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Flights to China in 2025

Find the latest flights to China in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2025.

Return from

$605

One-way from

$255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,008

Good round-trip deal

$516 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 27/5-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Sydney to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($339 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.
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Browse one-way and return flights deals to China on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 28 April 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 April 2025.

Mon 12/511:20SYD - FOC
2 stops25h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 15/510:30FOC - SYD
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/4$515
Mon 9/608:45SYD - PKX
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Thu 12/618:30PKX - SYD
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4$537
Thu 7/820:20SYD - PEK
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Wed 27/808:25PEK - SYD
1 stop27h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$540
Sat 3/520:20SYD - SZX
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Wed 7/516:40SZX - SYD
1 stop19h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$550
Fri 16/509:15SYD - PKX
1 stop17h 50mAirAsia X
Fri 23/502:15PKX - SYD
1 stop27h 35mAirAsia X
Deal found 28/4$565
Thu 5/621:00SYD - FOC
1 stop14h 55mHainan Airlines
Mon 9/610:50FOC - SYD
1 stop25h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$576

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to China that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyFuzhou

SYD - FOC

SYDFOC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

11:20-14:55

2 stops29h 35m

Fuzhou

Fri 20/6

13:20-07:40

1 stop16h 20m

$515

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

08:45-10:40

1 stop27h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/6

18:30-19:40

1 stop23h 10m

$537

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/8

20:20-19:00

1 stop24h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/8

08:25-14:15

1 stop27h 50m

$540

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

11:55-13:15

1 stop27h 20m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 1/6

06:30-18:05

2 stops33h 35m

$562

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

21:15-01:05

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 23/5

02:15-07:50

1 stop27h 35m

$567

SydneyFuzhou

SYD - FOC

SYDFOC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

21:00-09:55

1 stop14h 55m

Fuzhou

Mon 9/6

10:50-14:15

1 stop25h 25m

$576

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

11:20-10:35

1 stop25h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 20/6

08:30-07:40

2 stops21h 10m

$581

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/5

11:20-14:10

2 stops28h 50m

Shenzhen

Sat 31/5

21:40-07:40

1 stop32h 00m

$584

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/6

08:15-13:20

1 stop31h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 20/6

02:15-07:50

1 stop27h 35m

$595

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

09:15-02:15

1 stop19h 00m

Shenzhen

Sat 14/6

18:00-14:50

1 stop18h 50m

$595

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Best time to book a flight to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to China

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Sydney to China takes 18 hours 58 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to China. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

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 Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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.

China Southern

China Southern

From $280

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $270

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

From $226

XiamenAir

XiamenAir

From $190

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

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

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals 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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 28 April 2025.
The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 28 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as Korean Air, China Airlines and ANA. 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
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
729 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
855 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

FAQs about flying to China

  • 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 $49, while return flights cost around $208.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around $652, however they can be found for as little as $133.

  • 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 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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