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Cheap flights from China to Australia from $263

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$478

One-way from

$263

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,612

Good round-trip deal

$663 or less

Good one-way deal

$390 or less
Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 14/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • China to Australia
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • China to Australia
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 21 February 2025.

Fri 14/311:00CAN - MEL
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/309:00MEL - CAN
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$478
Wed 12/321:30PKX - MEL
1 stop30h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Wed 19/309:00MEL - PKX
1 stop18h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 19/2$499
Wed 12/301:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/312:55MEL - PVG
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$516
Thu 13/322:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Mon 17/308:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 20/2$517
Thu 13/317:45PEK - MEL
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/308:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$524
Wed 12/302:30PKX - MEL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/308:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$535
Wed 12/301:35PVG - MEL
1 stop19h 10mAirAsia X
Sat 15/301:00MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 20/2$536
Thu 13/311:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Fri 14/320:45MEL - PVG
1 stop26h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$557
Wed 12/311:25PKX - MEL
1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 18/322:30MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$561
Sun 13/402:15PKX - MEL
1 stop16h 05mAirAsia X
Mon 28/421:45MEL - PKX
1 stop29h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 21/2$566
Tue 11/320:50SHA - MEL
1 stop33h 55mChina Southern
Sun 16/323:30MEL - SHA
1 stop25h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$571
Sun 1/608:15PKX - SYD
1 stop22h 45mChina Eastern
Mon 9/611:20SYD - PKX
2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$586

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 14/3

11:00-06:00

1 stop16h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

09:00-10:25

1 stop28h 25m

$478

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 12/3

21:30-07:00

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

09:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

$499

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

12:55-22:00

1 stop36h 05m

$516

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 13/3

22:20-06:00

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

$517

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 13/3

17:45-06:00

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

08:00-23:30

1 stop18h 30m

$524

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 12/3

02:30-23:45

1 stop18h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

$535

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

01:00-00:20

1 stop26h 20m

$536

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/3

11:35-15:10

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

20:45-19:55

1 stop26h 10m

$557

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/3

20:50-09:45

1 stop33h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

23:30-22:15

1 stop25h 45m

$571

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 12/3

11:25-11:00

1 stop20h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

22:30-11:25

1 stop15h 55m

$572

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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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CN0 to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines 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.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

8.4
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

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 $263. Users have also found prices from $301 and $321 on China Eastern and XiamenAir, 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$448Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$524Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$527Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$549Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$597Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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XiamenAirCheapest$627Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$631Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$655Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$803Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$882Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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