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Cheap flights from Sydney to China from $286

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — PVG
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$510

One-way from

$286
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Sydney to China
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Sydney 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 17 January 2025.

Fri 21/212:00SYD - CTU
1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 28/221:20CTU - SYD
1 stop34h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$510
Wed 14/510:05SYD - CTU
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Wed 21/522:00CTU - SYD
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/1$518
Sun 2/312:10SYD - SZX
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 5/312:40SZX - SYD
3 stops41h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$531
Tue 11/320:50SYD - SZX
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Wed 11/616:40SZX - SYD
1 stop19h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$537
Mon 24/320:50SYD - PVG
1 stop24h 50mSichuan Airlines
Mon 7/411:55PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$539
Tue 25/311:25SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 50mChina Southern
Thu 10/421:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$541
Tue 29/410:05SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Fri 23/519:20PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$541
Tue 18/221:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 26/209:00SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/1$549
Thu 27/312:00SYD - CAN
1 stop26h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 30/321:35CAN - SYD
1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$550
Wed 7/510:05SYD - CSX
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Wed 4/614:00CSX - SYD
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$557
Sun 4/511:00SYD - CAN
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/512:00CAN - SYD
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$557
Thu 13/220:50SYD - CSX
1 stop23h 30mSichuan Airlines
Fri 28/218:20CSX - SYD
1 stop18h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/1$565

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 17 January 2025.

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SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

12:00-01:15

1 stop16h 15m

Chengdu

Fri 28/2

21:20-11:00

1 stop34h 40m

$510

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

10:05-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

Chengdu

Wed 21/5

22:00-19:40

1 stop19h 40m

$518

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

12:10-17:10

2 stops32h 00m

Shenzhen

Wed 5/3

12:40-09:25

3 stops41h 45m

$531

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

20:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

Shenzhen

Wed 11/6

16:40-14:15

1 stop19h 35m

$537

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

20:50-18:40

1 stop24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/4

11:55-14:15

1 stop24h 20m

$539

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

11:25-12:15

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/4

21:50-19:40

1 stop19h 50m

$541

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

10:05-00:20

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/5

19:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

$541

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/2

09:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

$549

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

12:00-11:15

1 stop26h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 30/3

06:50-08:40

2 stops22h 50m

$550

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/5

11:00-04:45

1 stop19h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 20/5

12:00-14:15

1 stop24h 15m

$557

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SYD to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Vietnam Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Singapore Airlines from Sydney to China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
79 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 Scoot, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $286. China Southern flights start at $309 while deals on Air China start at $314 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Sydney to China, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Pu Dong or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Guangzhou Baiyun, as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to China are Atlas Air (100%), Juneyao Airlines (100%) and Air France (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to China?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $408. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $518 on average our data indicates $1,959 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$395Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$425Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$439Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$450Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$515Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest$517Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$523Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$553Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$555Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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