What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

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

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, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost $47, while return flights cost around $128.

How much is a return flight to China?

A return flight to China will typically cost around $276, however they can be found for as little as $209.

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to China, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 50 minutes).

Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

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Good round-trip deal	$574 or less
Good one-way deal	$329 or less

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Wed 29/1021:50SYD - SZX

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1103:15SZX - SYD

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$593

Sun 9/1121:25SYD - SZX

1 stop18h 25mSichuan Airlines

Wed 19/1106:55SZX - SYD

1 stop28h 45mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$594

Tue 28/1021:50SYD - SZX

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1011:25SZX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$603

Wed 29/1021:25SYD - PEK

1 stop19h 45mSichuan Airlines

Wed 5/1115:30PEK - SYD

1 stop20h 10mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$611

Thu 13/1121:00SYD - SZX

1 stop23h 30mHainan Airlines

Fri 28/1113:50SZX - SYD

1 stop22h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$617

Sun 9/1110:45SYD - SZX

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1103:15SZX - SYD

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$618

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Tue 28/1021:50SYD - SZX

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1011:25SZX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$603

Thu 12/321:00SYD - XMN

1 stop14h 50mHainan Airlines

Mon 16/320:05XMN - SYD

1 stop15h 50mHainan Airlines

Deal found 12/9$629

Thu 30/1009:20SYD - HGH

1 stop31h 20mChina Southern

Thu 6/1118:35HGH - SYD

1 stop22h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$639

Thu 30/1013:30SYD - XMN

2 stops23h 25mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1116:45XMN - SYD

2 stops39h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$660

Thu 2/1011:25SYD - HGH

1 stop13h 30mXiamenAir

Fri 24/1009:15HGH - SYD

1 stop22h 05mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/9$674

Mon 27/1021:50SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 30mAirAsia X

Thu 30/1001:35PVG - SYD

1 stop28h 40mAirAsia X

Deal found 14/9$674

Wed 22/1021:25SYD - NKG

1 stop29h 10mScoot

Wed 29/1017:00NKG - SYD

1 stop17h 05mScoot

Deal found 15/9$678

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Explore direct flight options to China based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sun 2/1113:30SYD - NKG

Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 13/1220:55NKG - SYD

Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9$803

Thu 30/1011:25SYD - CAN

Nonstop9h 25mChina Southern

Thu 6/1108:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$854

Mon 13/1022:15SYD - CAN

Nonstop10h 10mChina Southern

Sun 23/1108:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$875

Tue 4/1122:00SYD - CAN

Nonstop10h 00mChina Southern

Wed 26/1108:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$884

Thu 13/1109:20SYD - SZX

Nonstop9h 15mChina Southern

Fri 28/1118:40SZX - SYD

Nonstop9h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$899

Sat 18/1011:15SYD - CAN

Nonstop9h 45mChina Southern

Fri 14/1108:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$914

Sat 15/1111:25SYD - CAN

Nonstop9h 25mChina Southern

Sun 7/1208:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$918

Wed 29/1022:00SYD - CAN

Nonstop10h 00mChina Southern

Wed 5/1108:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9$929

Thu 13/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 23/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 15/9$932

Thu 2/1010:15SYD - CAN

Nonstop9h 40mChina Southern

Mon 10/1108:00CAN - SYD

Nonstop9h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9$936

Mon 9/309:20SYD - SZX

Nonstop9h 40mChina Southern

Sun 15/318:40SZX - SYD

Nonstop9h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$956

Thu 13/1108:50SYD - PVG

Nonstop10h 10mJuneyao Airlines

Wed 26/1117:45PVG - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 13/9$957

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Wed 17/910:15SYD - PKX

1 stop15h 50mVietJet Air

Sat 15/1101:05PKX - SYD

1 stop28h 00mVietJet Air

Deal found 15/9$719

Wed 1/1010:15SYD - PKX

1 stop32h 50mChina Southern

Fri 31/1019:30PKX - SYD

1 stop21h 50mChina Southern

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Wed 1/1011:00SYD - PEK

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Fri 31/1019:30PEK - SYD

1 stop15h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$752

Thu 2/1011:20SYD - CAN

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Mon 10/1115:40CAN - SYD

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$704

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1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$684

Mon 13/1011:15SYD - CAN

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Sun 23/1116:05CAN - SYD

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$690

Tue 14/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1111:45PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$651

Tue 14/1022:15SYD - PVG

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1111:45PVG - SYD

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$666

Tue 14/1021:00SYD - PEK

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1 stop14h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$758

Tue 14/1021:25SYD - CAN

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Mon 27/1016:05CAN - SYD

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$696

Tue 14/1011:15SYD - CAN

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Tue 28/1003:20CAN - SYD

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Deal found 14/9$701

Wed 15/1011:15SYD - CAN

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Deal found 15/9$692

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:50-10:20

1 stop15h 30m

Shenzhen

Fri 31/10

11:25-09:15

1 stop18h 50m

$603

SydneyShenzhen

SYD - SZX

SYDSZX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

21:50-10:20

1 stop15h 30m

Shenzhen

Tue 4/11

03:15-20:35

1 stop14h 20m

$603

SydneyXiamen

SYD - XMN

SYDXMN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

21:00-08:50

1 stop14h 50m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 16/3

20:05-14:55

1 stop15h 50m

$629

SydneyHangzhou

SYD - HGH

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

09:20-13:40

1 stop31h 20m

Hangzhou

Thu 6/11

18:35-20:20

1 stop22h 45m

$639

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

11:25-11:55

1 stop27h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 5/11

15:30-20:20

1 stop25h 50m

$656

SydneyXiamen

SYD - XMN

SYDXMN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

13:30-09:55

2 stops23h 25m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 6/11

16:45-11:00

2 stops39h 15m

$660

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

22:00-23:20

1 stop28h 20m

Chengdu

Mon 10/11

19:35-20:20

1 stop21h 45m

$666

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

22:00-14:10

1 stop19h 10m

Chengdu

Mon 10/11

19:35-20:20

1 stop21h 45m

$666

SydneyHangzhou

SYD - HGH

SYDHGH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

11:25-22:55

1 stop13h 30m

Hangzhou

Fri 24/10

09:15-10:20

1 stop22h 05m

$674

SydneyShanghai

SYD - PVG

SYDPVG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

21:50-00:20

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

01:35-09:15

1 stop28h 40m

$674

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How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Sydney to China takes 17 hours 34 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to China are China Southern, China Eastern and XiamenAir.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to China are Air China, AirAsia X and Tianjin Airlines.

Rainfall in China by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Very Good

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1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

FAQs about flying to China

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, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?
Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost $47, while return flights cost around $128.
How much is a return flight to China?
A return flight to China will typically cost around $276, however they can be found for as little as $209.
Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to China, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 50 minutes).
Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?
Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 16 September 2025.

The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to China

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

What is the best airline to fly to China?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

How much is a return flight to China?

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

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