Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Beijing?

Direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing are available, but they represent a small portion of the total. Historically, approximately 3.7% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically two.

How many hours is the flight from Melbourne to Beijing?

The direct flight from Melbourne to Beijing typically takes approximately 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9113 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, averaging around 17 hours and 15 minutes. This difference in travel time reflects the additional layover involved.

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

Historically, direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing typically cost about 25% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $769, while connecting flights had a median price of $617. Direct flights accounted for approximately 5% of the total flights on this route in the trailing 90 days.

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Melbourne to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Beijing

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing, the data indicates that February is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $482. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $489, and May, where the median fare is $530. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for this route typically range from $563–$1034, with a median of $744. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 20% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When flying from Melbourne to Beijing, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to make multiple stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Beijing takes approximately 28h 15m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers. This is a significant travel time, so planning for a long journey is advisable.

The distance between Melbourne and Beijing is approximately 9113 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This considerable distance contributes to the extended journey times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Beijing

Regular price: A$803 - A$1,312

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is between AUD803 and AUD1312. The current lowest deal is AUD919 with Beijing Capital Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 27.

now A$919

Low A$803

High A$1,312

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

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, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Beijing

Melbourne (AVV) - Beijing (PKX)

Jetstar

A$1,394

A$1,116

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Sichuan Airlines

A$1,019

A$865

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

A$936

A$822

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

A$957

A$836

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

FlyAsianXpress

A$824

A$673

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

FlyAsianXpress

A$826

A$700

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$1,449 → A$870

40%

27 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 31

A$1,456 → A$1,128

23%

27 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 28

A$1,436 → A$1,122

22%

26 nights

Jan 28 - Feb 23

A$1,080 → A$779

28%

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 20% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($482), April ($489), and May ($530) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 28h 15m

Flights from Melbourne to Beijing typically take 28h 15m, with most routes involving connections.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is an option for direct flights on the Melbourne to Beijing route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for 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.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$698

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.

📍 ~44 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$700

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Cheapest

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN) is a primary alternative due to proximity and a 30-minute high-speed rail link to Beijing.

📍 ~115 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~A$684

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From MEL

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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 before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $734. Booking within 0-6 days of travel generally saw higher average prices of $943. Prices for bookings made 7-13 days out were also elevated, averaging $1036.

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

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 generally lower than the annual median of $744 for the route.

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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$803 - A$1,312

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Beijing is between AUD803 and AUD1312. The current lowest deal is AUD919 with Beijing Capital Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 27.

now A$919

Low A$803

High A$1,312

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Beijing

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$482

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$950

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, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Beijing

Melbourne (AVV) - Beijing (PKX)

Jetstar

A$1,394

A$1,116

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Sichuan Airlines

A$1,019

A$865

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

A$936

A$822

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

A$957

A$836

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

FlyAsianXpress

A$824

A$673

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

FlyAsianXpress

A$826

A$700

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$1,449 → A$870

40%

27 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 31

A$1,456 → A$1,128

23%

27 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 28

A$1,436 → A$1,122

22%

26 nights

Jan 28 - Feb 23

A$1,080 → A$779

28%

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 20% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($482), April ($489), and May ($530) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 28h 15m

Flights from Melbourne to Beijing typically take 28h 15m, with most routes involving connections.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is an option for direct flights on the Melbourne to Beijing route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for 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.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$698

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.

📍 ~44 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$700

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Cheapest

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN) is a primary alternative due to proximity and a 30-minute high-speed rail link to Beijing.

Beijing, China

94% AI deal score

$2,389

$1,334

Save $1,055

Air China

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

Recent fares are below the typical level

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Typical flight duration is 28h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air China offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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

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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?

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

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

Recent fares are below the typical level

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Typical flight duration is 28h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air China offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Oct 20

Sep 27

Sep 29

Sep 29

Sep 27

Mar 08

Dec 01

Sep 27

Sep 27

Sep 27

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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?