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Cheap flights from China to Sydney from $282

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$603

One-way from

$282

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,013

Good round-trip deal

$537 or less

Good one-way deal

$405 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 7/12-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • China to Sydney
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16/11
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • China to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 46% potential increase in price ($1,601 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 22% potential price decrease ($347 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 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 7 November 2025.

Thu 25/1215:40CAN - SYD
1 stop20h 50mAir China
Thu 8/120:40SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Deal found 7/11$566
Sun 7/1206:25CAN - SYD
1 stop29h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sat 7/321:25SYD - CAN
1 stop27h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/11$592
Sun 7/1215:40CAN - SYD
1 stop20h 50mAir China
Sat 7/320:40SYD - CAN
1 stop17h 45mAir China
Deal found 6/11$603
Thu 11/1219:40CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Mon 19/120:40SYD - CAN
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Deal found 5/11$609
Sun 14/1206:30CAN - SYD
1 stop30h 00mAir China
Wed 21/120:40SYD - CAN
1 stop24h 40mAir China
Deal found 5/11$619
Sun 14/1201:35CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/121:50SYD - CAN
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$643
Sat 20/1216:30XIY - SYD
1 stop35h 25mJuneyao Airlines
Sat 27/1208:55SYD - XIY
1 stop29h 00mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 5/11$652
Sun 14/1201:35CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/121:50SYD - CAN
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$654
Fri 26/1213:35PVG - SYD
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:25SYD - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11$656
Sun 14/1218:40CAN - SYD
1 stop17h 50mAir China
Sat 24/120:40SYD - CAN
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Deal found 5/11$657
Fri 26/1212:35SHA - SYD
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Sat 10/111:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$659
Wed 19/1106:40CAN - SYD
1 stop25h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 26/1113:30SYD - CAN
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$659

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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 7 November 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

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 7/12

06:25-14:40

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

21:25-21:50

1 stop27h 25m

$592

Xi'anSydney

XIY - SYD

XIYSYD

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 20/12

16:30-06:55

1 stop35h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

08:55-10:55

1 stop29h 00m

$652

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 29/12

21:30-11:00

2 stops34h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

12:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

$660

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 30/12

11:00-11:00

2 stops21h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

12:00-23:20

1 stop14h 20m

$662

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

13:35-07:30

1 stop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

08:10-21:35

1 stop16h 25m

$668

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Wed 17/12

15:00-14:55

1 stop20h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

21:00-13:45

1 stop19h 45m

$668

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/12

10:10-07:30

1 stop18h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/1

08:10-20:20

1 stop15h 10m

$668

Xi'anSydney

XIY - SYD

XIYSYD

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 14/3

17:15-07:30

1 stop35h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

11:25-23:50

1 stop15h 25m

$682

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 17/12

16:50-11:00

1 stop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

12:20-09:25

2 stops24h 05m

$686

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 29/12

14:30-13:35

1 stop20h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

08:10-22:05

1 stop16h 55m

$692

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Best time to book a flight from China to Sydney

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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 $309). Flying from China to Sydney in September is currently the most expensive (average of $672). 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 7 November 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 2 November 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. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 7 November 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

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
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

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
174 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

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
7.1
Good
122 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

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 $592, Sichuan Airlines can have you in Sydney from China in 29h 15m. 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 AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $283. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scoot and VietJet Air, 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 Guangzhou Baiyun - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Shanghai Pu Dong - Sydney Kingsford Smith, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $309). Flying from China to Sydney in September is currently the most expensive (average of $672). 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$512Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$514Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$538Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$619Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$625Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapest$642Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$734Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,237Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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