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Cheapest return flight
$779
Typical prices: $854-$1,372
China Eastern
Thu 1/11Wed 28/11
MEL - CAN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$959
Typical prices: $1,013-$1,509
China Southern
Thu 1/2Sat 17/2
MEL - CAN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with China Southern. Average duration is 9h 33m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 24% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg $665 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou (MEL-CAN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Guangzhou

Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 16:45MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
30h 45m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang
China Eastern Logo
23:05 - 11:00CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
32h 55m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$779China Eastern
16 hours ago
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 00:10MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
15h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
23:05 - 11:00CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
32h 55m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$779China Eastern
14 hours ago
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
XiamenAir Logo
12:35 - 09:05MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
23h 30m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
XiamenAir Logo
10:10 - 10:35CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
21h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$779XiamenAir
14 hours ago
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
XiamenAir Logo
12:35 - 16:55MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
31h 20m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
XiamenAir Logo
10:10 - 10:35CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
21h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$779XiamenAir
14 hours ago
Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 18:50MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
25h 05m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
23:00 - 15:30CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
13h 30m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$807Hainan Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 15 Mar - Tue, 13 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 20:20MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
17h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:45CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
23h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
$809Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Tue, 16 Mar - Mon, 12 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 20:20MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
17h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:45CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
23h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
$809Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Tue, 9 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 10:25MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
15h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
12:00 - 15:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
24h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$888Sichuan Airlines
2 days ago
Thu, 11 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:40 - 10:25MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
15h 45m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
20:05 - 15:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
16h 05m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$888Sichuan Airlines
2 days ago
Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 11:50MEL  Melbourne-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
18h 05m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
15:00 - 15:30CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-MEL Melbourne
21h 30m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$3,414Hainan Airlines
1 day ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou typically range from $854 to $1,372. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $779 on China Eastern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou at $832 return.
•December ($1,560) and June ($1,315) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 87% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$321
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 42% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou

When to book flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Guangzhou based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 08:40 and lands at 18:13
    • Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 09:03.

    The flight takes about 9h 33m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

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

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou takes 9h 33m, covering 12,138 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flight?

    Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou range from $854 to $1,372, with an average of $1,095 over the past 12 months. Anything below $854 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $1,095 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $665 return via Hangzhou (HGH), compared with $1,205 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

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

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $102–$103 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou spread across the day?

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

  • How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou looking right now?

    One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $426, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    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 Guangzhou route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou pass through?

    One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport 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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,004 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,152, a difference of $148.

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

  • Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou?

    Only China Southern operates flights between Melbourne Airport and Guangzhou.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Melbourne Airport to 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).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Guangzhou?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Guangzhou?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flights?

    Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flights:

    • China Southern: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flights?

    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.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,004, about $148 less than Wednesday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou trip for March. Fares historically average $832 return in that month – typically $728 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Hangzhou Airport (HGH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages $665 return on this route – about $540 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun

Monday

China Southern

China Southern

Tuesday

China Southern

China Southern

Wednesday

China Southern

China Southern

Thursday

China Southern

China Southern

Friday

China Southern

China Southern

Saturday

China Southern

China Southern

Sunday

China Southern

China Southern

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Direct returns

Guangzhou Baiyun to Melbourne

Monday

China Southern

China Southern

Tuesday

China Southern

China Southern

Wednesday

China Southern

China Southern

Thursday

China Southern

China Southern

Friday

China Southern

China Southern

Saturday

China Southern

China Southern

Sunday

China Southern

China Southern

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