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Cheap flights from Australia to China from $248

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — PVG
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$451

One-way from

$248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$885

Good round-trip deal

$490 or less

Good one-way deal

$276 or less
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 6/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Australia to China
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Australia to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($359 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 February 2025.

Fri 28/220:45MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/313:00PEK - MEL
1 stop23h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$436
Thu 6/308:00MEL - PKX
1 stop16h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sat 29/322:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 21/2$451
Wed 12/321:30MEL - PEK
1 stop24h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 31/320:15PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$469
Sat 15/312:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 19/314:30PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$472
Sat 15/312:00MEL - PKX
1 stop14h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 19/313:00PKX - MEL
1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$472
Mon 24/220:50SYD - PEK
1 stop20h 20mSichuan Airlines
Sun 9/315:30PEK - SYD
1 stop20h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$478
Thu 6/312:00SYD - PKX
1 stop14h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 11/311:25PKX - SYD
1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$478
Sat 15/309:20SYD - PKX
1 stop33h 20mChina Southern
Sat 22/319:30PKX - SYD
1 stop21h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$479
Tue 11/321:00SYD - PEK
1 stop25h 45mHainan Airlines
Mon 24/310:00PEK - SYD
1 stop25h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$481
Fri 28/209:00MEL - PKX
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/322:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$486
Fri 21/320:45MEL - CAN
1 stop14h 05mHainan Airlines
Sat 29/307:55CAN - MEL
1 stop28h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$490
Wed 21/511:00SYD - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 28/511:30PEK - SYD
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$494

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 February 2025.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 29/3

22:20-06:00

1 stop28h 40m

$451

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

21:30-19:00

1 stop24h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 31/3

20:15-15:20

1 stop16h 05m

$469

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

12:00-23:55

1 stop14h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 19/3

14:30-10:00

1 stop16h 30m

$472

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

12:00-23:30

1 stop14h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 19/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop22h 05m

$472

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

20:50-14:10

1 stop20h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/3

15:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$478

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

12:00-23:30

1 stop14h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 11/3

11:25-11:00

1 stop20h 35m

$478

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

21:10-10:25

1 stop15h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 10/5

22:40-14:05

1 stop13h 25m

$492

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

21:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

Beijing Capital

Mon 24/3

08:00-14:55

1 stop27h 55m

$495

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

09:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 6/4

09:30-08:40

1 stop21h 10m

$511

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

22:45-00:30

1 stop28h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 13/4

01:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

$519

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 February 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 February 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to CN0 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 (5 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 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Hainan 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.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

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?

    $248 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 Juneyao Airlines and Scoot, with prices starting from $257 and $280, 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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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$236Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$383Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ScootCheapest$403Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$410Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$417Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$425Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$457Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$493Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsiaCheapest$498Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$511Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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