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

• 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 Capital Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Beijing Capital Airport takes 12h 06m, covering 14,655 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 Capital Airport range from $814 to $1,397, with an average of $1,038 over the past 12 months. Anything below $814 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of $1,038. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $770 return via Hangzhou (HGH), compared with $1,259 for direct.

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

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air China and Shenzhen Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Beijing Capital Airport 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 Capital Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $543, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Beijing Capital Airport usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Beijing Capital (PEK).

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 Capital Airport 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 Capital Airport most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Melbourne Airport to Beijing Capital Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $864 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,274, a difference of $410. 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 Capital Airport.

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 24m, compared to 15h 42m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 15h 55m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Beijing Capital Airport 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 Capital Airport are Tiananmen and Forbidden City. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing Capital Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Beijing Capital Airport 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.