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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beijing to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.$491 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From $491, select.
Melbourne.$516 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Jun, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $516, select.
Melbourne.$554 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $554, select.
Melbourne.$555 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From $555, select.
Melbourne.$643 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec, returning Wed, 7 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.
Melbourne.$711 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Air China and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $711, select.
Melbourne.$716 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From $716, select.
Melbourne.$802 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Aug, returning Sun, 24 Aug.Return flight with China Eastern and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $802, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from $1,024
May
from $554
Jun
from $491
Jul
from $911
Aug
from $802
Sep
from $1,051
Oct
from $911
Nov
from $858
Dec
from $1,071
Jan
from $1,557
Feb
from $1,430
Mar
from $1,316

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Beijing to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$491
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time11 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week44

Finding cheap flights from Beijing to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing to Melbourne is $491. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing to Melbourne.
Air China and Air New Zealand fly direct from Beijing to Melbourne.
As of April 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from Beijing to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Melbourne is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Beijing, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $491.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Melbourne on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is Sichuan Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Air China.

Flying from Beijing to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Beijing has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Melbourne departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where you'll be arriving in Melbourne.

  • The average time for a direct Beijing to Melbourne flight is 11 hours 40 minutes.

  • Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne three hours ahead of Beijing.

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are five weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Beijing to Melbourne is with Air China at 01:05. Opt for the first PEK to MEL departure with Air China at 00:55 to maximise your time in Melbourne.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your Beijing to Melbourne flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Melbourne

  • Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Beijing to Melbourne flights.

  • The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Beijing to Melbourne is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to search every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Beijing to Melbourne.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Beijing to Melbourne flights.

Flying from Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Melbourne jetting off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Begin your journey at PEK and come in for landing at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

  • Be on the lookout for promotions with Air China. This airline offers direct Beijing to Melbourne plane tickets from PEK.

  • We make it a breeze to book a Beijing to Melbourne flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

  • Central Beijing to PEK is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Beijing to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, data shows 79.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Beijing to Melbourne flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Daxing International Airport and Melbourne:

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • Driving from central Beijing to PKX generally takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to Melbourne, kick back in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:

  • Most flights that depart Daxing International Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 88.83%.

Arriving in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:

  • Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • The centre of Melbourne is located around 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Beijing to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 50 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.

  • Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Essendon Airport (MEB) is roughly 11 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Beijing to Melbourne.

  • If you go by public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Start your travels without worrying about how to reach your destination with an Essendon Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted names here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.

  • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Beijing to Melbourne is always a good idea. Along with more affordable prices, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Melbourne, while January is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Melbourne based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Beijing to Melbourne tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Melbourne

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Melbourne:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are attractions you won't want to skip in Melbourne.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Beijing to Melbourne

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