Cheap flights from Sydney to China from $255

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to China flight deals. Data was last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$589

One-way from

$255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$942

Good round-trip deal

$596 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/10-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Sydney to China
Beijing Capital Airlines
  • Beijing Capital Airlines
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Sydney to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($391 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Thu 16/1021:00SYD - SZX
1 stop13h 45mHainan Airlines
Fri 14/1120:55SZX - SYD
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/8$589
Thu 4/921:00SYD - SZX
1 stop22h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 10/908:50SZX - SYD
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/8$592
Thu 4/921:00SYD - PEK
1 stop21h 40mHainan Airlines
Mon 8/908:00PEK - SYD
1 stop28h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/8$595
Sat 25/1021:00SYD - SZX
1 stop30h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 5/1213:50SZX - SYD
1 stop22h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/8$598
Thu 13/1121:25SYD - SZX
1 stop18h 25mSichuan Airlines
Fri 28/1106:55SZX - SYD
1 stop28h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/8$603
Tue 21/1008:35SYD - PKX
1 stop31h 45mJuneyao Airlines
Wed 5/1111:35PKX - SYD
1 stop15h 55mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 17/8$604
Tue 28/1021:00SYD - SZX
1 stop23h 30mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/1020:55SZX - SYD
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/8$604
Sun 7/920:20SYD - PEK
1 stop19h 55mSichuan Airlines
Mon 8/920:15PEK - SYD
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/8$606
Tue 28/1021:50SYD - SZX
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1003:15SZX - SYD
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$610
Sun 7/909:15SYD - PKX
1 stop17h 50mAirAsia X
Wed 10/902:15PKX - SYD
1 stop15h 45mAirAsia X
Deal found 19/8$623
Thu 23/1022:15SYD - PKX
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
Sun 2/1116:30PKX - SYD
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 17/8$624
Mon 22/910:15SYD - PKX
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Sun 19/1015:30PKX - SYD
1 stop25h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/8$636

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Sydney

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

21:00-07:45

1 stop13h 45m

Shenzhen

Fri 14/11

20:55-14:55

1 stop15h 00m

$589

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

21:00-17:55

1 stop22h 55m

Shenzhen

Wed 10/9

08:50-14:15

1 stop27h 25m

$592

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

21:00-16:40

1 stop21h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 8/9

08:00-14:15

1 stop28h 15m

$595

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

21:00-00:20

1 stop30h 20m

Shenzhen

Fri 5/12

13:50-14:55

1 stop22h 05m

$598

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

21:25-12:50

1 stop18h 25m

Shenzhen

Fri 28/11

06:55-14:40

1 stop28h 45m

$603

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

08:35-13:20

1 stop31h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 3/11

11:35-06:30

1 stop15h 55m

$604

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

08:35-10:30

1 stop28h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 5/11

11:35-06:30

1 stop15h 55m

$604

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

08:35-13:20

1 stop31h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 5/11

11:35-06:30

1 stop15h 55m

$604

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

08:35-10:30

1 stop28h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 3/11

11:35-06:30

1 stop15h 55m

$604

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:00-17:30

1 stop23h 30m

Shenzhen

Fri 31/10

20:55-14:55

1 stop15h 00m

$604

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to China?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $442). Flying from Sydney to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 SYD to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 19 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to China as you normally would.

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 19 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Sydney to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to China?

    For a flight from Sydney to China, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to China?

    Airlines like Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines fly from Sydney to China in about 13h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h. There are 7424 km between Sydney and China. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Beijing Capital Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $255. Scoot flights start at $318 while deals on VietJet Air start at $347 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to China?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $442). Flying from Sydney to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 Sydney to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 19 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$201Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$272Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$358Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$413Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$430Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$438Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$474Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$479Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest$519Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$528Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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