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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €185 and round-trip from €373. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Sat, Oct 31 | Hong Kong Airlines
      HKG 22:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 11:30
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €582 €656
      11% off
      11% off
      €656 €582
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Sat, Nov 7 | Hong Kong Airlines
      HKG 22:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 11:30
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €583 €656
      11% off
      11% off
      €656 €583
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Fri, Nov 13 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      HKG 14:40
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €373 €656
      43% off
      43% off
      €656 €373
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Mon, Nov 9 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      HKG 14:40
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €374
      43% off
      €656 €374
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Sat, Oct 31 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      HKG 14:40
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €397
      39% off
      €656 €397
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Mon, Nov 2 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      HKG 14:40
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €397
      39% off
      €656 €397
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Fri, Oct 30 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      HKG 14:40
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €397
      39% off
      €656 €397
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 11 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      HKG 14:40
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €397
      39% off
      €656 €397
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Sat, Nov 7 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      HKG 14:40
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €397
      39% off
      €656 €397
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      HKG 14:00
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      HKG 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Hong Kong - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 22:35
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      HKG 15:25
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Fri, Nov 6 | Scoot
      €185 €414
      55% off
      55% off
      €414 €185
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Fri, Nov 6 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €247 €414
      40% off
      40% off
      €414 €247
    • MEL 20:45
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      HKG 09:10
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 4 | Hainan Airlines
      €251 €414
      39% off
      39% off
      €414 €251
    • MEL 20:45
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 14:50
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Fri, Oct 30 | Hainan Airlines
      €251
      39% off
      €414 €251
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Fri, Oct 30 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €262
      37% off
      €414 €262
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 4 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €262
      37% off
      €414 €262
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Nov 24 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €262
      37% off
      €414 €262
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Oct 28 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €265
      36% off
      €414 €265
    • MEL 13:30
      27h 5m
      1 stop
      HKG 13:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 11 | Royal Brunei Airlines
      €270
      35% off
      €414 €270
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      HKG 14:00
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Jan 20 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €369 €511
      28% off
      28% off
      €511 €369
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Oct 28 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €380 €511
      26% off
      26% off
      €511 €380
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 4 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €382 €511
      25% off
      25% off
      €511 €382
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Mon, Jan 18 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      25% off
      €511 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 11 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      25% off
      €511 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Jan 13 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      25% off
      €511 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Thu, Jan 14 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      25% off
      €511 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Thu, Jan 21 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      25% off
      €511 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Jan 19 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €384
      25% off
      €511 €384
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      HKG 14:00
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Nov 3 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €367 €414
      11% off
      11% off
      €414 €367
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Nov 17 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €368 €414
      11% off
      11% off
      €414 €368
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Jan 20 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €369 €460
      20% off
      20% off
      €460 €369
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Oct 28 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €380
      17% off
      €460 €380
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 4 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €382
      17% off
      €460 €382
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Mon, Jan 18 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      17% off
      €460 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 11 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      17% off
      €460 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Jan 13 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      17% off
      €460 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Thu, Jan 14 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      17% off
      €460 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      HKG 14:00
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Oct 28 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €380 €618
      39% off
      39% off
      €618 €380
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Fri, Oct 30 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €394 €618
      36% off
      36% off
      €618 €394
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Sun, Nov 1 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €405 €618
      34% off
      34% off
      €618 €405
    • MEL 11:05
      9h 30m
      Direct
      HKG 17:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      €453
      27% off
      €618 €453
    • MEL 11:05
      9h 30m
      Direct
      HKG 17:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      €453
      27% off
      €618 €453
    • MEL 15:30
      9h 15m
      Direct
      HKG 21:45
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Thu, Oct 29 | Cathay Pacific
      €471
      24% off
      €618 €471
    • MEL 15:30
      9h 15m
      Direct
      HKG 21:45
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Oct 27 | Cathay Pacific
      €471
      24% off
      €618 €471
    • MEL 11:05
      9h 30m
      Direct
      HKG 17:35
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
      €476
      23% off
      €618 €476
    • MEL 15:30
      9h 15m
      Direct
      HKG 21:45
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Mon, Oct 26 | Cathay Pacific
      €487
      21% off
      €618 €487
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      HKG 14:00
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Nov 3 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €367 €414
      11% off
      11% off
      €414 €367
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Nov 17 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €368 €414
      11% off
      11% off
      €414 €368
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Jan 20 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €369 €460
      20% off
      20% off
      €460 €369
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Oct 28 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €380
      17% off
      €460 €380
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 4 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €382
      17% off
      €460 €382
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Mon, Jan 18 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      17% off
      €460 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Nov 11 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      17% off
      €460 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Wed, Jan 13 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      17% off
      €460 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      9h 40m
      Direct
      HKG 19:40
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Thu, Jan 14 | Hong Kong Airlines
      €383
      17% off
      €460 €383
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      HKG 14:00
      Melbourne - Hong Kong | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Hong Kong are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of €333. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach €567.

€567
€450
€333
€216
    Cheapest
  • €378
    Oct
  • €403
    Nov
  • €474
    Dec
  • €333
    Jan
  • €399
    Feb
  • €411
    Mar
  • €405
    Apr
  • €450
    May
  • €567
    Jun
  • €364
    Jul
  • €462
    Aug
  • €431
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, February is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, with an average price of €600. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €928.

€928
€764
€600
€436
    Cheapest
  • €648
    Oct
  • €647
    Nov
  • €928
    Dec
  • €680
    Jan
  • €600
    Feb
  • €629
    Mar
  • €803
    Apr
  • €739
    May
  • €749
    Jun
  • €786
    Jul
  • €681
    Aug
  • €737
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€535
€485
€435
€385
  • €517
    Mon
  • €435
    Tue
  • €535
    Wed
  • €464
    Thu
  • €453
    Fri
  • €491
    Sat
  • €454
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is Hainan Airlines (from €243) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Hainan Airlines
From €243
Scoot
From €249
Royal Brunei Airlines
From €250
AirAsia X
From €265
Sichuan Airlines
From €287
Beijing Capital Airlines
From €294
Cebu Pacific
From €301
Xiamen Airlines
From €305
VietJet Air
From €317
Jetstar Airways
From €318

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. HU484

    Melbourne Airport

    20:45

    MEL

    10h

    Direct

    03:45

    HAK

    - M - - T - S
    Search

  2. HU705

    Haikou Meilan International Airport

    07:35

    HAK

    1h 30m

    Direct

    09:05

    HKG

    S M - W T F S

  3. HU484

    Melbourne Airport

    20:45

    MEL

    10h

    Direct

    03:45

    HAK

    - M - - T - S
    Search

  4. HU719

    Haikou Meilan International Airport

    13:30

    HAK

    1h 30m

    Direct

    15:00

    HKG

    S - T W - F -

  5. TR039

    Melbourne Airport

    21:30

    MEL

    8h 5m

    Direct

    03:35

    SIN

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  6. TR982

    Singapore Changi Airport

    16:00

    SIN

    4h 35m

    Direct

    20:35

    HKG

    S M T W T F S

  7. D7219

    Melbourne Airport

    06:15

    MEL

    8h 20m

    Direct

    11:35

    KUL

    S - - - - F -
    Search

  8. AK6128

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    19:45

    KUL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    20:50

    PEN

    S M T W T F S

  9. UO769

    Penang International Airport

    00:50

    PEN

    3h 55m

    Direct

    04:45

    HKG

    S M T W T F S

  10. BI006

    Melbourne Airport

    13:30

    MEL

    7h 10m

    Direct

    17:40

    BWN

    - M - W T F S
    Search

  11. BI635

    Brunei International Airport

    10:30

    BWN

    3h 5m

    Direct

    13:35

    HKG

    S - T W T - S

  12. JQ043

    Melbourne Airport

    09:15

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    13:25

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. AK369

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    17:20

    DPS

    3h 5m

    Direct

    20:25

    KUL

    S - - - T - S

  14. AK138

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    07:15

    KUL

    4h

    Direct

    11:15

    HKG

    S M T W T F S

  15. OD178

    Melbourne Airport

    07:45

    MEL

    6h 15m

    Direct

    11:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. OD178

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    12:00

    DPS

    3h 10m

    Direct

    15:10

    KUL

    S M T W T F S

  17. AK138

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    07:15

    KUL

    4h

    Direct

    11:15

    HKG

    S M T W T F S

  18. TR059

    Melbourne Airport

    13:00

    MEL

    8h 5m

    Direct

    19:05

    SIN

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  19. TR982

    Singapore Changi Airport

    16:00

    SIN

    4h 35m

    Direct

    20:35

    HKG

    S M T W T F S

  20. OD178

    Melbourne Airport

    07:45

    MEL

    6h 15m

    Direct

    11:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  21. OD178

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    12:00

    DPS

    3h 10m

    Direct

    15:10

    KUL

    S M T W T F S

  22. AK136

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    13:20

    KUL

    4h 10m

    Direct

    17:30

    HKG

    S M T W T F S

  23. JQ043

    Melbourne Airport

    09:15

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    13:25

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  24. TR283

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    20:00

    DPS

    2h 40m

    Direct

    22:40

    SIN

    - - T W T F -

  25. TR982

    Singapore Changi Airport

    16:00

    SIN

    4h 35m

    Direct

    20:35

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Hong Kong International Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 7,420.7km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €185
Cheapest return ticket price €373

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport Flights

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

    Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport takes about 8 hours 46 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport departs at 00:45, and the last departs at 15:25, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €853 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Hong Kong International Airport to downtown is about 26km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • Cathay Pacific is a very popular airline operating an average of 8974 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport currently start from €185, and round-trip fares start from €373. The current lowest fare is a Scoot flight departing on Fri, Nov 6; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Hong Kong Airlines operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, with an average flight time of 8 hours 39 minutes, and around 33 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is €467. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Melbourne Airport to Hong Kong International Airport operates around 34 weekly flights, mainly by Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Hong Kong Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Hong Kong International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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