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CZ Return flights from $865
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$865
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$868
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Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$869
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$869
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Mon 09 Nov$869
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$869
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$904
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Thu 13 Aug$908
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$943
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$943
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$943
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Fri 28 Aug$943
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$943
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$947
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$947
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$947
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$947
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$950
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$974
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$1,048
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$1,221
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$1,221
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$1,234
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$1,263
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Thu 23 Jul$1,666

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
$879
Nov 2026
$611
Dec 2026
$1,018
Jan 2027
$1,677
Feb 2027
$995
Mar 2027
$606

The cheapest month to fly to Beijing is March 2027, with return fares from $606 — 64% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,677).

When Should You Fly to Beijing?

Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to Beijing, with return fares from $606. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,677 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Beijing average around $897. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and August, you'll generally pay up to 32% 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
$879
November 2026
$611
December 2026
$1,018
January 2027
$1,677
February 2027
$995
March 2027
$606

Average Melbourne to Beijing Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,563
August 2026
$1,384
September 2026
$1,478
October 2026
$1,376
November 2026
$1,339
December 2026
$1,849
January 2027
$2,141
February 2027
$1,858
March 2027
$1,661
April 2027
$2,106

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 March.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Beijing cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Beijing is $703.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Beijing is 05 August 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Beijing is Juneyao 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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