How long is the flight from China to Australia?

Airlines like XiamenAir, Hainan Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines fly from China to Australia in about 15h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h. China and Australia are separated by a distance of 8032 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 $160. Users have also found prices from $223 and $225 on Scoot and China Southern, respectively.

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.

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).

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.

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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 $844). Flying from China to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% 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 morning 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 13% 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 China Southern,Air China, 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.

China Southern

7.4

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175 reviews

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Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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Sunil,July 2026

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Sunil,July 2026

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China Eastern

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China Southern

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Sunil,July 2026

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from China to Australia?
Airlines like XiamenAir, Hainan Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines fly from China to Australia in about 15h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h. China and Australia are separated by a distance of 8032 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 $160. Users have also found prices from $223 and $225 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 $844). Flying from China to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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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It’s optimal to fly from China to Australia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% 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 morning 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 13% 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 China Southern,Air China, 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.

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