$284+ Cheap flights from China

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — MUC
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from China

Discover essential information about flights departing from China, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the China airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 6 March 2026.

Good round-trip deal

$188 or less

Good one-way deal

$15 or less
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Cheapest flights from China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 March 2026.

Sun 16/801:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
AirAsia X
Mon 14/905:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3$576
Sat 4/413:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
China Southern
Fri 10/410:20
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop27h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 5/3$582
Thu 14/510:20
CAN
-
SYD
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/511:00
SYD
-
CAN
1 stop38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$590
Sat 4/418:20
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
China Southern
Fri 10/410:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 5/3$592
Mon 18/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Mon 1/620:50
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/3$597
Thu 19/301:35
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
AirAsia X
Mon 23/306:15
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/3$599
Mon 30/311:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 12/420:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/3$599
Sun 29/320:15
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 16/420:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/3$600
Wed 1/420:15
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 8/420:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop19h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/3$600
Thu 2/411:55
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 9/420:20
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/3$602
Tue 26/501:35
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
AirAsia X
Sun 31/509:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 2/3$602
Wed 1/417:25
CAN
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 15/420:20
SYD
-
CAN
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/3$603

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Find flights departing from China that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 6 March 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

18:55-15:15

1 stop17h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

$604

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

16:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

21:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

$640

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

16:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

21:20-14:25

1 stop19h 05m

$640

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

$643

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

15:50-20:25

1 stop25h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

08:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

$643

ShanghaiMelbourne

PVG - MEL

PVGMEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

21:45-12:00

1 stop36h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:20-10:55

1 stop15h 35m

$643

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

09:05-12:00

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:20-15:20

1 stop20h 00m

$644

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 14/5

18:25-06:15

1 stop33h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

08:15-09:30

1 stop27h 15m

$667

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

21:55-10:35

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

11:35-17:00

1 stop31h 25m

$683

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 14/5

20:50-08:00

2 stops33h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

10:00-19:35

2 stops35h 35m

$704

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Travel insights for flights from China

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China (average of $903). Flying from China in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,679). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from China. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 6 March 2026.
  • What is the cheapest month to fly from China?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from China is April. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from China?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from China:
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    It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from China.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from China with no change fees?

    Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from China, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

  • Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from China become cheaper?

    Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alerts, which offers users the ability to be notified when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight from China today and book when you’re ready!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from China?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from China.

Can Cheapflights find flights from China with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from China, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from China become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alerts, which offers users the ability to be notified when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight from China today and book when you’re ready!

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