Cheap flights to China
Flights to China in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 42% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop |
| Average price | $652 | Average for return flights in October 2021 |
| Return from | $1,853 | From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai |
| One-way from | $620 | One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to China |
Cheap flights to China in October, November 2021
The best prices found for CN2 flights for October, November
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China 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to China found for this year
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Last minute flights to China
Late deals on return flights to China, departing today and this week
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Can I fly to China from Australia right now?
Most visitors from Australia will not be allowed to enter China.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to China.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering China.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be presented upon arrival
Can I fly back to Australia from China?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from China must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Australia.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from China are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.
Cheapest prices for China flights by month
The cheapest ticket to China found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$703
February
$543
March
$483
April
$517
May
$535
June
$588
July
$627
August
$529
September
$597
October
$444
November
$449
December
$805
Currently, the cheapest month for flights to China is October. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.
When is the best time to fly to China?
Average China flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month
SYD - CN2 | Price | $538 - $1,310 |
CN2 | Temperature | 4 - 28 °C |
CN2 | Precipitation | 30 - 170 mm |
Peak season
May, September and October are the high season months when many Australians take cheap flights to China. Package tours are especially popular, such as cruising the Yangtze River or the visiting the Terracotta Army in Xi’an. But for those wishing to do independent travel then the trains are amazing in China; clean, affordable and extremely fast. Bus travel by comfortable coach is also a popular option if you’re exploring more than one city. These major public holiday dates usually see flights to China fill up quickly and make accommodation more difficult to find: Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb), Labour Day (1 to 3 May), Dragon Boat Festival (May/June) and University Holidays (June to September / January to February).
Off Season
Late November to February are the Chinese winter months which, in some regions, can be bitterly cold. So depending on the nature of your visit you may consider booking your flight to China at a different time. But because the country is so vast, there are other places where the temperatures are actually quite mild. Subtropical Hong Kong in the south for instance usually enjoys a temperate climate all year-round with temperatures around 16C in January.
Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?
According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Shanghai, followed by Beijing, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Shenyang.
How long is the flight to China?
Flights from Sydney to China (Beijing) – 11 hrs 40 mins
Flights from Melbourne to China (Beijing) – 14 hrs 45 mins
Flights from Perth to China (Beijing) – 12 hrs 5 mins
Which airlines operate flights to China?
There are many airlines operating international flights to China from Australian cities, including national carriers China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. China Southern Airlines handles over a third of all non-stop flights between Sydney and China and operates 14 direct flights per week. Beijing International Airport connects domestic flights to almost all the airports in China.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is located 30 km north east of the city centre and is connected by rail, bus and taxi. The Airport Express Train takes 30 minutes and is the quickest way to reach the CBD after you have got off your flight. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is served by the high speed Maglev Train which reaches speeds of up to 431 km/h, taking just eight minutes to cover the 30 km trip to the CBD.
China climate
When is the best time to fly to China?
Getting around China
What is good to know if travelling to China?
- China is such a vast country that there are endless experiences to be had.
- If you are looking for a city break check out these 3 Uniquely Shanghai Experiences
- If you are after a winter wonderland experience look no further than the Harbin International Ice and Snow festival
- Believe it or not Hainan Island is gaining a reputation as a great Surfing spot in China.
- If you are visiting the capital Beijing, check and see whether the vast underground city is open.
How popular are flights to China this year?
China has seen a 49% decrease in demand for flights to the city compared to last year.