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Cheap flights from China to Australia from $238

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 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
18 juin — 25 juin1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 13 juin 2025.

Round-trip from

$488

One-way from

$238

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$837

Good round-trip deal

$672 or less

Good one-way deal

$500 or less
9/7-20/7
  • 9/7-20/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • China to Australia
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19/6
  • 19/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • China to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from China to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 juin 2025.

mer. 9/701:35CAN - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
dim. 20/707:00MEL - CAN
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$488
mer. 18/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
jeu. 31/720:20SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/6$525
lun. 23/614:50SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 50mChina Southern
lun. 7/708:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6$540
lun. 23/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
lun. 7/708:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 10/6$548
mer. 30/701:35CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 28/1022:20SYD - CAN
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$574
sam. 23/810:35CAN - SYD
1 stop23h 00mScoot
ven. 5/912:50SYD - CAN
1 stop22h 30mScoot
Deal found 11/6$585
lun. 16/602:00PVG - SYD
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
mer. 10/909:15SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$599
lun. 15/910:35CAN - MEL
1 stop31h 40mScoot
ven. 31/1013:35MEL - CAN
1 stop22h 55mScoot
Deal found 12/6$603
lun. 7/708:25PEK - SYD
1 stop27h 50mSichuan Airlines
mer. 16/720:20SYD - PEK
1 stop28h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$616
lun. 18/802:15PKX - SYD
1 stop27h 35mAirAsia X
sam. 30/821:15SYD - PKX
1 stop29h 50mAirAsia X
Deal found 12/6$622
lun. 16/613:00PEK - SYD
1 stop23h 15mHainan Airlines
mar. 1/721:00SYD - PEK
1 stop21h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/6$625
ven. 22/810:00PKX - SYD
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
dim. 31/810:15SYD - PKX
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 10/6$631

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Australia 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 13 juin 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Australia that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

mer. 9/7

01:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

dim. 20/7

07:00-04:45

1 stop23h 45m

$488

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 23/6

14:50-19:40

1 stop26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 7/7

08:45-08:50

1 stop26h 05m

$540

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 23/6

21:55-19:40

1 stop19h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 7/7

08:45-12:15

1 stop29h 30m

$548

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 4/7

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dim. 13/7

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

$554

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

mer. 30/7

01:35-20:00

1 stop16h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 28/10

22:20-20:20

1 stop25h 00m

$574

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

sam. 23/8

10:35-11:35

1 stop23h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven. 5/9

12:50-09:20

1 stop22h 30m

$585

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

lun. 15/9

10:35-20:15

1 stop31h 40m

Melbourne

ven. 31/10

13:35-09:30

1 stop22h 55m

$603

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

lun. 7/7

08:25-14:15

1 stop27h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer. 16/7

20:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

$616

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

lun. 18/8

02:15-07:50

1 stop27h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sam. 30/8

21:15-01:05

1 stop29h 50m

$622

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

ven. 22/8

10:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dim. 31/8

10:15-00:10

1 stop15h 55m

$631

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Best time to book a flight from China to Australia

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $129). Flying from China to Australia 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 juin 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Australia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia 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 Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 13 juin 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $278. Users have also found prices from $304 and $330 on VietJet Air and Juneyao Airlines, 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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $129). Flying from China to Australia 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 10 airlines flying from China to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from China to Australia. 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 13 juin 2025.
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China EasternCheapest$391Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$470Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$481Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$513Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$516Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$618Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$623Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$705Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$792Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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