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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne to Guangzhou:

• Earliest: departs at 08:40 and lands at 18:12
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 09:02.

The flight takes about 9h 32m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou takes 9h 32m, covering 12,169 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou range from $847 to $1,363, with an average of $1,086 over the past 12 months. Anything below $847 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $1,086 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $659 return via Hangzhou (HGH), compared with $1,194 for direct.

China Southern is the only airline operating Melbourne to Guangzhou flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $101–$102 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to Guangzhou flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $503, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL). Flights usually arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne to Guangzhou route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Hangzhou (HGH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $993 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,151, a difference of $158.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only China Southern operates flights between Melbourne and Guangzhou.

Flying via Adelaide (ADL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 04m, compared to 13h 49m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 14h 59m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Guangzhou is 3 hours behind Melbourne (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Canton Fair Complex, China Guangzhou Wholesale Market, and Poly World Trade Center. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne to Guangzhou flights:

• China Southern: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.