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Cheap flights from Adelaide to China from $435

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — SHA
14 Sep — 21 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2026.

Mon 7/909:45 -
1 stop28h 55m
Sun 13/914:25 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 13/8$862
Mon 7/909:45 -
1 stop28h 55m
Tue 15/914:25 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 14/8$866
Thu 5/1111:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Tue 10/1122:50 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 10/8$899
Thu 5/1111:30 -
1 stop25h 10m
Tue 10/1120:05 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 10/8$899
Tue 8/909:45 -
1 stop16h 55m
Tue 15/915:25 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 11/8$957
Sat 31/1011:30 -
1 stop28h 10m
Sat 7/1120:25 -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 14/8$978
Sat 22/814:20 -
2 stops44h 15m
Mon 31/810:10 -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 11/8$982
Tue 8/907:15 -
2 stops16h 55m
Tue 15/910:10 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 11/8$989
Tue 8/907:15 -
2 stops27h 20m
Tue 15/918:10 -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 14/8$998
Wed 2/906:05 -
2 stops17h 45m
Sun 6/914:50 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 12/8$1,008
Thu 27/810:30 -
1 stop26h 20m
Sun 30/814:50 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 12/8$1,034
Wed 9/916:30 -
2 stops22h 40m
Wed 16/917:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 10/8$1,039

Find flight deals from Adelaide to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Adelaide to China flight deals. Data was last updated 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$862

One-way from

$435

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$846

Good round-trip deal

$1,150 or less

Good one-way deal

$454 or less
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 7/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Adelaide to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Adelaide to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2026.
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AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sun 6/9

21:50-22:20

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

14:50-08:55

1 stop16h 35m

$1,008

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Mon 28/9

10:30-22:20

1 stop13h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

14:50-13:45

2 stops20h 25m

$1,056

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Wed 2/9

06:05-22:20

2 stops17h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/9

14:50-08:55

1 stop16h 35m

$1,070

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Thu 27/8

07:40-22:40

2 stops16h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/8

18:10-13:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,085

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sun 6/9

07:40-22:40

2 stops16h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

18:10-14:45

2 stops19h 05m

$1,088

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ADLPVG

Adelaide

Mon 12/10

18:35-18:05

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/11

00:10-17:20

1 stop14h 40m

$1,126

AdelaideShanghai

ADL Adelaide - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ADLSHA

Adelaide

Sun 1/11

06:00-22:15

2 stops18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/11

20:50-09:55

1 stop34h 35m

$1,145

AdelaideZhengzhou

ADL Adelaide - CGO Zhengzhou

ADLCGO

Adelaide

Mon 26/10

11:30-00:05

1 stop15h 05m

Zhengzhou

Wed 28/10

20:00-10:00

2 stops35h 30m

$1,146

AdelaideChengdu

ADL Adelaide - CTU Chengdu

ADLCTU

Adelaide

Wed 9/9

16:30-10:40

2 stops19h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 15/9

21:15-08:55

1 stop34h 10m

$1,157

AdelaideGuangzhou

ADL Adelaide - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

ADLCAN

Adelaide

Tue 8/9

09:45-13:10

1 stop28h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 12/9

14:25-07:00

1 stop15h 05m

$1,163

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Adelaide with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to China?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to China (average of $948). Flying from Adelaide to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,834). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How often are flights from Adelaide to China delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Adelaide and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 79 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to China flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to China?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Adelaide to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 15 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Adelaide to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,453 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Southern
7.4
Good
175 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to China?

    Most people fly from Adelaide (ADL) if they book a flight from Adelaide to China. Adelaide is conveniently located just 6.6 km from Adelaide’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to China?

    Departing from Adelaide to China will take you 26h. Airlines will cover a distance of 7566 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to China one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $254. Users have also found prices from $410 and $513 on Singapore Airlines and China Eastern, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Adelaide to China?

    While some choose either Adelaide - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Adelaide - Shanghai Pu Dong, Adelaide - Guangzhou Baiyun is the most popular route from Adelaide to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to China?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to China (average of $948). Flying from Adelaide to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,834). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Adelaide to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$526Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$629Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$656Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$951Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,057Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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