Cheap flights from China to Australia from $228

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Australia

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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 29 December 2025.

Mon 29/1212:55PKX - SYD
2 stops39h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 13/109:20SYD - PKX
2 stops31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/12$673
Tue 30/1210:55PKX - SYD
1 stop22h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 15/113:30SYD - PKX
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/12$679
Mon 29/1206:55PVG - SYD
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Mon 12/111:25SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 28/12$689
Mon 29/1218:30PKX - SYD
1 stop33h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 9/115:10SYD - PKX
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/12$695
Mon 29/1214:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Mon 12/111:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 28/12$696
Mon 29/1216:30PKX - SYD
1 stop14h 55mXiamenAir
Tue 13/112:30SYD - PKX
1 stop26h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/12$698
Sun 28/1221:20PKX - SYD
1 stop34h 05mXiamenAir
Tue 13/112:30SYD - PKX
1 stop26h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/12$699
Sun 28/1223:00PKX - SYD
2 stops28h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 13/109:20SYD - PKX
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/12$704
Mon 29/1218:10SHA - SYD
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Mon 12/112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop23h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/12$725
Mon 29/1216:40PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Mon 12/121:25SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/12$734
Tue 30/1220:25PVG - SYD
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Mon 5/108:10SYD - PVG
1 stop32h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 29/12$805
Mon 29/1207:15SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$832

Find flight deals from China to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 29 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$658

One-way from

$228

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$854

Good round-trip deal

$526 or less

Good one-way deal

$266 or less
Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 10/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 00m total
  • China to Australia
23/2
  • 23/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • China to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 47% potential increase in price ($1,505 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 24% potential price decrease ($331 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Australia.

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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 29 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Australia that are best for you.

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China

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 18/3

11:55-11:00

1 stop20h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

21:30-11:25

1 stop16h 55m

$658

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/3

17:10-11:00

1 stop14h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

10:00-09:40

2 stops26h 40m

$661

ShenzhenSydney

SZX - SYD

SZXSYD

Shenzhen

Mon 23/3

23:05-14:55

1 stop12h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/4

20:50-19:55

1 stop25h 05m

$676

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 14/5

02:30-07:20

1 stop26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:15-01:30

1 stop17h 15m

$677

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

20:00-19:20

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:20-10:20

1 stop26h 00m

$680

ShenzhenSydney

SZX - SYD

SZXSYD

Shenzhen

Sun 22/3

06:40-07:55

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/4

09:45-02:15

1 stop18h 30m

$680

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 13/5

18:25-06:00

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

08:00-09:30

1 stop27h 30m

$694

ShenzhenSydney

SZX - SYD

SZXSYD

Shenzhen

Mon 23/3

21:15-07:20

2 stops31h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/4

11:00-17:30

1 stop32h 30m

$696

ShenzhenSydney

SZX - SYD

SZXSYD

Shenzhen

Sun 22/3

15:50-06:55

2 stops36h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

11:20-09:40

1 stop24h 20m

$696

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/3

18:00-12:15

1 stop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

09:20-09:40

2 stops27h 20m

$696

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $301). Flying from China to Australia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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 29 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from China to Australia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to Australia. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to Australia flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from China to Australia delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between China and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 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?

Thursday 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 5% of flights being delayed.

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 29 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China 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.

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from China to Australia?

    Airlines like China Eastern, VietJet Air, and China Southern fly from China to Australia in about 14h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h. China and Australia are separated by a distance of 7522 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 Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $156. Users have also found prices from $169 and $205 on AirAsia and AirAsia X, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $301). Flying from China to Australia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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 8 airlines flying from China to Australia

Discover the top 8 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 29 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$466Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$521Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$587Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$622Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$684Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$709Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest$795Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,196Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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