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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.$512 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Beijing.$515 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $515, select.
Beijing.$517 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.
Beijing.$517 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.
Beijing.$518 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Aug, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.
Beijing.$521 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
Beijing.$522 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $522, select.
Beijing.$524 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $545
Jul
from $735
Aug
from $512
Sep
from $587
Oct
from $521
Nov
from $517
Dec
from $850
Jan
from $838
Feb
from $684
Mar
from $683
Apr
from $726
May
from $770

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital

Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Beijing Capital.

Melbourne to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$512
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time11 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital is $512. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital.
Air China and Air New Zealand fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital.
As of June 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Beijing Capital is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital Airport on Friday, 8 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing Capital but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Hainan Airlines and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing Capital.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know

  • Around 11 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.

  • Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing three hours behind Melbourne.

  • Choose from six weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. The 20:00 departure with Air China is the earliest available. Air China operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MEL to PEK flight.

  • Flying during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Air China has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Beijing — and maybe even more of China if you have time.

  • Air China is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Air China stands out as the most punctual carrier for MEL to PEK flights, with 94.64% of its services landing as scheduled.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MEL and PEK include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • At the moment, $333 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $512. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEL to PEK.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEL to PEK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing

  • PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.

  • From Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Beijing in February.

  • The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to PEK sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Beijing, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading attractions. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are among its highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Beijing

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