Q: Can I fly back to Australia from China?

Returning to Australia from China COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from China are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia. Quarantine requirements Visitors from China are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to China . Flying to China in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Q: How long is the flight to China?

Flights from Sydney to China (Beijing) – 11 hrs 40 minsFlights from Melbourne to China (Beijing) – 14 hrs 45 minsFlights from Perth to China (Beijing) – 12 hrs 5 mins

Question 1

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

Accepted Answer

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Shanghai, followed by Beijing, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

Question 2

How popular are flights to China this year?

Accepted Answer

China has seen a 23% increase in demand for flights to the city compared to last year.

Question 3

Can I fly back to Australia from China?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Australia from China

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from China are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from China are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

Question 4

Can I fly to China from Australia right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Australia to China

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

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

Accepted Answer

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to China. Flying to China in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 6

When is the best time to fly to China?

Accepted Answer

Peak seasonMay, 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 SeasonLate 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Some pre-planning is necessary once you’ve found your cheap flights to China. This is a populous country so don’t book until you’ve checked the climate of the region you’re visiting, accommodation availability and whether your dates fall on a public holiday. Organised tours are a good choice in this respect as they can take the hassle out of obtaining tickets for tours and hotel rooms. For the cheapest flights to China during peak season book more than three months in advance.

Question 8

How long is the flight to China?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Sydney to China (Beijing) &#8211; 11 hrs 40 minsFlights from Melbourne to China (Beijing) &#8211; 14 hrs 45 minsFlights from Perth to China (Beijing) &#8211; 12 hrs 5 mins

Question 9

Which airlines operate flights to China?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

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.

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	$682	Average for return flights in May 2022
Return from	$2,039	From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai
One-way from	$641	One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to China

Cheap flights to China

Flights to China in 2022

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