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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou

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SQ Return flights from $905
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$905
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$975
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Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$975
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,068
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,076
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,076
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$1,099
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,108
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,159
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$1,186
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Mon 14 Sep$1,229
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,423
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Sun 29 Nov$1,480
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Thu 03 Dec$1,495
Dep. Tue 29 DecRet. Thu 28 Jan$1,908
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Sat 27 Jun$2,618

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

Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Guangzhou from Australia and flights to China. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Guangzhou

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

Jul 2026
$1,035
Aug 2026
$694
Sep 2026
$668
Oct 2026
$669
Nov 2026
$750
Dec 2026
$1,360
Mar 2027
$802

The cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou is September 2026, with return fares from $668 — 51% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $1,360).

When Should You Fly to Guangzhou?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou, with return fares from $668. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,360 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Guangzhou average around $854. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, October and August, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Guangzhou Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,035
August 2026
$694
September 2026
$668
October 2026
$669
November 2026
$750
December 2026
$1,360
March 2027
$802

Average Melbourne to Guangzhou Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,839
August 2026
$1,342
September 2026
$1,648
October 2026
$1,503
November 2026
$1,396
December 2026
$1,943
January 2027
$1,990
February 2027
$1,716
March 2027
$1,650

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Guangzhou

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton)?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) is $553.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton)?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) is 30 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton)?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) is Scoot.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton)?

China Southern flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 9 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Guangzhou (Canton)?

The IATA code for Guangzhou (Canton) is CAN. It is located in China at coordinates 23.38701, 113.3031.

When should you book flights to Guangzhou (Canton)?

From our data, you should book flights to Guangzhou (Canton) 60 days out.


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