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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou

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CZ Return flights from $989
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$989
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Wed 26 Aug$990
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Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$990
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$990
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$991
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$991
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Thu 20 Aug$995
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$1,002
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,003
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,003
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Thu 13 Aug$1,003
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,003
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$1,003
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$1,003
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$1,003
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Sun 29 Nov$1,094
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$1,165
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Fri 28 Aug$1,166
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$1,166
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Fri 28 Aug$1,166
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$1,186
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$1,186
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$1,197
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$1,197
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$1,219
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Mon 14 Sep$1,219
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,233
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Thu 10 Sep$1,233
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$1,268
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$1,360
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$1,360
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,404
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Sat 30 Jan$1,525
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$1,722
Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Sat 03 Oct$1,866
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$2,314

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 Guangzhou

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

Jul 2026
$2,215
Aug 2026
$691
Sep 2026
$807
Oct 2026
$920
Nov 2026
$816
Dec 2026
$1,360
Mar 2027
$1,335

The cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou is August 2026, with return fares from $691 — 69% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2026, from $2,215).

When Should You Fly to Guangzhou?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou, with return fares from $691. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,215.

Across the year, return fares to Guangzhou average around $1,163. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and November, you'll generally pay up to 41% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Guangzhou Return Prices

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

July 2026
$2,215
August 2026
$691
September 2026
$807
October 2026
$920
November 2026
$816
December 2026
$1,360
March 2027
$1,335

Average Melbourne to Guangzhou Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,936
August 2026
$1,347
September 2026
$1,532
October 2026
$1,559
November 2026
$1,362
December 2026
$1,917
January 2027
$1,921
February 2027
$1,716
March 2027
$1,686
April 2027
$1,734

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 August.

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 $659.

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 21 October 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 AirAsia.

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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