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Cheap flights from China to Australia from $320

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SYD
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$546

One-way from

$320
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • China to Australia
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 22/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m 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 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/308:50SHA - MEL
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Wed 19/311:25MEL - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$546
Thu 6/321:10PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/306:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$566
Thu 6/311:50FOC - MEL
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Fri 23/521:00MEL - FOC
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 17/1$566
Thu 6/309:00SHA - MEL
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/312:25MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$566
Sun 2/312:15CAN - SYD
2 stops19h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 9/312:10SYD - CAN
3 stops25h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/1$578
Tue 25/210:25CAN - SYD
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/314:05SYD - CAN
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$603
Wed 12/307:45PKX - MEL
1 stop23h 40mXiamenAir
Tue 18/312:25MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/1$636
Mon 24/212:55CAN - SYD
1 stop23h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 26/220:50SYD - CAN
1 stop27h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$652
Wed 5/301:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAirAsia X
Wed 19/306:15MEL - PVG
1 stop21h 05mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/1$658
Fri 7/317:50FOC - MEL
1 stop17h 55mSichuan Airlines
Sat 24/520:20MEL - FOC
1 stop21h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$668
Sun 2/307:30PKX - SYD
1 stop20h 00mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 22/308:35SYD - PKX
1 stop18h 55mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/1$686
Wed 26/220:15PEK - SYD
1 stop16h 10mSichuan Airlines
Thu 20/320:50SYD - PEK
1 stop20h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$689

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 17 January 2025.

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ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/3

08:50-09:45

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$546

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/3

21:10-15:10

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

06:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

$566

FuzhouMelbourne

FOC - MEL

FOCMEL

Fuzhou

Thu 6/3

11:50-09:45

1 stop18h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

21:00-09:35

1 stop14h 35m

$566

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/3

09:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

12:25-10:35

1 stop25h 10m

$566

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 2/3

12:15-11:00

2 stops19h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

12:10-11:05

3 stops25h 55m

$578

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 25/2

10:25-09:15

1 stop19h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/3

14:05-09:30

1 stop22h 25m

$603

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 12/3

16:30-10:25

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

12:25-23:50

1 stop14h 25m

$636

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 24/2

12:55-15:25

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/2

20:50-21:45

1 stop27h 55m

$652

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/3

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

06:15-00:20

1 stop21h 05m

$658

FuzhouMelbourne

FOC - MEL

FOCMEL

Fuzhou

Fri 7/3

17:50-14:45

1 stop17h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

20:20-16:15

1 stop21h 55m

$668

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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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from CN0 to AU0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern, Hainan Airlines and ANA 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
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Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $320. Users have also found prices from $346 and $364 on AirAsia X and Singapore Airlines, 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$410Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$499Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$526Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$541Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$613Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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XiamenAirCheapest$644Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$648Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$673Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$824Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$939Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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