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Cheap flights from China to Sydney from $279

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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SYD
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$565

One-way from

$279

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Good round-trip deal

$973 or less

Good one-way deal

$381 or less
7/9-12/9
  • 7/9-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 45m total
  • China to Sydney
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • China to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($534 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Cheapest flights from China to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.

Sun 7/901:35XIY - SYD
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/911:55SYD - XIY
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$565
Wed 19/1101:35CAN - SYD
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1121:50SYD - CAN
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$589
Thu 6/1101:35CAN - SYD
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1110:45SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$619
Fri 29/808:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 30mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/921:00SYD - SHA
1 stop27h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$627
Thu 6/1101:35CAN - SYD
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1121:50SYD - CAN
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$627
Fri 29/820:15PVG - SYD
1 stop15h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/921:00SYD - PVG
1 stop20h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$635
Mon 20/1007:55CAN - SYD
1 stop28h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/1021:00SYD - CAN
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/8$638
Mon 20/1008:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 28/1021:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/8$639
Fri 29/816:00PEK - SYD
1 stop20h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/921:00SYD - PEK
1 stop19h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/8$642
Wed 22/1008:30SHA - SYD
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 25/1021:00SYD - SHA
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$647
Wed 22/1016:25PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 30mHainan Airlines
Sat 25/1021:00SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/8$652
Fri 29/809:00PKX - SYD
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Thu 11/908:45SYD - PKX
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 27/8$661

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

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China

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Xi'anSydney

XIY - SYD

XIYSYD

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 7/9

01:35-11:35

1 stop32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

11:55-13:40

1 stop27h 45m

$565

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 19/11

01:35-09:15

1 stop28h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

21:50-00:30

1 stop29h 40m

$589

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 6/11

01:35-09:15

1 stop28h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

10:45-00:30

1 stop16h 45m

$619

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 6/11

01:35-09:15

1 stop28h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

21:50-20:20

1 stop25h 30m

$627

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 20/10

07:55-14:55

1 stop28h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

21:00-08:45

1 stop14h 45m

$638

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/10

08:30-14:55

1 stop27h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

$639

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/10

08:30-14:55

1 stop27h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

21:00-22:55

1 stop28h 55m

$647

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

16:25-14:55

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

21:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

$652

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 6/11

01:35-09:15

1 stop28h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

20:05-09:30

1 stop16h 25m

$664

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/9

06:35-19:25

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

10:15-16:30

1 stop32h 15m

$667

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Best time to book a flight from China to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from China with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Sydney

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from China to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 CN to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

When flying from China to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from China to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from China to Sydney. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

The most flights from CN0 to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern from China to Sydney. 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Air China
7.3
Good
95 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
164 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from China?

    If you book a flight to Sydney from China, you will be flying to Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.

  • How long is the flight from China to Sydney?

    For as low as $638, Hainan Airlines can have you in Sydney from China in 28h. Airlines will cover a distance of 7522 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $279. However, be on the lookout for offers from Juneyao Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from China to Sydney for a low price.

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

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from China to Sydney?

    Before booking your flight to Sydney from China, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (87%), Air France (79%), China Eastern( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from China to Sydney?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $551. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $627 on average our data indicates $1,280 when flying from China to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from China to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 9 airlines flying from China to Sydney

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from China to Sydney. 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 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$479Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$515Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$518Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$539Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapest$626Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$644Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$734Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,238Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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