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Cheap flights from China to Australia from $284

SHA — SYD
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Australia

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Cheapest flights from China to Australia

Thu 10/910:40 -
1 stop30h 40m
Tue 13/1018:20 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 23/8$672
Mon 31/812:55 -
1 stop24h 15m
Mon 21/914:10 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 23/8$695
Tue 13/1010:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Tue 20/1022:35 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 27/8$704
Thu 10/910:40 -
1 stop30h 40m
Mon 14/920:50 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 24/8$706
Wed 14/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sun 8/1109:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 25/8$708
Thu 10/911:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Fri 25/908:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 26/8$718
Mon 23/1111:55 -
1 stop15h 55m
Thu 26/1108:50 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 24/8$725
Thu 10/910:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Thu 24/907:00 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 24/8$727
Sun 18/1021:25 -
1 stop30h 50m
Mon 26/1008:50 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 25/8$737
Mon 31/821:25 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sun 6/908:00 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 25/8$740
Tue 27/1010:45 -
1 stop29h 05m
Fri 30/1013:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 25/8$740
Wed 2/910:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Thu 29/1013:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 22/8$741

Find flight deals from China to Australia

Round-trip from

$672

One-way from

$284

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,058

Good round-trip deal

$465 or less

Good one-way deal

$474 or less
10/9-13/10
  • 10/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • China to Australia
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  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • China to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($181 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/9

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

20:20-10:25

1 stop16h 05m

$758

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MEL Melbourne

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-21:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 4/2

08:40-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

$818

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/10

21:25-07:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

09:00-20:20

1 stop14h 20m

$842

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/9

21:45-19:25

1 stop19h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

$844

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/10

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

22:15-00:30

2 stops29h 15m

$847

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/11

07:30-13:00

1 stop26h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

22:15-00:30

2 stops29h 15m

$847

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 23/10

08:00-11:00

2 stops24h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

13:00-10:20

1 stop24h 20m

$850

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 18/10

14:30-20:20

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

11:25-22:55

1 stop14h 30m

$850

ShanghaiSydney

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/12

11:30-08:10

1 stop17h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/12

20:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

$858

BeijingMelbourne

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - MEL Melbourne

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 10/10

21:00-11:00

2 stops35h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

13:00-20:40

1 stop34h 40m

$858

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Australia

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $853). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,400). 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 AU?

It’s optimal to fly from China to Australia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

How often are flights from China to Australia delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between China and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to Australia flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from China to Australia?

The price you pay for your flight from China to Australia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China,China Southern, andChina Eastern from China to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from China to Australia?

    Airlines like Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines fly from China to Australia in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 05m. China and Australia are separated by a distance of 9106 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $158. Users have also found prices from $220 and $222 on Scoot and China Southern, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $853). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,400). 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 7 airlines flying from China to Australia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$549Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$602Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$619Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$819Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$875Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$937Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,495Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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