Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to Xiamen over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 393 and round-trip from AU$ 661. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Melbourne to Xiamen operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 66.7% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to Xiamen flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Xiamen are Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Cathay Pacific, among 10 carriers on this route. Hainan Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
Cebu Pacific logo Cebu Pacific
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Xiamen according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Melbourne to Xiamen

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Xiamen?

Average price of one-way flights from Melbourne to Xiamen 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 Xiamen is February, with an average price of AU$ 515. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,044.

AU$ 1,044
AU$ 780
AU$ 515
AU$ 251
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 761
    Sep
  • AU$ 662
    Oct
  • AU$ 617
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,044
    Dec
  • AU$ 545
    Jan
  • AU$ 515
    Feb
  • AU$ 580
    Mar
  • AU$ 648
    Apr
  • AU$ 662
    May
  • AU$ 1,031
    Jun
  • AU$ 730
    Jul
  • AU$ 653
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Melbourne to Xiamen?

Average price of round-trip flights from Melbourne to Xiamen 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 Xiamen are found during February, with an average price of AU$ 857. Conversely, the highest prices are found during June, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,534.

AU$ 1,534
AU$ 1,196
AU$ 857
AU$ 519
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,220
    Sep
  • AU$ 939
    Oct
  • AU$ 1,080
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,481
    Dec
  • AU$ 960
    Jan
  • AU$ 857
    Feb
  • AU$ 1,114
    Mar
  • AU$ 1,373
    Apr
  • AU$ 1,028
    May
  • AU$ 1,534
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,319
    Jul
  • AU$ 1,159
    Aug

What's the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Melbourne to Xiamen 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 Xiamen is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 810
AU$ 729
AU$ 647
AU$ 566
  • AU$ 688
    Mon
  • AU$ 647
    Tue
  • AU$ 715
    Wed
  • AU$ 763
    Thu
  • AU$ 695
    Fri
  • AU$ 810
    Sat
  • AU$ 752
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen during Labour Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Melbourne to Xiamen during Labour Day, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Melbourne to Xiamen are available on Oct 3, starting from AU$ 490.

AU$ 1,227
AU$ 859
AU$ 490
AU$ 122
  • AU$ 517
    2
    Oct
  • AU$ 490
    3
  • AU$ 690
    4
  • AU$ 1,227
    5
  • AU$ 973
    6
  • AU$ 901
    7

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Xiamen?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 393 (for example, MEL–XMN on Wed, Sep 30). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Hainan Airlines offers fares from AU$ 661, departing on Fri, Nov 6 and returning on Thu, Nov 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Xiamen with the following airlines, including: Xiamen Airlines Cebu Pacific Virgin Australia Philippine Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 9 hours 15 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Xiamen (XMN).
  • 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 Xiamen 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.
  • On average, 7 direct flights operate each week between Melbourne and Xiamen. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – MF804 (departure at 11:49)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Melbourne to Xiamen on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Sep 30, with one-way fares from just AU$ 393.
    · Compare airlines. Xiamen Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. December is generally the busiest month for travel to Xiamen.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Xiamen is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen on September 30, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 708.
  • Flights to Xiamen can arrive at: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). The most common route connects Melbourne Airport and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (MEL–XMN).
  • The time difference between Xiamen 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 Xiamen is AU$ 830. 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 Xiamen is AU$ 1,361. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Melbourne and Xiamen, 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.
  • Cebu Pacificare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to Xiamen. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flight from Melbourne to Xiamen

A port city with the most refreshing travel destination on the southeast coast of China, Xiamen is one of the scenic towns having tree-lined beaches. The home of beautiful islands, a trader city which was incidentally also considered a pirate city in history. The city is famous for its music, puppet shows, Gezi Opera, and events of a temple celebration. A city of various beaches, offshore islands, nineteen public parks and botanical gardens, the city is one of the most important commercial centres in the country.

Tip: Xiamen is well-known for its pleasant weather all-year-round.

Getting to Xiamen

The city is serviced by Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), an airport that serves thousands of foreign travellers each year. The passenger terminals offer a variety of services, and the airport itself is well-connected to the rest of the city via rail, bus or taxi. For direct flights from Melbourne via Tullamarine Airport(MEL), glance through flights offered by Xiamen Airlines. To find cheap flights to Xiamen from Melbourne, look for the flights provided by Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacificand Air China, among others.

Tip: Don't fret too much about jet lag as there's only a two hour time difference between Melbourne and Xiamen.

Take in The Sights of The City

There are several things to see in Xiamen that is likely to leave you amazed. Visit the Sunlight Rock Temple and the Nanputuo Temple. For a vacation through the city’s natural beauty, explore the Gulangyu Island and Xiamen Botanical Garden. Xiamen is top on the list for exciting nightlife, so go through the Haiwan Park Area and you'll find many bars and nightclubs. You can walk and relax along the coast, watching the sunset and enjoy the breeze. 

The city is also known as an excellent shopping destination. Everything from western stores to small back street markets is there around Zhongshan Lu. Items like art and crafts, spices and olive oils can be found along the harbour area.

Tip: If you’ve not much time for shopping you can get all the extraordinary things in the same market which runs along Zhongshan Park.

The Best Areas for Accommodation

Whatever your budget is, there’s accommodation for everyone in Xiamen. The 4 star and above hotels can be found in the Fujian area. If you want to explore the Xiamen islands, you can stay in rooms close to Zhonghua residential district area or Siming residential district area. You can find other luxury accommodations in the city close to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. 

Melbourne to Xiamen flights are frequent and so many that you can customise your search and get the best prices for your travel. If you have a travel budget, you can combine your Melbourne-Xiamen flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals. 

To experience the beautiful islands, botanical garden and the scenic beauty, visit Xiamen with Trip.com.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Melbourne toXiamen

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Xiamen?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Hainan Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Xiamen, with an average price of AU$ 574.

AU$ 402
AU$ 574
AU$ 747
AU$ 920
AU$ 1,092
Hainan Airlines
AU$ 574
Hainan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 754
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 774
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 949
China Southern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
AU$ 1,031
Xiamen Airlines
Cathay Pacific
AU$ 1,092
Cathay Pacific

How many flights are there each day from Melbourne to Xiamen?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Melbourne to Xiamen within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Melbourne to Xiamen depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday/Wednesday.

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Highest
3
Mon
4
Tue
3
Wed
4
Thu
4
Fri
5
Sat
4
Sun

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