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HO Return flights from $707
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 14 Sep$707
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$708
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Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$708
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Mon 10 Aug$709
Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,061
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$1,443
Dep. Wed 23 DecRet. Mon 28 Dec$1,642
Dep. Wed 09 DecRet. Wed 16 Dec$1,653
Dep. Fri 18 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$1,966
Dep. Wed 23 DecRet. Wed 20 Jan$2,010
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$4,974

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Beijing

Return fares from Melbourne to Beijing by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$867
Aug 2026
$688
Sep 2026
$734
Oct 2026
$1,049
Nov 2026
$636
Jan 2027
$1,770
Feb 2027
$1,676
Mar 2027
$821

The cheapest month to fly to Beijing is November 2026, with return fares from $636 — 64% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,770).

When Should You Fly to Beijing?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Beijing, with return fares from $636. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,770 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Beijing average around $1,030. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 38% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Beijing Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Beijing return airfares.

July 2026
$867
August 2026
$688
September 2026
$734
October 2026
$1,049
November 2026
$636
January 2027
$1,770
February 2027
$1,676
March 2027
$821

Average Melbourne to Beijing Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Beijing return airfares.

July 2026
$1,596
August 2026
$1,344
September 2026
$1,423
October 2026
$1,370
November 2026
$1,295
December 2026
$1,929
January 2027
$2,261
February 2027
$1,816
March 2027
$1,568
April 2027
$2,156

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Beijing

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Beijing?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Beijing cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Beijing is $671.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Beijing?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Beijing is 06 September 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Beijing?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Beijing is Royal Brunei Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Beijing?

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Beijing take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 12 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Beijing?

The IATA code for Beijing is BJS.

When should you book flights to Beijing?

From our data, you should book flights to Beijing 60 days out.


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