What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to China . Flying to China in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to China?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Beijing Capital Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost $50, while return flights cost around $198.

How much is a return flight to China?

A return flight to China will typically cost around $178, however they can be found for as little as $141.

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to China, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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Tue 31/1212:30SYD - SHA

1 stop27h 10mXiamenAir

Tue 7/121:45SHA - SYD

1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir

Deal found 17/12$954

Mon 30/1216:50SYD - CAN

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/115:30CAN - SYD

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,000

Mon 30/1221:00SYD - CAN

1 stop27h 50mChina Southern

Mon 6/117:50CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12$1,200

Fri 27/1221:30SYD - CAN

1 stop16h 45mChina Eastern

Thu 6/206:35CAN - SYD

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$1,205

Mon 30/1213:30SYD - HGH

2 stops24h 05mChina Eastern

Wed 15/123:05HGH - SYD

2 stops31h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$1,299

Sat 28/1210:15SYD - PEK

1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern

Mon 3/211:30PEK - SYD

1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/12$1,314

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Mon 17/221:00SYD - PKX

Nonstop11h 15mChina Southern

Thu 27/218:30PKX - SYD

1 stop22h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$613

Tue 18/212:00SYD - PKX

1 stop14h 20mChina Eastern

Sun 23/212:55PKX - SYD

2 stops19h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$614

Fri 14/220:40SYD - PEK

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/220:00PEK - SYD

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$616

Thu 13/220:50SYD - PEK

1 stop20h 20mSichuan Airlines

Wed 26/220:15PEK - SYD

1 stop16h 10mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 17/12$651

Tue 18/308:35SYD - CAN

1 stop28h 55mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 27/418:25CAN - SYD

1 stop33h 40mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 17/12$660

Sun 16/216:10SYD - PKX

1 stop17h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 25/209:25PKX - SYD

1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12$664

Thu 9/121:00SYD - SZX

1 stop14h 15mHainan Airlines

Fri 31/121:05SZX - SYD

1 stop14h 50mHainan Airlines

Deal found 18/12$670

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Sat 18/108:35SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 25mJuneyao Airlines

Fri 21/317:10PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 18/12$749

Wed 15/111:25SYD - CAN

Nonstop9h 25mChina Southern

Mon 10/308:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$795

Thu 13/309:20SYD - SZX

Nonstop9h 15mChina Southern

Sun 30/319:10SZX - SYD

Nonstop9h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$800

Sat 18/112:00SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 20/300:15PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$870

Sun 16/320:40SYD - PEK

Nonstop11h 20mAir China

Fri 28/301:20PEK - SYD

Nonstop11h 10mAir China

Deal found 18/12$918

Thu 16/112:30SYD - XMN

Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir

Sun 23/222:00XMN - SYD

Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 18/12$1,033

Wed 12/221:00SYD - PKX

Nonstop11h 15mChina Southern

Tue 18/201:05PKX - SYD

Nonstop11h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 18/12$1,038

Tue 18/308:35SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/300:15PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,281

Mon 6/110:40SYD - TAO

Nonstop11h 45mBeijing Capital Airlines

Wed 22/117:05TAO - SYD

Nonstop11h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,341

Thu 30/108:10SYD - CAN

Nonstop9h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 23/208:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/12$1,491

Sun 26/111:25SYD - CAN

Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/221:05CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,049

Wed 5/210:15SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 20/200:15PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/12$9,270

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Fri 20/1212:30SYD - PKX

1 stop24h 30mXiamenAir

Tue 7/121:35PKX - SYD

2 stops57h 50mXiamenAir

Deal found 18/12$2,654

Sun 22/1210:20SYD - PEK

1 stop26h 25mAsiana Airlines

Sat 4/110:50PEK - SYD

1 stop18h 30mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,030

Mon 23/1208:45SYD - PEK

1 stop14h 45mCathay Pacific

Fri 27/1218:35PEK - SYD

2 stops18h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12$2,343

Mon 23/1209:10SYD - PEK

1 stop27h 15mKorean Air

Thu 26/1201:30PEK - SYD

1 stop26h 25mKorean Air

Deal found 18/12$2,499

Tue 7/121:00SYD - CAN

1 stop13h 50mHainan Airlines

Fri 31/121:00CAN - SYD

1 stop14h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 17/12$816

Wed 8/110:15SYD - PEK

1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern

Wed 19/214:30PEK - SYD

1 stop20h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$1,124

Sat 11/110:40SYD - PVG

1 stop17h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines

Wed 22/107:05PVG - SYD

1 stop21h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 18/12$770

Sat 11/121:00SYD - SHA

1 stop28h 50mHainan Airlines

Mon 13/109:00SHA - SYD

1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 17/12$914

Mon 13/120:50SYD - PVG

1 stop21h 25mSichuan Airlines

Mon 24/216:30PVG - SYD

1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 18/12$718

Mon 13/121:00SYD - PVG

1 stop19h 50mChina Southern

Thu 27/222:50PVG - SYD

1 stop18h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 18/12$983

Tue 14/122:10SYD - SHA

1 stop14h 05mChina Southern

Wed 26/220:05SHA - SYD

1 stop21h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$676

Wed 15/122:20SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 00mAirAsia X

Sat 22/206:00PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 15mAirAsia X

Deal found 18/12$675

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Mon 13/116:50SYD - PVG

1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$370

Mon 13/120:50SYD - PEK

1 stop25h 10mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 17/12$346

Fri 31/120:50SYD - CAN

1 stop16h 35mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 17/12$419

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SYD - PKX

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

12:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 23/2

12:55-11:00

2 stops19h 05m

$614

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

20:40-05:00

Nonstop11h 20m

Beijing Capital

Fri 21/2

20:00-14:55

1 stop15h 55m

$616

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/2

21:00-05:15

Nonstop11h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 25/2

21:30-20:20

1 stop19h 50m

$616

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

10:45-01:15

1 stop17h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 17/3

02:30-09:15

1 stop27h 45m

$635

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/2

21:00-05:15

Nonstop11h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 21/2

02:30-09:15

1 stop27h 45m

$646

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/2

06:45-06:35

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 27/2

09:25-11:50

1 stop23h 25m

$649

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

08:05-09:30

1 stop27h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 20/4

18:25-06:05

1 stop33h 40m

$662

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/1

21:00-08:15

1 stop14h 15m

Shenzhen

Fri 31/1

21:05-14:55

1 stop14h 50m

$670

SydneyHangzhou

SYD - HGH

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

22:10-14:20

2 stops19h 10m

Hangzhou

Fri 28/2

10:15-07:30

1 stop18h 15m

$670

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/1

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 18/2

23:00-11:00

1 stop33h 00m

$673

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On average, a flight from Sydney to China takes 16 hours 49 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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The most flights from Sydney to China are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to China are China Southern, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines.

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China Eastern

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Hainan Airlines

From $226

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From $303

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to China are Hainan Airlines, China Southern and China Eastern.

Rainfall in China by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,021 reviews

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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

8.4

Very Good

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Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,021 reviews

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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

839 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,021 reviews

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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

8.3

Very Good

754 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,021 reviews

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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

1,331 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,021 reviews

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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.

Hainan Airlines

7.6

Good

38 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,021 reviews

Check prices

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.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Shanghai, followed by Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to China?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Beijing Capital Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?
Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost $50, while return flights cost around $198.
How much is a return flight to China?
A return flight to China will typically cost around $178, however they can be found for as little as $141.
Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to China, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).
Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?
Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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