Guangzhou (CAN) to Melbourne (MEL) flights
An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 30,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. One airline flies nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Melbourne (MEL): China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 4,690 miles (7,548 km) apart. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hong Kong, Darwin and Manila and more.
How many miles CAN to MEL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 30,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 35,000 | $53.50–220 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CAN to MEL
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book CAN to MEL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
CAN to MEL with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Darwin (DRW)China Southern Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Manila (MNL)Cebu Pacific Air the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)China Southern Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole wayAQ+1
- Via Denpasar (DPS)China Southern Airlines and TransNusa, then Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more8B
+2 - Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Sydney (SYD)China Southern Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way
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- Via Brisbane (BNE)China Southern Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia the whole way8B+1
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way+1
+2 - Via Perth (PER)China Southern Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 2 more+1
CAN to MEL: common questions
How many miles does CAN to MEL cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (35,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CAN to MEL?
China Southern Airlines flies nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Melbourne (MEL).
How far is Guangzhou from Melbourne by plane?
Guangzhou (CAN) and Melbourne (MEL) are 4,690 miles (7,548 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CAN to MEL award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Melbourne?
The most direct connections are through Hong Kong (HKG), Darwin (DRW), Manila (MNL), Adelaide (ADL) and Haikou (HAK). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.