Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Beijing?

Yes, direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing are available. Historically, approximately 0.6% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was typically 2, based on observations across the trailing quarter.

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Beijing?

A direct flight from Melbourne to Beijing typically takes about 12 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration was approximately 18 hours and 35 minutes. The air distance between Melbourne and Beijing is 9113 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Melbourne to Beijing flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Beijing have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Price alerts can help monitor fluctuations and notify you when prices drop, based on observations across the trailing 30 days.

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Melbourne to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

For those looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $609. Other cost-effective options include July, where the median fare is $634, and April, with a median fare of $686. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Right now, fares for flights from Melbourne to Beijing typically range from $698–$1197, with a median price of $924. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices might require some flexibility or waiting for new deals. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When flying from Melbourne to Beijing, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 0.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Beijing takes approximately 12h 20m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 20h 50m. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 12h 20m.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Beijing

Regular price: A$617 - A$1,420

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is 617 AUD to 1420 AUD. The current lowest deal is 652 AUD with Hainan Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 19.

now A$652

Low A$617

High A$1,420

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 $601. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1505. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$601

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,505

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Beijing

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$978

A$866

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$922

A$878

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$877

A$881

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$929

A$947

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

A$786

A$873

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

A$870

A$873

One-way

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

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

A$1,449 → A$944

35%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

A$1,455 → A$1,025

30%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A$1,189 → A$809

32%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

A$1,187 → A$809

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Melbourne - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Beijing are near the typical level of $924.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $609.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 20m

The median direct flight duration is 12h 20m, while connecting flights take 20h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 60% of recent flights from Melbourne to Beijing include at least one stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Melbourne to Beijing are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary option for flights from Melbourne to Beijing.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$676

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Beijing.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$944

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$673

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Cheapest

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative with exceptional high-speed rail connectivity to Beijing.

📍 ~135 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail, approx. 30 minutes to Beijing South railway station).

💸 Flights from ~A$601

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From MEL

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Beijing, China

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$2,163

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 26

Beijing, China

93% AI deal score

$2,164

$1,289

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 24

Beijing, China

93% AI deal score

$2,157

$1,289

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 26

Beijing, China

93% AI deal score

$2,164

$1,289

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 26

Beijing, China

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$2,158

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Business Class

From MEL

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$2,164

$1,289

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 26

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$2,161

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 26

Beijing, China

93% AI deal score

$2,161

$1,289

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 24

Beijing, China

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$2,163

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $928. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher average prices, reaching approximately $1109. Similarly, booking 60+ days out also showed higher average prices, at about $1235, based on observations across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Beijing is typically around $698 or less. The median price for this route was observed to be $924. Prices above $1197 were generally considered to be on the higher end, according to observations across the trailing quarter.

Historically, February has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Beijing, with a median price of $609. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $634. The annual median price for this route was $924, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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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$617 - A$1,420

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is 617 AUD to 1420 AUD. The current lowest deal is 652 AUD with Hainan Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 19.

now A$652

Low A$617

High A$1,420

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$601

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,505

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Beijing

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$978

A$866

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$922

A$878

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$877

A$881

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$929

A$947

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

A$786

A$873

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

Xiamen Airlines

A$870

A$873

One-way

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

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

A$1,449 → A$944

35%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

A$1,455 → A$1,025

30%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A$1,189 → A$809

32%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

A$1,187 → A$809

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Melbourne - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Beijing are near the typical level of $924.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $609.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 20m

The median direct flight duration is 12h 20m, while connecting flights take 20h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 60% of recent flights from Melbourne to Beijing include at least one stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Melbourne to Beijing are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary option for flights from Melbourne to Beijing.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$676

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Beijing.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$944

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$673

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Cheapest

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative with exceptional high-speed rail connectivity to Beijing.

Beijing, China

93% AI deal score

$2,163

$1,289

Save $874

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Beijing

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Beijing

Melbourne to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Beijing

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Melbourne - Beijing route insights

Fares are near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 12h 20m

Connecting flights are common

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

Nov 26

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 26

Nov 24

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

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

How much should a flight from Melbourne to Beijing cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Beijing?

Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Beijing?

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Beijing?

Should I set a price alert for Melbourne to Beijing flights?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Beijing from other cities

Melbourne to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Beijing

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Melbourne - Beijing route insights

Fares are near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 12h 20m

Connecting flights are common

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

Nov 26

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 26

Nov 24

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

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

How much should a flight from Melbourne to Beijing cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Beijing?