Flights from Melbourne to Beijing
Nonstop flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Beijing (PEK) take about 11h 53m (9,112 km). Air China flies it. Lowest fare seen: $494 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Beijing
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Melbourne to Beijing
Carriers on MEL–PEK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Melbourne to Beijing fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $494 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $272. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $4946 Nov 2026 · Air China | $314 · 1 stop8 Nov 2026 · Hainan Airlines |
| Dec 2026 | $83331 Dec 2026 · Air China | $418 · 2 stops5 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $50727 Jan 2027 · Air China | $272 · 1 stop11 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $51420 Feb 2027 · Air China | $338 · 1 stop20 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | — | $540 · 1 stop27 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $57130 Apr 2027 · Air China | $366 · 1 stop15 Apr 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Later departures were cheaper: from $272 in January 2027, against $314 for November 2026.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Melbourne to Beijing, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Beijing
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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