Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Guangzhou.
Every week, there are 14 Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, opt for the 07:00 China Southern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:20 with China Southern Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CAN to MEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
China Southern is your gateway to discovering Melbourne (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Southern.
With a dependable 95.28% of services arriving as planned, China Southern has the best on-time record for CAN to MEL flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CAN and MEL include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Sydney Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is 177 €. A return ticket is currently 393 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from CAN to MEL, book your journey two months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from CAN to MEL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
CAN's address is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from CAN touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Melbourne in March.
When reserving your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are among the biggest draws.


