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, Sichuan 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 $43, while return flights cost around $119.

How much is a return flight to China?

A return flight to China will typically cost around $119, however they can be found for as little as $119.

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to China, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 5 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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Average price	$889
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Wed 21/511:00SYD - PEK

1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern

Wed 28/511:30PEK - SYD

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/2$496

Wed 21/511:00SYD - PKX

1 stop15h 05mChina Eastern

Wed 28/511:40PKX - SYD

1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/2$496

Tue 22/421:00SYD - PEK

1 stop19h 50mHainan Airlines

Wed 25/616:00PEK - SYD

1 stop20h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 19/2$497

Thu 3/409:45SYD - PKX

1 stop16h 00mChina Southern

Thu 22/519:30PKX - SYD

1 stop22h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 19/2$504

Sat 22/320:50SYD - CSX

1 stop23h 30mSichuan Airlines

Sat 29/318:20CSX - SYD

1 stop17h 55mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$512

Sat 22/320:50SYD - PEK

1 stop28h 25mSichuan Airlines

Mon 2/617:40PEK - SYD

1 stop18h 35mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 19/2$516

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Mon 17/309:20SYD - PKX

1 stop16h 20mChina Southern

Sun 6/412:00PKX - SYD

1 stop16h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 19/2$496

Fri 21/312:00SYD - PEK

1 stop14h 55mChina Eastern

Fri 28/311:30PEK - SYD

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/2$501

Sat 8/308:35SYD - CAN

1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/310:45CAN - SYD

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2$518

Sun 23/314:05SYD - CAN

1 stop22h 25mScoot

Wed 7/510:40CAN - SYD

1 stop30h 50mScoot

Deal found 18/2$521

Sat 22/308:35SYD - CAN

1 stop28h 50mJuneyao Airlines

Sat 29/318:35CAN - SYD

1 stop32h 55mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 19/2$530

Sat 15/321:00SYD - PVG

1 stop25h 55mHainan Airlines

Mon 31/320:15PVG - SYD

1 stop16h 00mHainan Airlines

Deal found 18/2$540

Sat 7/620:20SYD - CAN

1 stop27h 25mSichuan Airlines

Mon 23/612:00CAN - SYD

1 stop24h 15mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 18/2$543

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Fri 4/415:10SYD - HGH

Nonstop11h 40mChina Eastern

Tue 15/423:00HGH - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/2$743

Tue 4/320:40SYD - PEK

Nonstop11h 20mAir China

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Nonstop11h 10mAir China

Deal found 19/2$812

Tue 25/308:35SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 25mJuneyao Airlines

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Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 18/2$828

Thu 1/508:45SYD - SZX

Nonstop10h 20mChina Southern

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Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern

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Nonstop9h 25mChina Southern

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Nonstop9h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 19/2$889

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Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

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Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,051

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Nonstop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,458

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1 stop15h 55mJuneyao Airlines

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1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines

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Tue 25/220:50SYD - PVG

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/306:00PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 25/221:30SYD - PKX

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1 stop34h 10mXiamenAir

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Tue 25/208:35SYD - CAN

1 stop28h 50mJuneyao Airlines

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1 stop32h 55mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 19/2$530

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1 stop28h 50mHainan Airlines

Wed 12/309:00SHA - SYD

1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 18/2$576

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1 stop27h 20mChina Southern

Sun 23/321:50SHA - SYD

1 stop19h 30mChina Southern

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1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Mon 17/306:55PVG - SYD

1 stop34h 25mChina Southern

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Tue 4/320:40SYD - PEK

Nonstop11h 20mAir China

Sat 8/301:20PEK - SYD

Nonstop11h 10mAir China

Deal found 19/2$812

Wed 5/312:15SYD - PVG

1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 11/300:10PVG - SYD

1 stop14h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/2$715

Thu 6/313:30SYD - CAN

2 stops23h 10mChina Eastern

Fri 11/406:50CAN - SYD

2 stops22h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/2$519

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SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/3

09:20-15:40

1 stop33h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 22/3

19:30-20:20

1 stop21h 50m

$482

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

11:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 28/5

11:30-09:00

1 stop19h 30m

$496

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

11:00-00:05

1 stop15h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 28/5

11:40-07:40

1 stop18h 00m

$496

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

21:00-14:50

1 stop19h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/6

16:00-14:15

1 stop20h 15m

$497

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

20:50-22:15

1 stop28h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/6

17:40-14:15

1 stop18h 35m

$516

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

08:35-17:20

1 stop35h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 20/3

10:45-12:50

1 stop23h 05m

$518

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

13:30-09:40

2 stops23h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 11/4

06:50-07:40

2 stops22h 50m

$519

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

13:30-10:10

1 stop23h 40m

Shenzhen

Fri 28/3

13:55-09:25

2 stops40h 30m

$523

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/2

08:35-10:25

1 stop28h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/3

18:35-06:30

1 stop32h 55m

$530

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

14:05-09:30

1 stop22h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 12/3

10:45-12:50

1 stop23h 05m

$538

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How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Sydney to China takes 17 hours 51 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 Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to China

The most flights from Sydney to China are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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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From $280

China Eastern

From $246

Hainan Airlines

From $226

XiamenAir

From $190

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to China are Tianjin Airlines, XiamenAir and Hainan Airlines.

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.

Temperature in China by month

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines and Asiana Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,039 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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

1,039 reviews

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8.4

Very Good

1,039 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,039 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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

446 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,039 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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

727 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,039 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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

1,301 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,039 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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.

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, Sichuan 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 $43, while return flights cost around $119.
How much is a return flight to China?
A return flight to China will typically cost around $119, however they can be found for as little as $119.
Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to China, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 5 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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What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

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The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

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

What is the best airline to fly to China?

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Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

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