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Flights to China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to China

Wed 9/913:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Wed 16/917:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 1/9$697
Mon 14/911:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Tue 22/901:40 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 1/9$698
Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Wed 28/1017:00 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 5/9$698
Sun 20/913:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Mon 19/1017:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 3/9$699
Mon 21/913:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Tue 20/1017:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 4/9$705
Tue 15/908:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 20/1020:45 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 5/9$710

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Return from

$772

One-way from

$376

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,204

Good round-trip deal

$645 or less

Good one-way deal

$352 or less
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 14/10-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Sydney to Shanghai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 19/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Sydney to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:50-01:05

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$414

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

14:10-22:15

1 stop34h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$415
Fastest return journey

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

11:25-08:50

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$461

SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

09:15-10:35

1 stop28h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 27/10

21:25-06:50

1 stop30h 25m

$796

SydneyXi'an

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - XIY Xi'an Xianyang

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

21:25-09:35

1 stop15h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 28/10

21:05-15:05

1 stop15h 00m

$810

SydneyFuzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - FOC Fuzhou

SYDFOC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

12:00-12:35

1 stop27h 35m

Fuzhou

Tue 24/11

09:00-09:05

2 stops21h 05m

$810

SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PEK Beijing Capital

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

21:25-23:15

1 stop28h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 28/10

15:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

$823

SydneyNanjing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

SYDNKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

21:25-18:15

1 stop23h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 28/10

13:40-15:05

1 stop22h 25m

$823

SydneyFuzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - FOC Fuzhou

SYDFOC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

08:50-09:50

1 stop28h 00m

Fuzhou

Wed 28/10

10:40-06:50

1 stop17h 10m

$826

SydneyXi'an

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - XIY Xi'an Xianyang

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

12:00-23:35

1 stop14h 35m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 12/11

22:00-09:30

2 stops32h 30m

$827

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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 17 hours 53 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 $354
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $327
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $628
XiamenAir
XiamenAir
From $554

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 Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.

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?

    Beijing Daxing Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Beijing Daxing Intl typically cost $77, while return flights cost around $183.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around $1,002, however they can be found for as little as $238.

  • 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 50 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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