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Cheap flights from Sydney to China from $318

SYD — SHA
20 Oct — 27 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to China

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to China

Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Tue 27/1017:00 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 19/9$631
Mon 2/1113:25 -
1 stop29h 20m
Mon 9/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 17/9$636
Mon 2/1120:05 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 8/1100:15 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 17/9$673
Sat 7/1109:55 -
1 stop16h 00m
Wed 25/1123:10 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 18/9$678
Mon 9/1109:20 -
1 stop14h 10m
Wed 25/1111:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 18/9$686
Sat 7/1109:55 -
1 stop16h 00m
Fri 27/1111:15 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 18/9$707
Tue 10/1121:00 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 25/1106:55 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 18/9$713
Fri 16/1014:00 -
1 stop36h 40m
Thu 29/1000:15 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 17/9$717
Tue 10/1121:00 -
1 stop20h 25m
Mon 16/1120:50 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 17/9$722
Thu 5/1121:25 -
1 stop15h 30m
Wed 2/1208:50 -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 19/9$724
Sat 7/1121:00 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 25/1112:30 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 18/9$725
Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 22/1017:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 15/9$727

Find flight deals from Sydney to China

Round-trip from

$631

One-way from

$318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,233

Good round-trip deal

$652 or less

Good one-way deal

$356 or less
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  • 12/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Sydney to China
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  • 20/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • Sydney to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($235 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to China.
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SydneyFuzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - FOC Fuzhou

SYDFOC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

08:50-09:35

1 stop27h 45m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$436

SydneyQingdao

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

SYDTAO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

12:00-20:40

Nonstop11h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$438

SydneyGuangzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SYDCAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

11:25-17:00

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$439

SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

21:35-00:05

2 stops29h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$448

SydneyHangzhou

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HGH Hangzhou

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/1

10:50-09:30

1 stop25h 40m

Hangzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

10:05-20:40

1 stop36h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/10

10:00-18:15

2 stops34h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

SYDPKX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

11:05-19:00

2 stops34h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

SydneyBeijing

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PEK Beijing Capital

SYDPEK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

12:35-00:10

1 stop14h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$471

SydneyShanghai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

21:35-20:30

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$471

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $744). Flying from Sydney to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). 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?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Sydney to China by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How often are flights from Sydney to China delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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 5% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to China, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

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
35 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
35 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
1,489 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
243 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

  • 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 Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, and XiamenAir fly from Sydney to China in about 13h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 40m. There are 8169 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 $268. Scoot flights start at $284 while deals on Tianjin Airlines start at $288 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to China (average of $744). Flying from Sydney to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). 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

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AirAsia XCheapest$275Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air ChinaCheapest$356Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ScootCheapest$360Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$387Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$443Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$462Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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VietJet AirCheapest$491Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$508Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$516Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$527Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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