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Flights to China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to China

Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Tue 27/1017:00 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 19/9$632
Mon 2/1113:25 -
1 stop29h 20m
Mon 9/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 17/9$636
Mon 2/1120:05 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 8/1100:15 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 17/9$674
Sat 7/1109:55 -
1 stop16h 00m
Wed 25/1123:10 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 18/9$678
Mon 9/1109:20 -
1 stop14h 10m
Wed 25/1111:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 18/9$687
Sat 7/1109:55 -
1 stop16h 00m
Fri 27/1111:15 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 18/9$708

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Return from

$764

One-way from

$319

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,234

Good round-trip deal

$652 or less

Good one-way deal

$356 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 17/10-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 30/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • Sydney to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/10

10:00-18:15

2 stops34h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$458

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

10:05-21:15

1 stop37h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$462
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

12:35-23:45

1 stop14h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$473

SydneyFuzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - FOC Fuzhou

SYDFOC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

21:25-16:20

1 stop21h 55m

Fuzhou

Mon 14/12

12:10-15:05

1 stop23h 55m

$750

SydneyWuhan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WUH Wuhan

SYDWUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

11:05-21:25

2 stops37h 20m

Wuhan

Sat 24/10

07:50-09:00

2 stops22h 10m

$757

SydneyHangzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HGH Hangzhou

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

20:05-21:55

1 stop28h 50m

Hangzhou

Thu 5/11

19:15-07:55

1 stop33h 40m

$768

SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

15:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 8/11

09:00-07:30

1 stop19h 30m

$772

SydneyFuzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - FOC Fuzhou

SYDFOC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

11:25-09:20

1 stop23h 55m

Fuzhou

Wed 28/10

19:30-10:35

1 stop12h 05m

$776

SydneyHangzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HGH Hangzhou

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

12:35-18:10

1 stop32h 35m

Hangzhou

Sun 8/11

13:40-10:35

1 stop17h 55m

$778

SydneyWuhan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - WUH Wuhan

SYDWUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

21:25-09:40

1 stop15h 15m

Wuhan

Wed 28/10

10:45-15:05

1 stop25h 20m

$782

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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 16 hours 40 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.

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 $358
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $331
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $635
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $560

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

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

Rainfall in China 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to China?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to China, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

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

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

The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

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
35 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

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
35 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

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
1,489 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

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
172 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

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
7.3
Good
243 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

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, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

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

    Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost $71, while return flights cost around $190.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around $1,014, however they can be found for as little as $241.

  • 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 35 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. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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