A$798

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$1,480 → A$851

42%

13 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 24

A$1,557 → A$1,092

30%

22 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 24

A$1,514 → A$1,083

28%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$1,476 → A$1,072

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Melbourne - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Melbourne to Beijing are below the typical level, with a median price of $744.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul.

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 28h 15m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.7% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights the dominant option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Melbourne to Beijing was found with Hainan Airlines for $665.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Beijing are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $734. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher prices, averaging around $943. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1036, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Beijing was historically around $563. The median price for this route was $744. Prices typically ranged up to $1034 for the higher end of observed fares during this period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Beijing include February, with a median price of $482, and April, with a median price of $489. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $530. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $744 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Melbourne to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Beijing

Regular price: A$813 - A$1,879

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Beijing are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is typically between 813 AUD and 1879 AUD. The current lowest deal is 665 AUD with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Aug 2-Aug 17.

now A$665

Low A$813

High A$1,879

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$482

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$950

Jan

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec