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Flights to China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Sat 30/521:00
SYD
-
XIY
1 stop21h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 8/609:05
XIY
-
SYD
1 stop27h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 7/2$474
Sat 7/321:00
SYD
-
SZX
1 stop29h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 16/313:45
SZX
-
SYD
1 stop22h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$490
Thu 5/321:00
SYD
-
XIY
2 stops24h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 13/317:10
XIY
-
SYD
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$494
Thu 5/321:00
SYD
-
KMG
1 stop16h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 16/317:55
KMG
-
SYD
1 stop18h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$496
Thu 12/321:00
SYD
-
SZX
1 stop14h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 25/323:00
SZX
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 4/2$497
Thu 5/321:00
SYD
-
SZX
1 stop14h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 18/323:30
SZX
-
SYD
1 stop12h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 4/2$513

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Find flight deals to China

Find the latest flights to China in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Return from

$567

One-way from

$288

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$921

Good round-trip deal

$543 or less

Good one-way deal

$292 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Sydney to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($253 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.
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Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 7 February 2026.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

21:00-18:50

2 stops24h 50m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 18/3

20:05-14:55

2 stops15h 50m

$494

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

21:00-18:50

2 stops24h 50m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 13/3

20:05-14:55

2 stops15h 50m

$494

SydneyKunming

SYD - KMG

SYDKMG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

21:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

Kunming Changshui

Mon 16/3

17:55-14:55

1 stop18h 00m

$496

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:50-10:20

1 stop15h 30m

Shenzhen

Sun 5/4

20:55-19:35

1 stop20h 40m

$530

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

14:15-10:45

1 stop22h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 24/5

19:00-12:35

1 stop15h 35m

$546

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

14:15-10:45

1 stop22h 30m

Chengdu

Mon 25/5

17:00-12:35

1 stop17h 35m

$546

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

10:05-22:40

1 stop14h 35m

Chengdu

Sun 10/5

15:00-08:25

1 stop15h 25m

$546

SydneyChongqing

SYD - CKG

SYDCKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

16:50-01:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sun 22/3

01:10-14:50

Nonstop10h 40m

$560

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

10:05-22:20

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/5

21:50-19:40

1 stop19h 50m

$567

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:00-23:20

1 stop29h 20m

Shenzhen

Wed 18/3

07:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

$567

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Best time to book a flight to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight to China

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Sydney to China takes 20 hours 57 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to China. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to China are China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir.

China Southern
China Southern
From $424
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $344
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $361
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $400

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to China are Air China, AirAsia X and Scoot.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 7 February 2026.
The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 7 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern to China 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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,159 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

FAQs about flying to China

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Altay is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Altay typically cost $59, while return flights cost around $122.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around $314, however they can be found for as little as $289.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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