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Cheap flights from China to Sydney from $257

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Sydney

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

Round-trip from

$561

One-way from

$257

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,612

Good round-trip deal

$884 or less

Good one-way deal

$441 or less
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • China to Sydney
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • China to Sydney
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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

Thu 15/518:25CAN - SYD
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/612:50SYD - CAN
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$561
Tue 6/521:40SZX - SYD
1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 4/620:30SYD - SZX
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$563
Fri 21/316:55SZX - SYD
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/316:50SYD - SZX
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$569
Thu 15/506:50CAN - SYD
2 stops23h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 2/611:20SYD - CAN
2 stops25h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$582
Sun 1/608:15PKX - SYD
1 stop22h 45mChina Eastern
Mon 9/611:20SYD - PKX
2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$586
Sat 12/410:25XMN - SYD
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/421:00SYD - XMN
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$586
Wed 16/416:40SZX - SYD
1 stop19h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sun 20/420:20SYD - SZX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$588
Wed 9/417:10CAN - SYD
1 stop19h 05mSichuan Airlines
Sun 20/420:20SYD - CAN
1 stop21h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$588
Sun 1/619:30PEK - SYD
1 stop15h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 9/620:30SYD - PEK
1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$588
Fri 7/321:20XMN - SYD
1 stop34h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 20/321:30SYD - XMN
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$591
Thu 17/410:00PKX - SYD
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/408:05SYD - PKX
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$594
Sun 25/507:55CTU - SYD
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 31/511:00SYD - CTU
1 stop30h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$604

Find flights from China to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Sydney 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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China

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 15/5

18:25-06:05

1 stop33h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

12:50-09:25

1 stop22h 35m

$561

ShenzhenSydney

SZX - SYD

SZXSYD

Shenzhen

Tue 6/5

21:40-07:40

1 stop32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

20:30-00:10

1 stop29h 40m

$563

ShenzhenSydney

SZX - SYD

SZXSYD

Shenzhen

Fri 21/3

16:55-15:25

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

16:50-08:40

1 stop18h 50m

$569

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 15/5

06:50-08:30

2 stops23h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

11:20-10:30

2 stops25h 10m

$582

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 1/6

08:15-09:00

1 stop22h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

11:20-13:45

2 stops28h 25m

$586

XiamenSydney

XMN - SYD

XMNSYD

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 12/4

10:25-14:50

1 stop26h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

21:00-09:25

1 stop14h 25m

$586

ShenzhenSydney

SZX - SYD

SZXSYD

Shenzhen

Wed 16/4

16:40-14:15

1 stop19h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

20:20-15:25

1 stop21h 05m

$588

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/4

17:10-14:15

1 stop19h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

20:20-15:35

1 stop21h 15m

$588

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 1/6

19:30-12:35

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

20:30-12:15

1 stop17h 45m

$588

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 2/6

18:30-19:40

1 stop23h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

08:45-10:40

1 stop27h 55m

$590

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Best time to book a flight from China to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from China to Sydney

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from China to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 CN to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Sydney. 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.

When flying from China to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from China to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from China to Sydney. 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 CN0 to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines from China to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very Good

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from China?

    If you book a flight to Sydney from China, you will be flying to Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $257. However, be on the lookout for offers from Juneyao Airlines and AirAsia X, as they are both options that can get you from China to Sydney for a low price.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Sydney from China, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (90%), Qantas Airways (79%), Air France( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from China to Sydney?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $550. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $533 on average our data indicates $1,690 when flying from China to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from China to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 9 airlines flying from China to Sydney

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from China to Sydney. 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
China SouthernCheapest$487Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$524Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$527Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$549Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$631Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$634Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$655Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$827Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$882Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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