Cheap flights from Australia to China
How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to China?
To save on the cost of your flight from Australia to China, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 40% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $923 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,054.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to China?
November is one of the best times of the year to fly to China from Australia. Prices for November average $811 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $394. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a November flight can save you 81% on your journey compared to booking in August
When is the cheapest time to fly from Australia to China (AU - CN)?
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.
Cheap flights from Australia to China in May, June 2022
The best prices found for Australia to China flights in May, June
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Cheap flights to China from Australia found for this year
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Cheap Air Canada flights from Australia to China
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Last-minute flights from Australia to China
Late deals on return flights to China from Australia, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to China from Australia
The cheapest one-way flights from Australia to China
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Australia to China flights.
Which airlines flying from Australia to China have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of the carriers operating flights from Australia to China that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, and XiamenAir. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Can I find flights from Australia to China for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Australia to China for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Malaysia Airlines for just $1,098, but on average you can expect to pay $3,477.
Are there last-minute flights available from Australia to China for under $4,500?
There are currently 11+ open flights from Australia to China within the next 7 days for less than $4,500.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to China one-way?
$581 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cebu Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $688 and $1,020, respectively.
Flights to China from Australia
Can I fly to China from Australia right now?
Most visitors from Australia will not be allowed to enter China.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to China.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering China.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be presented upon arrival
Can I fly back to Australia from China?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from China are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from China are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.
Destination points for flights from Australia to China
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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to China
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Australia to China choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Australia to China
See what time of day planes typically take off from Australia to China
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