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

• Earliest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 07:46
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 08:46.

The flight takes about 12h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Beijing:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Beijing takes 12h 06m, covering 14,636 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 Airport to Beijing range from $725 to $1,344, with an average of $979 over the past 12 months. Anything below $725 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 26% above the route average of $979. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $702 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $1,262 for direct.

Air China is the only airline operating Melbourne Airport to Beijing flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Beijing flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $491, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Beijing usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Airport to Beijing route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 10% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Melbourne Airport to Beijing route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $870 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,161, a difference of $291. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air China operates flights between Melbourne Airport and Beijing.

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 23m, compared to 15h 42m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 15h 58m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Beijing is 2 hours behind Melbourne Airport (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 Beijing are Tiananmen and Forbidden City. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Beijing flights:

• Air China: 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:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Shenzhen Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Currently, the only direct flights from Melbourne to Beijing are offered through Air China. These flights go from Melbourne to Beijing Capital Airport. If you’re flying to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), China Southern offers flights with a single layover at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) along the way. China Airlines offers flights from Melbourne to Beijing Capital with a single layover at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE). You’ll also find flights to Beijing Capital Airport offered by Qantas Airways and Air China that have a single layover in Sydney.

If you’re flying to Beijing Capital International Airport, a taxi from the airport to the city centre is likely to cost around ￥135 (A$ 27) and will take roughly 40min. Travelling via taxi from Beijing Daxing International will often take 60–90min, depending on traffic, and cost around ￥220 (A$ 44).