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Cheap flights from Sydney 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SHA
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$580

One-way from

$354

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,130

Good round-trip deal

$661 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Sydney to China
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10/1
  • 10/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 05m total
  • Sydney to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($481 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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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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 27 November 2025.

Tue 25/1117:45SYD - PVG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1201:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$873
Sun 30/1113:30SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1223:25PVG - SYD
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11$875
Thu 27/1117:35SYD - PVG
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1222:30PVG - SYD
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$881
Thu 27/1117:35SYD - PVG
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1201:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$898
Sat 29/1106:35SYD - PVG
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1201:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$904
Sat 29/1109:00SYD - CAN
3 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1202:30CAN - SYD
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$907
Sat 29/1106:35SYD - PVG
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1206:00PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$918
Sun 30/1113:30SYD - PKX
1 stop23h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1212:55PKX - SYD
2 stops19h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11$919
Wed 26/1113:30SYD - PVG
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1201:35PVG - SYD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$919
Wed 26/1106:35SYD - PVG
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1222:30PVG - SYD
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$921
Fri 28/1106:00SYD - CAN
3 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1210:45CAN - SYD
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$930
Mon 1/1217:35SYD - CAN
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1202:30CAN - SYD
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$933

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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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to China that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyHangzhou

SYD - HGH

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

22:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

Hangzhou

Tue 3/3

08:35-06:35

1 stop19h 00m

$580

SydneyHangzhou

SYD - HGH

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

21:25-22:10

1 stop27h 45m

Hangzhou

Tue 3/3

18:20-14:40

1 stop17h 20m

$597

SydneyHangzhou

SYD - HGH

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

15:10-23:10

Nonstop11h 00m

Hangzhou

Tue 3/3

22:25-12:15

Nonstop10h 50m

$633

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

13:30-00:40

1 stop14h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 5/3

13:20-07:20

1 stop15h 00m

$643

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

13:30-00:40

1 stop14h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 20/3

17:10-11:00

1 stop14h 50m

$696

SydneyHangzhou

SYD - HGH

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

13:30-12:05

1 stop25h 35m

Hangzhou

Fri 20/3

08:05-11:00

1 stop23h 55m

$698

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

13:30-08:55

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

23:00-11:00

2 stops33h 00m

$703

SydneyShanghai

SYD - SHA

SYDSHA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

15:15-09:15

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/2

13:50-06:35

1 stop13h 45m

$727

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

09:20-09:15

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

16:00-11:00

2 stops40h 00m

$727

SydneyXi'an

SYD - XIY

SYDXIY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

16:50-08:30

1 stop18h 40m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 21/1

08:50-12:05

2 stops24h 15m

$758

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $411). Flying from Sydney to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $736). 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 27 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Sydney to China by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 25 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to China flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday 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 108 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 morning 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 Tuesday 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, Garuda Indonesia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as 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 27 November 2025.
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
7.8
Good
26 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
26 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
1,072 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
119 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
178 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, and China Eastern fly from Sydney to China in about 11h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 45m. There are 7826 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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $392. China Southern flights start at $395 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $403 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $411). Flying from Sydney to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $736). 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$201Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$281Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$359Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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VietJet AirCheapest$377Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapest$377Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$458Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$470Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$481Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$528Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$534Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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