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Cheap flights from China to Australia from $232

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$561

One-way from

$232

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,772

Good round-trip deal

$524 or less

Good one-way deal

$277 or less
22/2-8/3
  • 22/2-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • China to Australia
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27/2
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • China to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 44% potential increase in price ($1,379 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 22% potential price decrease ($324 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 8 January 2026.

Sun 22/201:35CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/310:45SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$561
Tue 5/501:35CAN - MEL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/513:00MEL - CAN
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$567
Mon 2/301:35CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/321:50SYD - CAN
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$567
Thu 28/515:50PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sun 31/510:15SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/1$597
Wed 25/201:35PVG - SYD
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/311:15SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$614
Wed 14/1015:10PVG - MEL
1 stop15h 25mVietnam Airlines
Tue 3/1100:50MEL - PVG
1 stop16h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/1$629
Mon 30/321:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Mon 13/408:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$638
Fri 27/206:00PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/311:15SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$640
Tue 3/318:45CAN - SYD
1 stop33h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Tue 17/308:55SYD - CAN
1 stop28h 15mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 6/1$649
Tue 3/306:55CAN - SYD
2 stops21h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 4/310:00SYD - CAN
2 stops26h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/1$653
Thu 13/815:50PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sun 23/810:15SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/1$656
Fri 14/815:50PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sun 23/810:15SYD - PVG
1 stop28h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/1$658

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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 8 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Australia that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/3

01:35-20:35

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop25h 30m

$567

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

15:10-08:15

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

10:15-12:40

1 stop28h 25m

$597

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/5

15:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

10:15-12:40

1 stop28h 25m

$597

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 22/2

01:35-20:35

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

10:45-00:30

1 stop16h 45m

$603

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/2

06:00-09:15

1 stop24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

11:15-04:30

1 stop20h 15m

$640

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/3

18:45-06:55

1 stop33h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

08:55-10:10

1 stop28h 15m

$650

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/3

06:55-07:20

2 stops21h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

10:00-09:40

2 stops26h 40m

$653

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

$684

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 14/5

14:40-14:55

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

19:40-22:20

1 stop28h 40m

$687

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-07:30

1 stop15h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

09:20-14:20

1 stop32h 00m

$693

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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 $300). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 8 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from China to Australia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% 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 3 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to Australia flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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 8 January 2026.
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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
125 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.2

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
125 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
125 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.2

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
187 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.2

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.
Air China
7.2
Good
136 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.2

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 Vietnam Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Eastern fly from China to Australia in about 15h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 05m. China and Australia are separated by a distance of 7858 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 $167 and $201 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 $300). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$465Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$519Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$585Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$621Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$682Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$708Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest$793Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,193Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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