Cheap flights from China to Sydney from $264

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Sydney

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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 9 December 2025.

Sun 28/1223:00PKX - SYD
2 stops28h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 13/109:20SYD - PKX
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/12$633
Thu 25/1216:30XMN - SYD
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Thu 8/120:40SYD - XMN
1 stop30h 30mAir China
Deal found 9/12$642
Fri 26/1213:10PVG - SYD
1 stop22h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 10/121:25SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/12$657
Wed 24/1216:40PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Wed 7/121:25SYD - PVG
1 stop21h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/12$660
Fri 19/1216:50PKX - SYD
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 9/115:10SYD - PKX
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/12$662
Sun 28/1220:00PEK - SYD
1 stop16h 20mHainan Airlines
Tue 13/121:00SYD - PEK
1 stop19h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$671
Fri 26/1210:10SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 10/112:30SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/12$677
Thu 25/1211:50SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Thu 8/115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop24h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 8/12$684
Thu 25/1222:50PVG - SYD
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Thu 8/115:15SYD - PVG
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 8/12$689
Wed 24/1207:55SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 35mChina Southern
Wed 7/115:15SYD - SHA
1 stop24h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 8/12$705
Fri 26/1220:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 30mChina Southern
Sat 10/108:10SYD - SHA
1 stop14h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 8/12$711
Sat 13/1208:40CAN - SYD
1 stop27h 40mHainan Airlines
Sat 14/321:00SYD - CAN
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$713

Find flight deals from China to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$633

One-way from

$264

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$865

Good round-trip deal

$979 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/12-13/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • China to Sydney
7/3
  • 7/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • China to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 46% potential increase in price ($1,536 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 23% potential price decrease ($338 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Sydney 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 9 December 2025.
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

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 28/12

23:00-06:55

2 stops28h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

09:20-08:30

2 stops26h 10m

$633

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

13:10-14:40

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

21:25-15:25

1 stop21h 00m

$662

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 19/12

08:15-11:00

2 stops23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/1

10:00-10:20

1 stop27h 20m

$662

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/3

18:00-12:15

1 stop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

12:00-00:10

1 stop15h 10m

$663

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

20:00-15:20

1 stop16h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

21:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

$671

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/12

10:10-10:25

1 stop21h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

12:30-22:50

1 stop13h 20m

$677

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 8/5

02:30-07:20

1 stop26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

10:15-01:30

1 stop17h 15m

$681

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

21:50-19:40

1 stop19h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:05-10:20

1 stop26h 15m

$683

WuhanSydney

WUH - SYD

WUHSYD

Wuhan

Sat 14/3

22:50-07:30

1 stop29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

11:25-09:40

1 stop25h 15m

$683

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

11:50-06:35

1 stop15h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/1

15:15-12:15

1 stop24h 00m

$684

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $327). Flying from China to Sydney in September is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 9 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to Sydney in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to Sydney flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from China to Sydney delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between China and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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 9 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

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 $671, China Eastern can have you in Sydney from China in 16h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8958 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 AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $208. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and Scoot, 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?

  • 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 $327). Flying from China to Sydney in September is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 7 airlines flying from China to Sydney

Discover the top 7 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 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$502Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$527Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$629Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$658Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$719Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$819Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,211Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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