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Cheap flights from Australia to China from $290

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — PVG
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to China (CN0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$456

One-way from

$290

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less

Good one-way deal

$289 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 12/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Australia to China
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Australia to China
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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 21 January 2025.

Wed 12/321:30MEL - PEK
1 stop28h 45mSichuan Airlines
Fri 21/315:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/1$456
Mon 3/312:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 31/319:30PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1$461
Fri 7/320:45MEL - PEK
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/308:30PEK - MEL
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$480
Fri 21/220:45MEL - PEK
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/313:00PEK - MEL
1 stop23h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/1$514
Thu 13/208:00MEL - CAN
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/317:45CAN - MEL
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$514
Tue 25/321:30MEL - PVG
1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 30/315:10PVG - MEL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/1$522
Wed 19/220:15MEL - PEK
Nonstop11h 40mAir China
Sun 9/301:00PEK - MEL
Nonstop11h 45mAir China
Deal found 21/1$528
Fri 21/212:10SYD - CAN
2 stops40h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 28/206:35CAN - SYD
2 stops25h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/1$528
Fri 7/306:15MEL - PVG
1 stop25h 30mAirAsia X
Wed 12/301:35PVG - MEL
1 stop24h 25mAirAsia X
Deal found 20/1$530
Tue 4/312:25MEL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mXiamenAir
Tue 11/321:45SHA - MEL
1 stop33h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 20/1$531
Sat 1/321:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 50mHainan Airlines
Fri 28/309:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/1$533
Mon 17/221:00SYD - SHA
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Tue 4/316:50SHA - SYD
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 20/1$536

Find flights from Australia to China within your budget

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 21 January 2025.

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MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

21:30-23:15

1 stop28h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 21/3

15:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$456

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

12:00-10:25

1 stop25h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 31/3

14:30-13:40

1 stop20h 10m

$461

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:45-23:45

1 stop30h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 14/3

08:30-14:45

1 stop27h 15m

$480

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

20:45-11:25

1 stop17h 40m

Beijing Capital

Thu 13/3

13:00-15:10

1 stop23h 10m

$514

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

08:00-00:55

1 stop19h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 27/3

17:45-06:00

1 stop33h 15m

$514

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

21:30-15:15

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/3

15:10-15:20

1 stop21h 10m

$522

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

20:15-04:55

Nonstop11h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/3

01:00-15:45

Nonstop11h 45m

$528

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

12:10-01:40

2 stops40h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 28/2

06:35-11:00

2 stops25h 25m

$528

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/3

21:00-22:50

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/3

09:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

$533

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

21:00-11:10

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/3

16:50-20:20

1 stop24h 30m

$536

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to China

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 January 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.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to China. 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 January 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 21 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern and Malaysia 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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
338 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
36 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
211 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

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?

    $290 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting from $299 and $328, 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 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$423Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$426Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$434Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$437Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$449Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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ScootCheapest$454Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$504Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$504Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsiaCheapest$514Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest$514Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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