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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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — PVG
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$514

One-way from

$294

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,007

Good round-trip deal

$493 or less

Good one-way deal

$333 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 2/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Australia to China
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4/5
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 45m total
  • Australia to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($339 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 30 April 2025.

Fri 2/519:45MEL - CAN
1 stop23h 00mHainan Airlines
Sat 10/507:45CAN - MEL
1 stop28h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$514
Tue 4/1121:30MEL - PEK
1 stop21h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 13/1111:40PEK - MEL
1 stop24h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$517
Mon 27/1001:00MEL - CAN
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1121:25CAN - MEL
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$520
Wed 21/507:00MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/507:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$528
Tue 6/520:20MEL - CAN
1 stop16h 05mSichuan Airlines
Fri 9/512:00CAN - MEL
1 stop24h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$529
Wed 30/707:00MEL - PKX
1 stop20h 05mAirAsia X
Fri 22/802:15PKX - MEL
1 stop16h 05mAirAsia X
Deal found 29/4$536
Tue 27/521:30MEL - CAN
1 stop13h 55mScoot
Tue 3/610:40CAN - MEL
1 stop23h 05mScoot
Deal found 28/4$542
Thu 12/607:00MEL - PKX
1 stop17h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Wed 18/607:25PKX - MEL
1 stop19h 35mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 28/4$548
Sun 4/511:35MEL - SHA
1 stop23h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 10/508:10SHA - MEL
1 stop23h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/4$551
Mon 5/511:35MEL - PKX
1 stop24h 25mXiamenAir
Mon 12/516:15PKX - MEL
1 stop15h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/4$551
Fri 18/719:45MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Sat 16/809:00PEK - MEL
1 stop27h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$554
Thu 15/512:00MEL - CAN
1 stop23h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 30/513:00CAN - MEL
1 stop21h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$557

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to China that are best for you.

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Australia

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

21:45-00:30

1 stop28h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 18/6

01:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

$525

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

07:00-01:05

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 23/5

07:25-05:00

1 stop19h 35m

$528

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

19:45-19:10

1 stop25h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 31/5

09:10-14:05

1 stop26h 55m

$532

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

07:00-01:05

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 22/8

02:15-20:20

1 stop16h 05m

$536

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

21:30-09:25

1 stop13h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/6

10:40-11:45

1 stop23h 05m

$542

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

20:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 20/8

20:15-14:20

1 stop16h 05m

$543

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

07:00-22:10

1 stop17h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 18/6

07:25-05:00

1 stop19h 35m

$548

MelbourneShanghai

MEL - SHA

MELSHA

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

11:35-08:50

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/5

08:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

$553

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

19:45-11:45

1 stop18h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 16/8

09:00-14:05

1 stop27h 05m

$554

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PKX

MELPKX

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

11:35-20:00

1 stop34h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/6

11:05-09:35

1 stop20h 30m

$556

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $524). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 30 April 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.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches 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

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and China Airlines from Australia to China. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,068 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
732 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

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.

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

    $297 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Beijing Capital Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia X and Hainan Airlines, with prices starting from $315 and $344, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $524). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$235Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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AirAsia XCheapest$276Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$381Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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AirAsiaCheapest$391Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$401Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$416Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$455Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$509Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapest$520Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest$527Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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