Cheap flights from Australia to China from $309

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 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to China flight deals. Data was last updated 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$587

One-way from

$309

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$942

Good round-trip deal

$560 or less

Good one-way deal

$324 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 2/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • Australia to China
24/10
  • 24/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Australia to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($392 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to China.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 August 2025.

Sun 2/1121:45MEL - CAN
1 stop24h 10mHainan Airlines
Sat 15/1107:55CAN - MEL
1 stop28h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/8$587
Fri 17/1020:45MEL - CAN
1 stop15h 10mHainan Airlines
Sat 25/1009:10CAN - MEL
1 stop27h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/8$588
Mon 27/1021:40MEL - CAN
1 stop15h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 21/1211:55CAN - MEL
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/8$590
Mon 1/907:00MEL - CAN
1 stop19h 20mBeijing Capital Airlines
Fri 5/907:50CAN - MEL
1 stop19h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 15/8$601
Sat 18/1001:25MEL - CAN
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1201:35CAN - MEL
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$621
Sat 4/1007:00MEL - PKX
1 stop17h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Sun 19/1007:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 14/8$622
Fri 17/1021:20MEL - CAN
1 stop27h 25mSichuan Airlines
Sun 2/1116:40CAN - MEL
1 stop18h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/8$627
Tue 14/1021:20MEL - CAN
1 stop27h 25mSichuan Airlines
Wed 22/1017:10CAN - MEL
1 stop19h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/8$628
Sat 11/1000:30MEL - CAN
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1201:35CAN - MEL
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$630
Thu 25/907:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1111:10PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$635
Sat 4/1007:00MEL - PKX
1 stop17h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Tue 4/1122:20PKX - MEL
1 stop28h 40mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 14/8$638
Mon 27/1011:25MEL - PKX
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Fri 14/1117:30PKX - MEL
1 stop25h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 14/8$641

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

21:45-18:55

1 stop24h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/11

07:55-15:10

1 stop28h 15m

$587

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

21:20-10:25

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 5/12

06:25-14:30

1 stop29h 05m

$595

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

20:45-10:25

1 stop16h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 25/10

22:40-15:10

1 stop13h 30m

$595

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

07:00-00:20

1 stop19h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 5/9

07:50-05:00

1 stop19h 10m

$601

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

07:00-00:30

1 stop20h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 1/11

17:45-06:00

1 stop33h 15m

$602

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

07:00-00:30

1 stop20h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 29/11

17:45-06:00

1 stop33h 15m

$604

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

21:45-18:55

1 stop24h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/11

21:00-15:10

1 stop15h 10m

$604

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

08:00-10:50

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 22/3

11:10-06:00

1 stop15h 50m

$615

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

01:25-02:15

1 stop27h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 4/12

01:35-05:30

1 stop24h 55m

$621

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

07:00-22:10

1 stop17h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 19/10

07:25-06:00

1 stop19h 35m

$622

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to China

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $439). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to China as you normally would.

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 16 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Australia to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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

    $346 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia X. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hainan Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines, with prices starting from $376 and $380, respectively.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $439). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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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Air ChinaCheapest$201Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$266Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$291Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$363Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$386Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$409Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$438Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$501Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest$519Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$570Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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