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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,531. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Xiamen.R 5,363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,363, select.
Xiamen.R 5,941 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,941, select.
Xiamen.R 5,942 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,942, select.
Xiamen.R 5,946 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,946, select.
Xiamen.R 5,946 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,946, select.
Xiamen.R 5,975 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,975, select.
Xiamen.R 6,280 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,280, select.
Xiamen.R 6,562 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Xiamen Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,562, select.
Xiamen.R 6,774 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,774, select.
Xiamen.R 7,263 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Xiamen Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,263, select.
Xiamen.R 7,293 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Xiamen Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,293, select.
Xiamen.R 7,295 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Xiamen Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,295, select.
Xiamen.R 8,046 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,046, select.
Xiamen.R 8,113 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Xiamen Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,113, select.
Xiamen.R 8,136 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Xiamen Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,136, select.
Xiamen.R 8,145 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Xiamen Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Xiamen.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,145, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from R 5,363
Aug
from R 5,946
Sep
from R 5,946
Oct
from R 5,941
Nov
from R 5,942
Dec
from R 8,046
Jan
from R 5,975
Feb
from R 6,774
Mar
from R 7,263
Apr
from R 6,280
May
from R 7,293
Jun
from R 8,912

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen

Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen: Alternative routes

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

Xiamen

11km from central Xiamen
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from R 5,363
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Jinjiang

70km from central Xiamen
from R 8,570
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Melbourne to Xiamen: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,363
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time9 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineXiamen Airlines
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen is R 10,086. 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.
9 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen.
Xiamen Airlines flies direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen.
As of July 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Xiamen is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 31 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 Xiamen 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 Xiamen is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Cathay Pacific and Xiamen Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Xiamen.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Xiamen Airport (XMN): what you need to know

  • Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport.

  • The timezone in Xiamen is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.

  • Flights from MEL to XMN start at 11:35 — the earliest with Xiamen Airlines. The latest departure is at 12:35 with Xiamen Airlines. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport flights.

  • Your MEL to XMN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Xiamen Airlines is your gateway to exploring Xiamen (and maybe even some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Xiamen Airlines on this route.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for MEL to XMN flights is Xiamen Airlines.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and XMN:

    • Guangzhou Airport

    • Hong Kong Intl Airport

    • Sydney Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Xiamen Airport (XMN)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport flight is R 5,363. A round-trip fare is currently R 10,086. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to XMN.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEL to XMN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

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

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:

Arriving at Xiamen Airport (XMN)

  • If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near XMN:

  • Venture beyond Xiamen and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Xiamen Airport rental car from Hertz.

  • Give yourself a better shot at getting a great price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Xiamen Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart move.

When to fly to Xiamen Airport (XMN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Xiamen based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Xiamen is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xiamen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to XMN in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Xiamen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a visit to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.

  • Around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Xiamen

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.