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Cheap flights from China to Australia from $290

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 December 2025.

Thu 25/1220:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Thu 12/321:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/12$524
Sun 7/1217:15CAN - SYD
1 stop18h 25mSichuan Airlines
Sat 7/321:25SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/12$536
Thu 18/1216:40PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Mon 12/121:25SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/12$631
Thu 25/1221:30PKX - MEL
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Thu 12/311:25MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12$651
Thu 25/1219:00PKX - MEL
2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 12/313:00MEL - PKX
1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12$660
Sat 20/1220:25PVG - SYD
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Thu 8/108:10SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12$665
Sat 20/1221:50SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12$665
Sun 21/1210:50SHA - SYD
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Fri 9/108:10SYD - SHA
1 stop15h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$674
Fri 26/1218:25PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:25SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$680
Fri 26/1216:50SHA - SYD
1 stop13h 35mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12$680
Sun 28/1220:00PEK - SYD
1 stop16h 20mHainan Airlines
Tue 13/121:00SYD - PEK
1 stop17h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$683
Mon 22/1218:25PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Thu 8/108:10SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12$686

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$524

One-way from

$290

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$871

Good round-trip deal

$536 or less

Good one-way deal

$439 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 25/12-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • China to Australia
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • China to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 23% potential price decrease ($340 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 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

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Depart

Return

Price

BeijingMelbourne

PKX - MEL

PKXMEL

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/3

22:20-06:00

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

08:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

$604

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/12

16:40-14:40

1 stop19h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

21:25-15:25

1 stop21h 00m

$631

GuangzhouMelbourne

CAN - MEL

CANMEL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/3

11:25-07:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:00-00:20

1 stop18h 20m

$654

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

10:50-06:35

1 stop16h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

08:10-20:20

1 stop15h 10m

$674

ShanghaiMelbourne

SHA - MEL

SHAMEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

12:25-16:35

1 stop31h 10m

$678

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

20:00-15:20

1 stop16h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

21:00-11:45

1 stop17h 45m

$683

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 13/3

06:40-11:00

1 stop25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

$691

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/12

12:10-10:25

1 stop19h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

12:30-08:50

1 stop23h 20m

$694

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/3

11:35-12:15

1 stop21h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

09:20-11:05

2 stops28h 45m

$694

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/12

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

11:25-22:15

1 stop13h 50m

$697

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Best time to book a flight from China to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from China with our price prediction graph.
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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 $329). Flying from China to Australia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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 4 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from China to Australia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% 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 16 December 2024.

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. Wednesday evenings 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 24% 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?

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 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 4 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
120 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 Beijing Capital Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines fly from China to Australia in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 05m. China and Australia are separated by a distance of 7543 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 $159. Users have also found prices from $172 and $209 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of $329). Flying from China to Australia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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 9 airlines flying from China to Australia

Discover the top 9 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 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$505Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$531Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$616Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$633Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$697Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$724Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$825Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,220Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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