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Cheapest round-trip
$627
Typical prices: $660-$1,004
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 3/27Mon 4/2
MEL - HKG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$696
Typical prices: $699-$1,054
Hong Kong Airlines
Thu 11/8Mon 11/12
MEL - HKG • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Hong Kong Airlines. Average duration is 9h 18m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $579 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong (MEL-HKG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Hong Kong

Sat, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 2
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1:30 pm - 1:35 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
27h 05m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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2:40 pm - 6:30 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
12h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$627Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 2
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1:30 pm - 1:35 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
27h 05m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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2:40 pm - 6:30 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
12h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$629Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 2
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1:30 pm - 1:35 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
27h 05m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 6:30 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
12h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$630Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 2
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1:30 pm - 1:35 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
27h 05m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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2:40 pm - 6:30 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
12h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$633Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 29
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3:30 pm - 9:45 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
9h 15mnonstop
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12:20 am - 12:15 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
8h 55mnonstop
$705Cathay Pacific
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
Qantas Airways Logo
11:05 am - 5:35 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
9h 30mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:00 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
9h 30mnonstop
$720Qantas Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12
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11:05 am - 5:35 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
9h 30mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:00 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
9h 30mnonstop
$720Qantas Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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11:05 am - 5:35 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
9h 30mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:00 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
9h 30mnonstop
$720Qantas Airways
Tue, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:30 pm - 9:45 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
9h 15mnonstop
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12:20 am - 12:15 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
8h 55mnonstop
$733Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:30 pm - 9:45 pmMEL  Melbourne-HKG Hong Kong Intl
9h 15mnonstop
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11:20 am - 11:15 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-MEL Melbourne
8h 55mnonstop
$733Cathay Pacific
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Price, demand and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong typically range from $660 to $1,004. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $627, on Royal Brunei Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong at $663 round-trip.
•December ($1,148) and April ($872) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Key details for Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$364
Beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong

When to book flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Hong Kong based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:45 am and lands at 10:03 am
    • Latest: departs at 3:30 pm and lands at 12:48 am.

    The flight takes about 9h 18m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong takes 9h 18m, covering 4,602 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flight?

    Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong range from $660 to $1,004, with an average of $816 over the past 12 months. Anything below $660 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $816 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $579 round-trip via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared to $862 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    Cathay Pacific is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights are:

    • Cathay Pacific: 88% on time
    • Qantas Airways: 78% on time
    • Hong Kong Airlines: 65% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $69–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, night flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $627 to $5,517. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong looking right now?

    One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $518, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong pass through?

    One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong most commonly connect through:

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $779 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $873, a difference of $94.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    3 airlines operate flights between Melbourne Airport and Hong Kong. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Cathay Pacific
    • Qantas Airways
    • Hong Kong Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong?

    Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 04m, compared with 13h 06m via Adelaide (ADL) and 13h 24m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong is 3 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Hong Kong Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Hong Kong?

    Some of the most popular sights in Hong Kong are Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, King's Park and AsiaWorld-Expo. These are among the most viewed places in Hong Kong on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights?

    Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights:

    • Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection
    • British Airways: offers extra legroom

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Hong Kong Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • What lounges are available at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    There are a few options for airline lounges at Melbourne Airport. In International Terminal 2, you have SilverKris Lounge by Singapore Airlines, The Qantas Club, Emirates Lounge, Cathay Pacific Lounge, Air New Zealand/United Lounge and AMEX Lounge. If you are not eligible for airline lounge access, there are three open-access pay-per-use lounges: Marhaba Lounge, The House and Plaza Premium Lounge. Entry fees start at around A $ 60.

  • Are there facilities for people travelling with children at Melbourne Tullamarine?

    Yes, if you have children and need to keep them occupied before your flight to Hong Kong, you will find a children’s play area opposite Gate 15B in International Terminal 2 of Melbourne Airport. For passengers travelling with an infant, you can find baby changing facilities after security in the International Terminal 2 departures area.

  • How do I get to Melbourne Airport from Melbourne centre?

    Your transport options include a taxi/rideshare service or the dedicated shuttle bus. A taxi or rideshare will set you back anywhere from A $ 45 to A $ 70. The shuttle runs from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne centre; it costs about A $ 15 one way and A $ 28 return, and the journey takes roughly 19min.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $779, about $94 less than Wednesday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong trip for February. Fares historically average $663 round-trip in that month - typically $485 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Cathay Pacific. Over the past three months, 88% of Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 84%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 27m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Haikou Meilan Intl Airport (HAK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $579 round-trip on this route - about $283 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Hong Kong Intl Airport.

    • Regal Airport Hotel
    • Hong Kong Skycity Marriott Hotel
    • Regala Skycity Hotel by Regal Hotels
  • If you need to charge your phone before your flight out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), you can do so at one of the many charging stations located in International Terminal 2 on Level M, after security, near Gates 1, 2 and 3.
  • If you are travelling with children from Melbourne Tullamarine, you can keep them occupied before your flight at the play facilities in Terminal 2, opposite Gate 15B.
  • If you are feeling hungry on arrival at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), there are various options for a snack or meal in the arrivals area. You’ll find a French deli, a Pret a Manger, healthy choices at Root 98, as well as various local dining options.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Hong Kong?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways,Hong Kong Airlines

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Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines,Qantas Airways

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines,Qantas Airways

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines,Qantas Airways

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Hong Kong Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines,Qantas Airways

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines,Qantas Airways

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines,Qantas Airways

Cathay Pacific,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways,Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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