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Cheap flights to China from $551

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LON — SHA
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
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Tue 30/4

Flights to China in 2024

Find the latest flights to China in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,263

Return from

$452

One-way from

$284
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to China

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Cheap flights to China in April & May 2024

Search the best deals to popular China cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to China in April and May 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Beijing
Mon 22/408:40LHR - PEK
1 stop17h 15mKLM
Wed 8/510:55PEK - LHR
1 stop15h 30mKLM
Deal found 17/4$812
Tue 14/509:55LHR - PEK
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Wed 22/510:55PEK - LHR
1 stop17h 00mKLM
Deal found 18/4$814
Thu 9/517:35LHR - PEK
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/510:55PEK - LHR
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$816
Fri 31/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop33h 15mHainan Airlines
Tue 4/617:50PEK - LHR
1 stop32h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$836
Sat 18/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/507:55PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$857
Sat 18/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/507:55PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$859
Thu 9/514:45LHR - PEK
2 stops17h 40mKLM
Sun 19/510:55PEK - LHR
1 stop27h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/4$864
Thu 9/514:45LHR - PEK
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/523:00PEK - LHR
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$867
Wed 22/514:45LHR - PEK
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/523:00PEK - LHR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$868

China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for China in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,206 searches and data were last updated on 18 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to China in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 22/408:40LHR - PEK
1 stop17h 15mKLM
Wed 8/510:55PEK - LHR
1 stop15h 30mKLM
Deal found 17/4$812
Tue 14/509:55LHR - PEK
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Thu 23/510:55PEK - LHR
1 stop17h 00mKLM
Deal found 18/4$814
Thu 9/517:35LHR - PEK
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/510:55PEK - LHR
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$816
Fri 1/1119:45LHR - PEK
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/1111:50PEK - LHR
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$817
Fri 31/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop33h 15mHainan Airlines
Tue 4/617:50PEK - LHR
1 stop32h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$836
Sat 18/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/507:55PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$857

One-way flights to China

Explore one-way flight options to China for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to China. Reserve a round-trip flight to China instead by utilising the search form above.
Fri 26/422:00LHR - PEK
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$551

Direct flights to China

Sun 1/922:40LHR - PEK
Nonstop9h 30mAir China
Sat 14/916:15PEK - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mAir China
Deal found 16/4$1,244

Average price of flights to China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to China is currently $551 while a return flight costs $940. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to China (average of $432). Flying to China in December will prove the most costly (average of $915). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$988

February

$805

March

$758

April

$811

May

$809

June

$937

July

$944

August

$831

September

$898

October

$671

November

$769

December

$1,421

Peak season

May, September and October are the high season months when many Australians take cheap flights to China. Package tours are especially popular, such as cruising the Yangtze River or the visiting the Terracotta Army in Xi’an. But for those wishing to do independent travel then the trains are amazing in China; clean, affordable and extremely fast. Bus travel by comfortable coach is also a popular option if you’re exploring more than one city. These major public holiday dates usually see flights to China fill up quickly and make accommodation more difficult to find: Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb), Labour Day (1 to 3 May), Dragon Boat Festival (May/June) and University Holidays (June to September /  January to February).

Off Season

Late November to February are the Chinese winter months which, in some regions, can be bitterly cold. So depending on the nature of your visit you may consider booking your flight to China at a different time. But because the country is so vast, there are other places where the temperatures are actually quite mild. Subtropical Hong Kong in the south for instance usually enjoys a temperate climate all year-round with temperatures around 16C in January.  

Temperature and rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to China?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to China. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Some pre-planning is necessary once you’ve found your cheap flights to China. This is a populous country so don’t book until you’ve checked the climate of the region you’re visiting, accommodation availability and whether your dates fall on a public holiday. Organised tours are a good choice in this respect as they can take the hassle out of obtaining tickets for tours and hotel rooms. For the cheapest flights to China during peak season book more than three months in advance.

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 18 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as XiamenAir, Hainan Airlines and China Southern. 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.
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.8
Good
1,143 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.8
Good
689 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
1,017 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
305 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Shanghai, followed by Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • How long is the flight to China?

    Flights from Sydney to China (Beijing) – 11 hrs 40 minsFlights from Melbourne to China (Beijing) – 14 hrs 45 minsFlights from Perth to China (Beijing) – 12 hrs 5 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to China?

    There are many airlines operating international flights to China from Australian cities, including national carriers China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. China Southern Airlines handles over a third of all non-stop flights between Sydney and China and operates 14 direct flights per week. Beijing International Airport connects domestic flights to almost all the airports in China.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is located 30 km north east of the city centre and is connected by rail, bus and taxi. The Airport Express Train takes 30 minutes and is the quickest way to reach the CBD after you have got off your flight. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is served by the high speed Maglev Train which reaches speeds of up to 431 km/h, taking just eight minutes to cover the 30 km trip to the CBD.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport typically cost $62, while return flights cost around $191.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around $287, however they can be found for as little as $285.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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