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Cheap flights from China to Sydney from $302

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$540

One-way from

$302

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$837

Good round-trip deal

$672 or less

Good one-way deal

$506 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/6-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • China to Sydney
10/12
  • 10/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • China to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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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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 13 June 2025.

Wed 18/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Thu 31/720:20SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/6$525
Mon 23/614:50SHA - SYD
1 stop26h 50mChina Southern
Mon 7/708:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6$540
Mon 23/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Mon 7/708:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 10/6$548
Tue 1/716:25WUH - SYD
1 stop19h 50mSichuan Airlines
Wed 16/720:20SYD - WUH
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$553
Wed 29/1013:05DLC - SYD
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Sat 25/408:45SYD - DLC
1 stop16h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6$571
Wed 30/701:35CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1022:20SYD - CAN
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$574
Sat 23/810:35CAN - SYD
1 stop23h 00mScoot
Fri 5/912:50SYD - CAN
1 stop22h 30mScoot
Deal found 11/6$585
Mon 16/602:00PVG - SYD
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/909:15SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$599
Mon 7/708:25PEK - SYD
1 stop27h 50mSichuan Airlines
Wed 16/720:20SYD - PEK
1 stop28h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$616
Mon 18/802:15PKX - SYD
1 stop27h 35mAirAsia X
Sat 30/821:15SYD - PKX
1 stop29h 50mAirAsia X
Deal found 12/6$622
Tue 12/801:20WUH - SYD
1 stop32h 15mScoot
Fri 22/812:50SYD - WUH
1 stop37h 15mScoot
Deal found 11/6$625
Mon 16/613:00PEK - SYD
1 stop23h 15mHainan Airlines
Tue 1/721:00SYD - PEK
1 stop21h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/6$625

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

Fly from

China

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSydney

SHA - SYD

SHASYD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/6

14:50-19:40

1 stop26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

08:45-08:50

1 stop26h 05m

$540

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/6

21:55-19:40

1 stop19h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

08:45-12:15

1 stop29h 30m

$548

WuhanSydney

WUH - SYD

WUHSYD

Wuhan

Tue 1/7

16:25-14:15

1 stop19h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

20:20-15:25

1 stop21h 05m

$553

ShanghaiSydney

PVG - SYD

PVGSYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/7

15:10-14:15

1 stop21h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/7

20:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

$554

DalianSydney

DLC - SYD

DLCSYD

Dalian

Wed 29/10

13:05-07:30

1 stop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

08:45-23:35

1 stop16h 50m

$571

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 30/7

01:35-20:00

1 stop16h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

22:20-20:20

1 stop25h 00m

$574

GuangzhouSydney

CAN - SYD

CANSYD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 23/8

10:35-11:35

1 stop23h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

12:50-09:20

1 stop22h 30m

$585

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 7/7

08:25-14:15

1 stop27h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

20:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

$616

BeijingSydney

PKX - SYD

PKXSYD

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 18/8

02:15-07:50

1 stop27h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

21:15-01:05

1 stop29h 50m

$622

WuhanSydney

WUH - SYD

WUHSYD

Wuhan

Tue 12/8

01:20-11:35

1 stop32h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/8

12:50-00:05

1 stop37h 15m

$625

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $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 13 June 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.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines from China to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. 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.

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
8.3
Very Good

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is VietJet Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $310. However, be on the lookout for offers from Juneyao Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines, 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 $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 10 airlines flying from China to Sydney

Discover the top 10 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$391Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$470Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$494Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$513Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$516Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest$618Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapest$623Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$792Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,234Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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