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Melbourne to Xi'an Flight Information

The approximate distance between Melbourne and Xi'an is 8,827.38km. Average flight time from Melbourne to Xi'an is around 15 hours 10 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is September.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 370
AirAsia X AirAsia X MEL-SIA 26h · 1 stop Wed, Sep 9
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Cheapest return
AU$ 691
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines MEL-SIA 36h · 2 stops Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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AirAsia X AirAsia X Cheapest · From AU$ 370 China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
March
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,827.38km
Flight distance
15h 10m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Xi'an in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 573, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 1,032.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:00
        15h 10m
        Direct
        XIY 01:10
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Thu, Aug 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 17:30
        14h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 1,032 AU$ 1,442
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 1,032
      • MEL 12:00
        15h 10m
        Direct
        XIY 01:10
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Mon, Aug 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 17:30
        14h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 1,038 AU$ 1,442
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 1,038
      • MEL 08:00
        36h
        1 stop
        XIY 18:00
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 2 | Juneyao Airlines
        XIY 20:45
        31h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 06:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 691 AU$ 1,442
        52% off
        52% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 691
      • MEL 08:00
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        XIY 09:50
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 4 | Juneyao Airlines
        XIY 11:15
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 06:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 694
        52% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 694
      • MEL 08:00
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        XIY 17:45
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Wed, Aug 19 | Juneyao Airlines
        XIY 20:45
        31h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 06:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 26 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 702
        51% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 702
      • MEL 12:00
        26h 55m
        1 stop
        XIY 12:55
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Mon, Aug 31 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 23:00
        33h
        1 stop
        MEL 10:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 707
        51% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 707
      • MEL 12:00
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        XIY 15:05
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Sat, Aug 29 | China Eastern Airlines
        XIY 23:00
        33h
        1 stop
        MEL 10:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 710
        51% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 710
      • MEL 07:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        XIY 21:30
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Thu, Sep 3 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 01:40
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 20:20
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Scoot
        AU$ 713
        51% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 713
      • MEL 07:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        XIY 21:30
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Sat, Sep 5 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 01:40
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 20:20
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Scoot
        AU$ 714
        50% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 714
      • MEL 14:35
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:15
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 2 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 01:40
        32h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Scoot
        AU$ 714
        50% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 714
      • MEL 14:35
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        XIY 13:40
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 9 | Beijing Capital Airlines
        XIY 01:40
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 20:20
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Scoot
        AU$ 720
        50% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 720
      • MEL 08:00
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        XIY 09:50
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Fri, Aug 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        XIY 07:35
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 06:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 3 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 721
        50% off
        AU$ 1,442 AU$ 721
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SIA 14:00
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
        SIA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Xi'an - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:00
        15h 10m
        Direct
        XIY 01:10
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Mon, Aug 31 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 573 AU$ 796
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 573
      • MEL 12:00
        15h 10m
        Direct
        XIY 01:10
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Thu, Aug 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        AU$ 573 AU$ 796
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 573
      • MEL 00:30
        26h
        1 stop
        XIY 00:30
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 9 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 370 AU$ 796
        54% off
        54% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 370
      • MEL 21:45
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:30
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Thu, Sep 10 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 374
        53% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 374
      • MEL 19:45
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        XIY 15:50
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 1 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 385
        52% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 385
      • MEL 19:45
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        XIY 15:50
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Sun, Sep 6 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 385
        52% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 385
      • MEL 21:35
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:40
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Sun, Sep 27 | Scoot
        AU$ 390
        51% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 390
      • MEL 19:45
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        XIY 11:10
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Fri, Sep 4 | Hainan Airlines
        AU$ 391
        51% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 391
      • MEL 21:35
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:40
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 29 | Scoot
        AU$ 391
        51% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 391
      • MEL 21:35
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:40
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Mon, Sep 28 | Scoot
        AU$ 391
        51% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 391
      • MEL 21:45
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:30
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 399
        50% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 399
      • MEL 21:35
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        XIY 00:40
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 30 | Scoot
        AU$ 409
        49% off
        AU$ 796 AU$ 409
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SIA 14:00
        Melbourne - Xi'an | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Xi'an

Choose from 10 carriers that fly from Melbourne to Xi'an, including China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia X.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines logo Beijing Capital Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Xi'an according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Melbourne to Xi'an

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Xi'an?

Average price of one-way flights from Melbourne to Xi'an purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Xi'an is March, with an average price of AU$ 403. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 918.

AU$ 918
AU$ 661
AU$ 403
AU$ 146
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 666
    Aug
  • AU$ 513
    Sep
  • AU$ 425
    Oct
  • AU$ 599
    Nov
  • AU$ 918
    Dec
  • AU$ 458
    Jan
  • AU$ 569
    Feb
  • AU$ 403
    Mar
  • AU$ 645
    Apr
  • AU$ 660
    May
  • AU$ 704
    Jun
  • AU$ 572
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Melbourne to Xi'an?

Average price of round-trip flights from Melbourne to Xi'an purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Melbourne to Xi'an are found during March, with an average price of AU$ 702. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,339.

AU$ 1,339
AU$ 1,021
AU$ 702
AU$ 384
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 792
    Aug
  • AU$ 908
    Sep
  • AU$ 974
    Oct
  • AU$ 733
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,339
    Dec
  • AU$ 866
    Jan
  • AU$ 865
    Feb
  • AU$ 702
    Mar
  • AU$ 825
    Apr
  • AU$ 929
    May
  • AU$ 1,106
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,156
    Jul

What's the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Xi'an?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Melbourne to Xi'an on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Xi'an is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 646
AU$ 583
AU$ 520
AU$ 457
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 613
    Mon
  • AU$ 555
    Tue
  • AU$ 623
    Wed
  • AU$ 520
    Thu
  • AU$ 646
    Fri
  • AU$ 592
    Sat
  • AU$ 573
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Xi'an (SIA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia X offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 370 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to XIY on Wed, Sep 9), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 691 departing on Wed, Sep 2 and returning on Wed, Sep 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Xi'an with the following airlines, including: Cebu Pacific Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 15 hours 10 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Xi'an (SIA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Xi'an is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Xi'an. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/-/W/-/F/- -- MU852 (12:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Xi'an, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 9, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 370.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Xi'an travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Xi'an is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Xi'an on August 19, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 703.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xi'an, with Melbourne Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (MEL-XIY) is by far the most common option on this route: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
  • The time difference between Xi'an and Melbourne is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne to Xi'an is AU$ 751. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Melbourne to Xi'an is AU$ 1,382. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Melbourne and Xi'an, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Flight from Melbourne to Xi’an

Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi province, china. It is located on the Guanzhong Plain in Northwest China. It is among the oldest cities in China. Xi’an is rich in preserving culture. It faces a temperate climate which is influenced by the monsoon of East Asia. It has a population of 8.7 million people. This city offers transport facilities like metro station, railway station, taxi, Express-ways, bell tower underpass and an international airport. It has an art district named Textile Town. It is home to many Chinese stars like Xu Wei, Zhang Chu and Zheng Jun. Yang Rou Pao Mo is a well known Xi’anese cuisine. The religion of Buddhism has considerable influence over the city of Xi’an.

Tip:The most pleasant season for visiting Xi’an is Autumn. Do carry warm wear if you’re travelling in winter.

Getting to Xi’an 

ReachXi'an Xianyang International Airportvia flights from Melbourne Tullamarine airport. It is located in the city of Xianyang and on top of that it is also the nation’s 14th busiest airport. The major carriers are Joy air and Hainan airlines. Various transport options are available to passengers arriving at the airport such as bus, train, taxi, car hire, etc. Direct flights to Xi’anare offered daily by Hainan Airlines. For cheap flights from Melbourne to Xi’an, look for the carrier Jetcost.

Tip:If you’re looking for cheap flights, the ones with a stopover in Hong Kong usually tend to be priced lower.

Take in The Sights of The City 

Xi’an used to be famous for the Silkroad but now also for terracotta warriors. The best season to visit Xi’an is autumn. Xi’an is about 3000 years old town which has more of burial sites such as tombs of the Zhou dynasty kings. One must also visit Pagodas which are located within the city, and they belong to Giant wild goose pagoda. There is a city wall which was built by Ming dynasty. The other sites which can attract your focus are the great mosque of Xi'an, the bell tower, the drum tower and the steel forest, etc. Travellers can enjoy the glamorous nightlife in the city with the music and fountain performance on the north square under the pagoda. For party-animals various karaoke bars, nightclubs and discos are available. There are many big shopping malls such as Kai yuan shopping mall and Century Ginwa shopping mall.

Tip: Take home a piece of this city’s history and shop for the curio, craft work and antique in the local markets. 

Best Areas for Accommodation 

While searching for Melbourne-Xi’an Flights, take a package with a hotel stay to reduce your overall cost. Look for accommodation in the city centre to stay closer to tourist destinations. For a quainter resort-style holiday, many nature-spots are present in and around the town.

Tip: For hassle-free journey plan your trip and stay on your decided fixed budget, book your Xi’an experience with Trip.com.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Melbourne toXi'an

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Xi'an?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Melbourne to Xi'an on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Beijing Capital Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Xi'an, with an average price of AU$ 536.

AU$ 404
AU$ 536
AU$ 669
AU$ 802
AU$ 934
Beijing Capital Airlines
AU$ 536
Beijing Capital Airlines
Hainan Airlines
AU$ 556
Hainan Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AU$ 653
Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 865
China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 883
China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 934
Sichuan Airlines

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