Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
Melbourne is three hours ahead of Guangzhou and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CAN to MEL flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Melbourne (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with China Southern Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is China Southern Airlines.
China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CAN to MEL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between CAN and MEL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
R 2,706 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,157. These fares can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from CAN to MEL by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CAN to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from CAN.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among the biggest draws.
