Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Beijing (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Beijing from Melbourne airport is $ 930 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 723 (in august) and $ 1290 (in january), which is a saving of $ 208 or a surplus of $ 360 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $494 to $549 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Beijing plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 723, saving $ 208 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 930). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1290).

Flight Melbourne-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 879 $ 1290 very high price
February$ 743 $ 1085 fair price
March$ 549 $ 824 good price
April$ 654 $ 1024 fair price
May$ 527 $ 800 good price
June$ 556 $ 798 good price
July$ 683 $ 939 fair price
August$ 516 $ 723 very good price
September$ 642 $ 935 fair price
October$ 528 $ 808 good price
November$ 489 $ 757 good price
December$ 853 $ 1168 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Beijing

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Beijing range from $329 to $1535. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $329 to $384), 1% at the maximum price (from $1481 to $1535). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $494 to $549 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Beijing flight

There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Beijing airport: Air China, Airasia X, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Qantas, Japan Airlines and Scoot.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Air China was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Melbourne->Beijing route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Melbourne-Beijing flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 168 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Beijing flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $58.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Beijing to Melbourne departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $69. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a friday may cost you an additional $77.


Top prices Melbourne-Beijing

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Beijing14-10 to 19-10-2024$ 335 
Melbourne → Beijing17-10 to 26-10-2024$ 339 
Melbourne → Beijing19-10 to 25-10-2024$ 341 
Melbourne → Beijing24-10 to 31-10-2024$ 338 
Melbourne → Beijing04-11 to 09-11-2024$ 313 
Melbourne → Beijing07-11 to 23-11-2024$ 320 
Melbourne → Beijing12-11 to 19-11-2024$ 334 
Melbourne → Beijing14-11 to 28-11-2024$ 310 
Melbourne → Beijing13-01 to 25-01-2025$ 339 
Melbourne → Beijing16-01 to 29-01-2025$ 338 


When to book your flight Melbourne - Beijing to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Beijing flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 868 $, which is a saving of 62 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (263 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Beijing flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1070 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1078), 6 to 7 months ($ 1266), 7 to 8 months ($ 1201), 8 to 9 months ($ 1224), 9 to 10 months ($ 1209), 10 to 11 months ($ 1089), 11 to 12 months ($ 1256)

February

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1013 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1040), 4 to 5 months ($ 1078), 5 to 6 months ($ 1027), 8 to 9 months ($ 1060), 9 to 10 months ($ 1050)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 702 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 795), 1 to 2 months ($ 776), 2 to 3 months ($ 770), 7 to 8 months ($ 800), 8 to 9 months ($ 803)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 827 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1011), 3 to 4 months ($ 964), 4 to 5 months ($ 851), 6 to 7 months ($ 944), 7 to 8 months ($ 925), 9 to 10 months ($ 880), 10 to 11 months ($ 1024)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 747 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 758), 3 to 4 months ($ 773), 4 to 5 months ($ 781), 5 to 6 months ($ 776), 9 to 10 months ($ 779)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 686 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 765), 3 to 4 months ($ 791), 4 to 5 months ($ 743), 5 to 6 months ($ 795), 6 to 7 months ($ 767)

July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 858 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 903), 2 to 3 months ($ 867), 3 to 4 months ($ 879), 4 to 5 months ($ 860), 8 to 9 months ($ 925)

August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 612 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 673), 3 to 4 months ($ 617), 5 to 6 months ($ 713)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 782 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 858), 5 to 6 months ($ 840), 6 to 7 months ($ 875), 7 to 8 months ($ 860)

October

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 670 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 723), 3 to 4 months ($ 757), 5 to 6 months ($ 707), 6 to 7 months ($ 764), 7 to 8 months ($ 766)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 582 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 694), 4 to 5 months ($ 628), 5 to 6 months ($ 618), 6 to 7 months ($ 743)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 966 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1009), 5 to 6 months ($ 1000), 6 to 7 months ($ 1020), 7 to 8 months ($ 1070), 8 to 9 months ($ 995), 9 to 10 months ($ 1145)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $29. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $16 more.



Melbourne to Beijing: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
October 2024$ 466
$330 to $851
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November 2024$ 478
$310 to $738
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December 2024$ 965
$448 to $1407
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January 2025$ 1015
$338 to $1396
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February 2025$ 1032
$340 to $2137
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March 2025$ 543
$322 to $908
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April 2025$ 857
$429 to $1399
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May 2025$ 778
$429 to $1309
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June 2025$ 883
$411 to $1304
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July 2025$ 1200
$459 to $1479
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August 2025$ 1061
$468 to $1357
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September 2025$ 1091
$463 to $1410
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, october, november, december, january, february, march, april and may are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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