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Cheap flights from Australia to China from $354

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
29 Jul — 5 Aug1
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 29 June 2026.

Mon 2/1106:15
MEL
-
PKX
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1101:05
PKX
-
MEL
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$858
Fri 7/821:20
MEL
-
PEK
2 stops22h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 14/821:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 24/6$861
Sat 1/807:00
MEL
-
PKX
1 stop19h 05m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Fri 7/807:25
PKX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 28/6$861
Sun 1/1100:45
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop20h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 25/1110:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop18h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 25/6$863
Mon 3/807:25
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop20h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 13/803:15
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop17h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/6$864
Thu 15/1015:25
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop22h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/1112:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop16h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/6$865
Wed 2/907:25
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop17h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/919:40
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop13h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 25/6$871
Wed 2/913:25
MEL
-
PKX
1 stop18h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 10/910:00
PKX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/6$871
Sat 29/807:25
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop29h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 17/918:40
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 25/6$876
Mon 2/1115:35
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop23h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 15/1112:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/6$881
Wed 19/810:05
SYD
-
SHA
1 stop26h 15m
China Southern
Thu 20/814:50
SHA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 25/6$887
Thu 1/1010:05
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Fri 27/1118:05
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 25/6$887

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 29 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$858

One-way from

$354

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,183

Good round-trip deal

$868 or less

Good one-way deal

$418 or less
2/11-24/11
  • 2/11-24/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Australia to China
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24/8
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • Australia to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($341 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 29 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

21:20-18:15

2 stops22h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 14/8

21:00-12:00

1 stop37h 00m

$861

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

14:05-12:05

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/8

22:30-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

$890

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

13:05-01:10

1 stop38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

02:10-19:35

1 stop15h 25m

$896

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

07:25-20:25

1 stop15h 00m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/8

19:40-22:15

1 stop24h 35m

$897

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

07:25-20:25

1 stop15h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/8

16:40-22:15

1 stop27h 35m

$899

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

07:25-20:25

1 stop15h 00m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/8

18:40-22:15

1 stop25h 35m

$899

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

14:25-10:45

1 stop22h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/8

19:40-22:15

1 stop24h 35m

$899

MelbourneBeijing

MEL - PEK

MELPEK

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

21:20-18:15

2 stops22h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/8

17:00-12:00

1 stop17h 00m

$915

MelbourneGuangzhou

MEL - CAN

MELCAN

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

06:45-09:25

2 stops28h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 31/8

18:45-20:20

2 stops23h 35m

$919

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Mon 24/8

23:30-01:00

1 stop27h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

02:20-21:30

2 stops41h 10m

$932

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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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 $787). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,437). 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 29 June 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to China at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Australia to China delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Australia and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 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 early afternoon 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.

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

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 20 June 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to China flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

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 29 June 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
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.4

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
34 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.4

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
1,396 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.4

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
7.5
Good
154 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.4

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
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
34 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.4

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 22h 55m. Fly via Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 9106 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?

    $204 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Shenzhen Airlines and Scoot, with prices starting from $237 and $247, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to China (average of $787). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,437). 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 29 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$145Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$189Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$232Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$333Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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VietJet AirCheapest$333Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$349Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$387Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$407Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$452Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$477Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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