Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 8% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Australia to Beijing 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $780, or $780 for flights within the next 24 hours.
May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Beijing from Australia. Prices for May average $634 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $440. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 69% on your journey compared to booking in May
Yes, there are multiple flights from Australia to Beijing for under $1,942. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,866, but on average you can expect to pay $9,232.
Philippine Airlines is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. New policies for travellers booking flights from Australia to Beijing include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern flying from Australia to Beijing have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
There are no direct flights from Australia to Beijing, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
There are currently 2+ open flights from Australia to Beijing within the next 7 days for less than $2,978.
Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Australia to Beijing.
While some choose either Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp - Beijing Capital or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Beijing Nanyuan, Melbourne - Beijing Capital is the most popular route from Australia to Beijing.
The cheapest flight price from Australia to Beijing is $255. On average you can expect to pay $1,111. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Beijing Capital), can usually be booked for $1,866.
Vietnam Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada can get you from Australia to Beijing in just under 30h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Australia to Beijing from $2,219 return. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ANA, from $11,505, and Air Canada, from $13,029.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Australia to Beijing choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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$247 | $337 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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$244 | $393 | No cancel fee | 61% |
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$239 | $422 | No cancel fee | 63% |
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$268 | $447 | No cancel fee | 60% |
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$267 | $447 | No cancel fee | 49% |
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$368 | $465 | No cancel fee | 67% |
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$392 | $526 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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$406 | $588 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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$343 | $619 | No cancel fee | 66% |
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$375 | $620 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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