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Cheap flights from Sydney to China from $271

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 26/2. 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 Sydney to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to China flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$480

One-way from

$271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$886

Good round-trip deal

$492 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Sydney to China
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Sydney to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($360 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 15/309:20SYD - PKX
1 stop33h 20mChina Southern
Sat 22/319:30PKX - SYD
1 stop21h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$480
Tue 11/321:00SYD - PEK
1 stop25h 45mHainan Airlines
Mon 24/310:00PEK - SYD
1 stop25h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$481
Wed 19/313:30SYD - PKX
1 stop30h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 22/319:15PKX - SYD
1 stop35h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$484
Wed 21/511:00SYD - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 28/511:30PEK - SYD
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$494
Tue 1/421:00SYD - CSX
1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines
Wed 9/421:00CSX - SYD
1 stop15h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$497
Sat 22/320:50SYD - CSX
1 stop23h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 29/318:20CSX - SYD
1 stop17h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$510
Thu 27/208:35SYD - CAN
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/310:45CAN - SYD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$513
Sat 22/320:50SYD - PEK
1 stop28h 25mSichuan Airlines
Mon 2/617:40PEK - SYD
1 stop18h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$514
Fri 7/315:10SYD - CAN
1 stop22h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 16/406:40CAN - SYD
1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$517
Tue 1/412:00SYD - CTU
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 6/413:30CTU - SYD
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/2$521
Fri 21/320:50SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 25mSichuan Airlines
Fri 28/316:30PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$524
Mon 3/314:05SYD - CAN
1 stop22h 25mScoot
Mon 10/310:45CAN - SYD
1 stop30h 50mScoot
Deal found 20/2$533

Find flights from Sydney to China within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$480

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

21:00-19:45

1 stop25h 45m

Beijing Capital

Mon 24/3

10:00-14:55

1 stop25h 55m

$481

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

13:30-16:55

1 stop30h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 22/3

19:15-10:00

1 stop35h 45m

$484

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

$494

SydneyChangsha

SYD - CSX

SYDCSX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

21:00-13:15

1 stop19h 15m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Wed 9/4

21:00-14:15

1 stop15h 15m

$497

SydneyChangsha

SYD - CSX

SYDCSX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

20:50-17:20

1 stop23h 30m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Sat 29/3

18:20-15:15

1 stop17h 55m

$510

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

$514

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/3

13:30-09:45

1 stop23h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 16/4

06:50-07:40

2 stops22h 50m

$517

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

20:50-15:15

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/3

16:30-15:25

1 stop19h 55m

$524

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

14:05-09:30

1 stop22h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/3

10:45-20:35

1 stop30h 50m

$533

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to China

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to China

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $524). Flying from Sydney 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 SYD to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 Sydney to China as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney 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 SYD 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 ANA, Asiana Airlines and China Airlines from Sydney to China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very Good

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to China?

    For a flight from Sydney to China, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $271. Tianjin Airlines flights start at $282 while deals on Juneyao Airlines start at $282 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to China?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to China?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to China are Air France (97%), Juneyao Airlines (97%) and Qantas Airways (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to China?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $330. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $495 on average our data indicates $1,839 when flying from Sydney to China.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $524). Flying from Sydney 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 Sydney to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$383Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$385Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$414Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$438Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$478Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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AirAsia XCheapest$509Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$523Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest$530Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapest$536Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$536Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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