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Cheap flights from Australia to China from $289

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 9 February 2026.

Tue 10/311:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Tue 17/318:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 8/2$553
Wed 4/308:40
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 05m
China Southern
Mon 9/320:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$554
Wed 4/308:40
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Mon 9/310:50
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop19h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$554
Sun 3/510:05
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Southern
Fri 29/521:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2$564
Sun 24/521:45
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop17h 10m
China Southern
Sun 31/517:50
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2$564
Sat 21/321:40
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop20h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 29/315:10
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/2$567
Mon 27/707:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop23h 45m
AirAsia X
Sat 1/806:00
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 6/2$571
Thu 5/313:00
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop13h 40m
Hong Kong Airlines
Mon 9/309:10
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 7/2$573
Thu 5/313:00
MEL
-
SHA
1 stop30h 50m
Hong Kong Airlines
Mon 9/318:10
SHA
-
MEL
1 stop14h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 7/2$573
Sat 7/309:20
SYD
-
PKX
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Sat 14/313:30
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop27h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$574
Mon 9/309:20
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop14h 50m
China Southern
Fri 13/311:25
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop17h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 4/2$576
Thu 5/311:25
MEL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 9/318:25
PVG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2$576

Find flight deals from Australia to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to China flight deals. Data was last updated 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$553

One-way from

$289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$916

Good round-trip deal

$491 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • Australia to China
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Australia to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 9 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to China that are best for you.

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MelbourneShanghai

MEL - PVG

MELPVG

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

01:00-04:45

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/3

01:35-23:45

1 stop19h 10m

$578

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

15:10-12:55

1 stop24h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 13/3

23:00-07:20

2 stops29h 20m

$580

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

10:45-00:20

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

06:00-09:15

1 stop24h 15m

$584

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

10:45-00:20

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

01:35-20:35

1 stop16h 00m

$587

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

12:35-19:30

1 stop33h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/3

09:15-10:55

1 stop22h 40m

$591

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

12:35-00:05

1 stop14h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/3

20:45-10:55

1 stop35h 10m

$594

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/4

20:50-00:20

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

01:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

$594

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

09:20-21:15

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

21:50-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

$597

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

21:45-00:30

1 stop28h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 10/5

10:20-05:30

1 stop17h 10m

$597

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

12:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

21:45-10:25

1 stop33h 40m

$601

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to China

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $346). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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 9 February 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to China in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to China. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to China flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Australia to China delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Australia and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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 9 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Sichuan 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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,160 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Australia to China?

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to China in 16h 20m. Fly via China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. There are 8011 km between Australia and China. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $187 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia and Scoot, with prices starting from $196 and $210, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $346). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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 10 airlines flying from Australia to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$186Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$208Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$265Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$330Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$333Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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VietJet AirCheapest$349Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$434Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$447Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$469Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest$503Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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