What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

Currently, February 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.

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 $48, while return flights cost around $130.

How much is a return flight to China?

A return flight to China will typically cost around $261, however they can be found for as little as $261.

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to China, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 10 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 - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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Average price	$1,116
Good round-trip deal	$578 or less
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Tue 1/711:20SYD - PKX

2 stops28h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 11/709:00PKX - SYD

2 stops20h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/6$569

Sat 12/711:20SYD - SZX

2 stops34h 50mChina Eastern

Sun 17/811:05SZX - SYD

1 stop18h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/6$569

Sun 9/1110:45SYD - CAN

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1110:45CAN - SYD

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6$572

Tue 2/920:45SYD - CAN

1 stop14h 35mScoot

Mon 8/910:35CAN - SYD

1 stop23h 00mScoot

Deal found 28/6$585

Sat 16/811:20SYD - CAN

2 stops25h 35mChina Eastern

Mon 25/813:30CAN - SYD

2 stops40h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/6$594

Tue 28/1021:50SYD - SZX

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1011:15SZX - SYD

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6$600

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

Fri 1/814:10SYD - PKX

1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern

Sun 10/809:00PKX - SYD

2 stops20h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/6$569

Tue 2/920:45SYD - CAN

1 stop14h 35mScoot

Mon 8/910:35CAN - SYD

1 stop23h 00mScoot

Deal found 28/6$585

Sun 10/809:15SYD - CAN

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/902:30CAN - SYD

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6$592

Thu 31/711:25SYD - CGQ

2 stops27h 35mXiamenAir

Tue 12/813:30CGQ - SYD

2 stops17h 50mXiamenAir

Deal found 27/6$632

Sat 6/908:15SYD - PKX

1 stop31h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 28/920:05PKX - SYD

1 stop32h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 27/6$638

Thu 4/920:20SYD - PEK

1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines

Tue 16/915:30PEK - SYD

1 stop20h 45mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 29/6$666

Mon 1/911:30SYD - SHA

1 stop32h 30mHong Kong Airlines

Sun 21/916:10SHA - SYD

1 stop15h 40mHong Kong Airlines

Deal found 29/6$669

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Mon 4/819:45SYD - PEK

Nonstop11h 40mAir China

Sat 23/801:40PEK - SYD

Nonstop11h 10mAir China

Deal found 27/6$803

Thu 24/710:15SYD - CAN

Nonstop9h 40mChina Southern

Thu 21/808:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 40mChina Southern

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Sat 12/708:45SYD - SZX

Nonstop10h 10mChina Southern

Sun 17/819:10SZX - SYD

Nonstop9h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 27/6$840

Tue 14/1008:35SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Fri 28/1117:10PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 20mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 29/6$926

Thu 31/711:00SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 15mQantas Airways

Tue 19/820:20PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 40mQantas Airways

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Tue 12/811:25SYD - XMN

Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir

Tue 19/822:00XMN - SYD

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Deal found 28/6$966

Wed 22/1012:00SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 25/1100:15PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/6$972

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Sat 28/610:10SYD - PEK

1 stop27h 45mPhilippine Airlines

Sun 6/712:55PEK - SYD

1 stop17h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 27/6$984

Sun 29/620:20SYD - PEK

1 stop28h 55mSichuan Airlines

Tue 8/720:15PEK - SYD

1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 27/6$1,188

Tue 1/711:20SYD - PKX

2 stops28h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 11/709:00PKX - SYD

2 stops20h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/6$569

Tue 1/707:55SYD - PEK

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 8/708:55PEK - SYD

1 stop23h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/6$1,208

Tue 1/714:05SYD - PEK

1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific

Fri 11/713:40PEK - SYD

1 stop14h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/6$1,224

Sun 6/712:00SYD - CAN

1 stop23h 45mChina Eastern

Fri 11/706:25CAN - SYD

1 stop23h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/6$608

Mon 7/708:15SYD - CAN

1 stop27h 15mJuneyao Airlines

Thu 10/718:25CAN - SYD

1 stop33h 50mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 28/6$837

Wed 16/707:40SYD - PEK

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 31/707:25PEK - SYD

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6$886

Sat 19/713:10SYD - CAN

1 stop22h 10mScoot

Sun 27/710:35CAN - SYD

1 stop30h 55mScoot

Deal found 27/6$834

Mon 21/719:45SYD - CAN

1 stop21h 15mAir China

Wed 20/812:40CAN - SYD

1 stop24h 10mAir China

Deal found 29/6$813

Mon 21/707:40SYD - CAN

1 stop15h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 23/810:10CAN - SYD

1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/6$833

Thu 24/721:45SYD - SHA

1 stop13h 35mChina Southern

Thu 7/821:50SHA - SYD

1 stop19h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 28/6$670

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Fri 1/8

14:10-12:50

1 stop24h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 10/8

11:40-07:40

1 stop18h 00m

$569

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/7

11:20-20:10

2 stops34h 50m

Shenzhen

Sun 17/8

11:05-07:40

1 stop18h 35m

$569

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

10:45-00:30

1 stop16h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 25/11

10:45-12:50

1 stop23h 05m

$572

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

SYDCAN

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Tue 2/9

20:45-09:20

1 stop14h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 8/9

10:35-11:35

1 stop23h 00m

$585

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD - CAN

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Sat 16/8

11:20-10:55

2 stops25h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 25/8

13:30-08:00

2 stops40h 30m

$594

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

16:20-10:00

1 stop19h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sun 24/8

18:55-14:40

1 stop17h 45m

$606

SydneyChangchun

SYD - CGQ

SYDCGQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

11:25-13:00

2 stops27h 35m

Changchun

Tue 12/8

13:30-09:20

2 stops17h 50m

$632

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/9

08:15-13:25

1 stop31h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 28/9

20:05-06:15

1 stop32h 10m

$638

SydneyChangchun

SYD - CGQ

SYDCGQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

08:15-10:55

1 stop28h 40m

Changchun

Tue 16/9

21:15-06:15

1 stop31h 00m

$638

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

11:30-23:50

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

16:55-10:50

1 stop14h 55m

$649

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How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Sydney to China takes 18 hours 0 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?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to China are AirAsia X, Tianjin Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines.

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).

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 Korean Air, China Airlines, andHainan Airlines 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.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,101 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,101 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,101 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

China Airlines

8.3

Very Good

745 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,101 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,101 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,318 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,101 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

919 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,101 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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 $48, while return flights cost around $130.
How much is a return flight to China?
A return flight to China will typically cost around $261, however they can be found for as little as $261.
Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to China, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 10 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 - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to China. Price data was last updated on 22 June 2025.

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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 30 June 2025.

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 30 June 2025.

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, China Airlines, andHainan Airlines 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.

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What is the best airline to fly to China?

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