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Cheap flights from Australia to China from $321

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — PVG
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to China flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$519

One-way from

$321

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$905

Good round-trip deal

$428 or less

Good one-way deal

$291 or less
26/4-25/6
  • 26/4-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 15m total
  • Australia to China
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Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Australia 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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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Australia to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 27/308:00MEL - CAN
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/416:15CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$511
Sat 26/421:15SYD - CAN
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/622:00CAN - SYD
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$519
Sat 29/313:30SYD - CAN
2 stops25h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 5/409:00CAN - SYD
1 stop25h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3$523
Sat 3/521:00SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 50mHainan Airlines
Fri 9/506:45CAN - SYD
1 stop29h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$527
Sat 1/1120:50SYD - CAN
1 stop27h 55mSichuan Airlines
Sat 15/1116:40CAN - SYD
1 stop19h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$534
Tue 6/519:45MEL - CAN
1 stop18h 05mHainan Airlines
Sat 24/506:45CAN - MEL
1 stop29h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$538
Mon 28/420:20MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines
Thu 8/515:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 23/3$541
Tue 3/619:45MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 55mHainan Airlines
Sat 28/613:00PEK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$547
Mon 12/520:45SYD - CAN
1 stop14h 40mScoot
Mon 26/510:40CAN - SYD
1 stop22h 55mScoot
Deal found 25/3$547
Thu 8/507:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/522:05PEK - MEL
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$554
Fri 23/520:20MEL - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 26/515:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$558
Sat 24/521:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 28/508:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$560

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to China 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to China that are best for you.

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Australia

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/4

21:15-00:30

1 stop29h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 25/6

22:00-20:00

1 stop20h 00m

$519

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

21:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 9/5

06:45-14:15

1 stop29h 30m

$527

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

21:30-09:25

1 stop13h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/6

16:15-11:35

1 stop17h 20m

$530

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

19:45-11:50

1 stop18h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 24/5

06:45-14:05

1 stop29h 20m

$538

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

20:20-15:50

1 stop21h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 16/5

12:00-14:15

1 stop24h 15m

$539

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

20:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 8/5

15:30-14:20

1 stop20h 50m

$541

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

19:45-16:40

1 stop22h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 28/6

13:00-14:05

1 stop23h 05m

$547

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

20:20-10:25

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 31/10

16:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

$552

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

07:00-23:40

1 stop18h 40m

Beijing Capital

Thu 15/5

22:05-05:00

1 stop28h 55m

$554

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

15:10-14:20

1 stop21h 10m

$558

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to China?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $524). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 AU to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to China as you normally would.

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 inches 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).

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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, ANA and China Airlines from Australia to China. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

DFW - ICN

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to China. 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 Australia to China one-way?

    $321 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Juneyao Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scoot and Hainan Airlines, with prices starting from $328 and $339, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to China 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 Australia to China?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $524). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 Australia to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to China. 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$240Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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AirAsia XCheapest$336Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$355Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$388Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ScootCheapest$409Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$423Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$458Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$464Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$504Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapest$529Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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