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Cheap flights from China to Australia from $244

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SYD
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from China (CN0) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$543

One-way from

$247
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/12-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • China to Australia
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 40m total
  • China to Australia

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Cheapest flights from China to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Thu 26/1216:30PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 15mSichuan Airlines
Thu 9/121:30MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$554
Fri 27/1206:40CAN - SYD
1 stop25h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 12/113:30SYD - CAN
1 stop23h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$569
Thu 26/1222:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Thu 20/208:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 17/12$611
Thu 26/1222:50PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Sat 11/108:10SYD - PVG
1 stop30h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$613
Wed 25/1214:30PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 00mChina Southern
Wed 5/311:25MEL - PKX
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$617
Thu 26/1219:30PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 27/212:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$624
Wed 25/1213:00PKX - MEL
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 26/212:00MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$624
Sun 29/1212:55PKX - SYD
2 stops19h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 14/215:10SYD - PKX
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$627
Thu 26/1210:10SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 11/112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/12$633
Sun 29/1211:00PKX - SYD
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/221:00SYD - PKX
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$638
Sun 22/1212:50PVG - SYD
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/116:50SYD - PVG
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$655
Sat 28/1201:05PKX - SYD
Nonstop11h 20mChina Southern
Mon 17/222:10SYD - PKX
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$658

Find flights from China to Australia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

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ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/12

16:30-14:45

1 stop19h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 9/1

21:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

$554

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/3

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

21:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

$565

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 27/12

06:40-11:00

1 stop25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/1

13:30-09:45

1 stop23h 15m

$569

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/3

06:00-09:15

1 stop24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

21:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

$602

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/3

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

12:35-14:35

1 stop29h 00m

$603

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 12/3

10:45-12:50

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

14:05-09:30

1 stop22h 25m

$611

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/12

22:50-20:20

1 stop18h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/1

08:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

$613

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 29/12

12:55-11:00

2 stops19h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

15:10-09:35

1 stop21h 25m

$627

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/3

15:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

21:30-23:15

1 stop28h 45m

$636

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 29/12

11:00-11:00

2 stops21h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/2

21:00-05:15

Nonstop11h 15m

$638

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Best time to book a flight from China to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from China to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from China to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $129). Flying from China to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Australia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from China to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from China to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

The most flights from CN0 to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 18 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Qantas Airways and China Southern from China to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.3
Very Good
477 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.3
Very Good
754 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.0
Very Good
82 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

7.8
Good
356 reviews
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Beijing Capital Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $247. Users have also found prices from $257 and $280 on Hainan Airlines and AirAsia X, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $129). Flying from China to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from China to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from China to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$489Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$526Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$539Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$572Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$630Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$634Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$659Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$767Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$806Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$919Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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