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Cheap flights from Sydney to China from $313

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 March 2026.

Tue 28/420:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop24h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 8/520:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$564
Tue 2/620:50
SYD
-
SZX
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/611:25
SZX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$571
Mon 2/1121:50
SYD
-
SZX
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1103:15
SZX
-
SYD
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$572
Mon 11/508:15
SYD
-
PKX
1 stop15h 45m
Juneyao Airlines
Mon 18/511:40
PKX
-
SYD
1 stop16h 35m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 18/3$575
Wed 20/520:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 3/620:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/3$577
Wed 29/420:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 12/518:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop17h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$578
Sat 25/420:20
SYD
-
SZX
1 stop26h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 5/506:55
SZX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$580
Tue 12/520:50
SYD
-
SZX
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/503:15
SZX
-
SYD
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$581
Wed 29/420:20
SYD
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 6/511:55
PVG
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/3$582
Tue 28/420:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 12/520:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$584
Tue 12/520:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop19h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 19/507:45
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop28h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$591
Sat 25/720:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 25/820:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$594

Find flight deals from Sydney to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to China flight deals. Data was last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$564

One-way from

$313

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$897

Good round-trip deal

$490 or less

Good one-way deal

$298 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 28/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Sydney to China
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17/6
  • 17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Sydney to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($414 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 23 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to China that are best for you.

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SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:50-10:20

1 stop15h 30m

Shenzhen

Thu 11/6

11:25-08:20

1 stop18h 55m

$574

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

08:15-10:35

1 stop28h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 27/5

11:40-06:15

1 stop16h 35m

$575

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

20:50-10:20

1 stop15h 30m

Shenzhen

Wed 27/5

03:15-08:20

1 stop27h 05m

$581
Fastest return journey

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PEK

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

20:20-10:25

1 stop16h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/5

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

$624

SydneyHangzhou

SYD - HGH

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

20:20-22:05

2 stops27h 45m

Hangzhou

Tue 26/5

19:50-14:15

1 stop16h 25m

$624

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

20:20-20:30

1 stop26h 10m

Shenzhen

Wed 20/5

06:55-14:15

1 stop29h 20m

$624

SydneyXiamen

SYD - XMN

SYDXMN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

08:15-10:35

1 stop28h 20m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 25/5

11:55-06:15

1 stop16h 20m

$635

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

20:50-00:20

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

01:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

$649

SydneyBeijing

SYD - PKX

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

20:50-01:05

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 1/5

02:15-08:20

1 stop28h 05m

$665

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

10:00-20:10

1 stop36h 10m

Shenzhen

Tue 26/5

19:30-07:55

1 stop34h 25m

$695

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $346). Flying from Sydney to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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 23 March 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Sydney to China by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to China. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to China flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

How often are flights from Sydney to China delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Sydney and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to China flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 23 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Sichuan 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.
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Food

7.5

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
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Food

7.5

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
1,222 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Food

7.5

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
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Food

7.5

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
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.9
Good
33 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Food

7.5

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 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 Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and AirAsia X fly from Sydney to China in about 16h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 25m. There are 8958 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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $219. Beijing Capital Airlines flights start at $220 while deals on AirAsia X start at $248 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Sydney to China, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Shanghai Pu Dong or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Guangzhou Baiyun, as they are the most popular.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $346). Flying from Sydney to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$142Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$186Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$208Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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VietJet AirCheapest$349Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$361Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$448Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$471Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$472Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$511Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$519Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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