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Cheapest return fare
$661
Typical prices: $876-$1,206
Hainan Airlines
Fri 4/9Sat 12/9
MEL - SZX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$917
Typical prices: $1,159-$1,474
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 6/9Thu 17/9
MEL - SZX • Direct
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Tue, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Shenzhen Airlines. Average duration is 9h 45m
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Cheapest • from $661 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $669 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 38m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen (MEL-SZX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Shenzhen

Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 23:10
MEL
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SZX
29h 25m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
14:05 - 14:05
SZX
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MEL
22h 00m
1 stop
$661Hainan Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 07:55
MEL
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SZX
14h 10m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:50 - 15:05
SZX
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MEL
27h 15m
1 stop
$662Hainan Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 10:00
MEL
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SZX
24h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:45 - 10:00
SZX
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MEL
19h 15m
2 stops
$727China Eastern
Thu, 20 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 10:00
MEL
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SZX
24h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:15 - 10:00
SZX
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MEL
20h 45m
1 stop
$727China Eastern
Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
07:45 - 01:15
MEL
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SZX
19h 30m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
02:45 - 19:15
SZX
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MEL
14h 30m
1 stop
$764Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
07:45 - 01:15
MEL
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SZX
19h 30m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
02:45 - 19:15
SZX
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MEL
14h 30m
1 stop
$764Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:20 - 20:30
MEL
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SZX
26h 10m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
06:50 - 14:10
SZX
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MEL
29h 20m
1 stop
$774Sichuan Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Air China Logo
19:40 - 11:25
MEL
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SZX
17h 45m
1 stop
Air China Logo
21:05 - 14:25
SZX
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MEL
39h 20m
2 stops
$888Air China
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct
Air China Logo
19:40 - 21:15
MEL
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SZX
27h 35m
2 stops
Air China Logo
21:05 - 15:25
SZX
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MEL
39h 20m
2 stops
$898Air China
Thu, 31 Dec - Sun, 31 Jan
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 19:00
MEL
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SZX
24h 20m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
06:55 - 14:30
SZX
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MEL
28h 35m
1 stop
$1,624Sichuan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Shenzhen flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Shenzhen from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $631 and $886 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $661 on Hainan Airlines (4 Sept–12 Sept).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen is May, where tickets cost $609 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,436 and $1,428 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $678 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$433
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Shenzhen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Shenzhen flights

  • How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Shenzhen per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Melbourne Airport and lands in Shenzhen, with an average flight time of 9h 45m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen was $441 for a one-way ticket and $661 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    On your way to Shenzhen, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Shenzhen.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    Scoot, and Asiana Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Melbourne to Shenzhen flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    The Airbus A330 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Shenzhen flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Shenzhen, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    You can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen, Hainan Airlines or Shenzhen Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen are Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With an average price for the route of $562 and an overall rating of 8.3, Hainan Airlines is the most popular choice. Shenzhen Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,313 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shenzhen from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shenzhen with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shenzhen from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $452 or less one-way and $802 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Shenzhen?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Shenzhen.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Shenzhen

Tuesday

Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Friday

Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Sunday

Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

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Direct returns

Shenzhen to Melbourne

Monday

Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Thursday

Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Saturday

Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Shenzhen

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Shenzhen. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Shenzhen? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 68 reviews
8.9Crew
8.5Boarding
8.2Comfort
8.3Food
7.7Entertainment
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Best domestic flight I’ve been on for a very long time. Way better than any of the Australian carriers for domestic flights!!

10.0 ExcellentAmy, July 2026
CAN - PEK
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Best domestic flight I’ve been on for a very long time. Way better than any of the Australian carriers for domestic flights!!

The seats and service exceeded expectation for the price I paid for.

My first time flying Hainan Airlines. Boarding process was easy and quick. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was a simple, hot meal which we don’t see much any more on short flights in the US. Only water, coffee or tea to drink but it was only a two hour flight. Overall pleasing experience.

Great although I believe they are able to redistuibute the passangers in a more comfortable way if the flight is not full dor such long flights. Unless the seats are paid for, of coruse.

Good flight, on time. The aircraft was old and the seats lost their shapes. Food was just acceptable.

Two hours delayed departure ! Lost one of our luggage! Two days later found the luggage, again waiting for more than two hours to get the lost luggage because locked at other airline office.

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

Sichuan Airlines was surprisingly great. The crew is fabulous, the plane was fantastic and nice and new (A350-900). I had a particularly nice flight attendant who kept me informed of all the flight progress and meals. I also got to sleep really well. Entertainment and food is more tailored to majority (Chinese) so I can’t really complain about that. Overall fantastic flight!

Very old business class seats, not fully flat, angled with a bar sticking in your back; seats old and apparently never cleaned, no mattress topper either, not the standard expected in J (also in awful 2-2-2 layout)! Ancient entertainment system of the pop-out type with tiny, old screen. Staff are OK but not proactive, need to be solicited, and of limited English skills, but they do try. Food and beverage options very limited (go for Chinese selection as their Western food is atrocious), no menu given and no dine-on-demand option. All in all, only choose if at a significant discount.

Definitely not top-of-the-range business class, but the A350 is certainly better than their other planes which feature an even older business class. Food/drink offerings are very limited and not up to business class standard, but OK. Staff are keen to help and friendly enough, although poor English language skills. Boarding experience in Rome was poor due to rude Italian staff at gate, but this is not the airline's fault. Onboard entertainment options are mediocre and limited. Sichuan Air is only wort it when obtained at low price and if you basically only want to sleep/rest and bring your own entertainment.

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

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