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

• Earliest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 02:57
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 08:37.

The flight takes about 11h 57m.

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 11h 57m, 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 $792 to $1,439, with an average of $1,068 over the past 12 months. Anything below $792 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $1,068 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $816 return via Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG), compared with $1,307 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 $432, which is 27% 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, 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 Airport to Beijing route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Beijing. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $936 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,199, a difference of $263.

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 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 36m, compared to 15h 42m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 15h 44m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Beijing is 3 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 in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always 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).