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Cheap flights from Australia to China from $416

SYD — PVG
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to China

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Cheapest flights from Australia to China

Sat 5/1205:30 -
1 stop22h 35m
Tue 8/1202:05 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 5/11$791
Fri 6/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 05m
Fri 20/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 5/11$795
Mon 16/1116:50 -
1 stop31h 30m
Mon 30/1112:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 7/11$805
Tue 10/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 05m
Tue 8/1214:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 7/11$807
Mon 16/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 05m
Fri 27/1107:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 7/11$810
Fri 13/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 05m
Thu 26/1121:45 -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 6/11$813
Tue 10/1121:25 -
1 stop16h 05m
Thu 10/1210:45 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 7/11$813
Thu 12/1105:30 -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 18/1102:30 -
2 stops18h 15m
Deal found 5/11$814
Sun 22/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 05m
Sun 29/1121:45 -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 9/11$816
Mon 9/1112:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Wed 9/1210:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 7/11$817
Wed 11/1112:35 -
1 stop31h 10m
Wed 18/1116:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 9/11$818
Thu 19/1105:30 -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 16/1202:30 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 5/11$818

Find flight deals from Australia to China

Round-trip from

$791

One-way from

$416

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,139

Good round-trip deal

$700 or less

Good one-way deal

$413 or less
TransNusa
  • TransNusa
  • 5/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Australia to China
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 5/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 35m total
  • Australia to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($254 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PEK Beijing Capital

MELPEK

Melbourne

Thu 21/1

22:15-18:50

2 stops23h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$478

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE Brisbane - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Sun 7/2

11:10-19:30

Nonstop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$478

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PEK Beijing Capital

MELPEK

Melbourne

Sat 23/1

22:15-18:50

2 stops23h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$487

MelbourneShanghai

MEL Melbourne - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MELSHA

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

12:35-10:40

1 stop25h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$498

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE Brisbane - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Mon 19/4

23:30-01:00

1 stop27h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$503

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PEK Beijing Capital

MELPEK

Melbourne

Tue 13/4

20:20-16:15

1 stop21h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$508

MelbourneBeijing

MEL Melbourne - PEK Beijing Capital

MELPEK

Melbourne

Mon 12/4

20:20-16:15

1 stop21h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$508

BrisbaneGuangzhou

BNE Brisbane - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

BNECAN

Brisbane

Mon 15/2

23:40-01:30

1 stop27h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$516

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/4

20:20-10:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$516

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/4

20:20-17:35

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$516

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $824). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to China at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to China

The most flights from AU0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 119 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 4% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 75 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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing China

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
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

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
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

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
1,542 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

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
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

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
7.3
Good
250 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

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.
XiamenAir
6.8
Okay
53 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

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

  • How long is the flight from Australia to China?

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to China in 13h 45m. Fly via Shenzhen Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, or China Southern to get the fastest option. There are 7884 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?

    $201 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 AirAsia X, with prices starting from $237 and $256, 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 $824). Flying from Australia to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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

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AirAsia XCheapest$262Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsiaCheapest$301Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$332Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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ScootCheapest$337Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$367Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$387Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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VietJet AirCheapest$399Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest$531Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$532Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$544Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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