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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £163

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 15/9. 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 Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£347

One-way from

£163

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£492

Good one-way deal

£776 or less
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 17/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • China to Australia
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • China to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Australia.

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Cheapest flights from China to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 17/815:45PEK - SYD
1 stop18h 30mVietnam Airlines
Wed 3/914:15SYD - PEK
1 stop16h 45mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 12/6£347
Fri 24/1012:55PEK - SYD
1 stop17h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 30/1011:35SYD - PEK
1 stop27h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 11/6£525
Wed 12/1118:35PEK - MEL
1 stop14h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/1108:40MEL - PEK
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6£526
Sat 28/601:30PEK - SYD
1 stop26h 50mKorean Air
Sun 27/707:55SYD - PEK
1 stop27h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 12/6£528
Mon 18/813:40PEK - SYD
1 stop17h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 29/810:10SYD - PEK
1 stop14h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6£531
Wed 22/1000:05PEK - SYD
1 stop14h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/1112:15SYD - PEK
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6£628
Wed 12/1108:45PEK - MEL
2 stops24h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/1100:35MEL - PEK
1 stop25h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6£720
Tue 18/1115:30PEK - MEL
2 stops38h 55mVietnam Airlines
Sun 23/1111:25MEL - PEK
2 stops54h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 11/6£851
Mon 29/910:40PEK - SYD
1 stop18h 50mAsiana Airlines
Sat 11/1010:30SYD - PEK
1 stop32h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/6£1,777
Fri 24/1000:10PEK - SYD
2 stops51h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/1116:20SYD - PEK
2 stops50h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6£1,784
Tue 30/900:10PEK - SYD
2 stops52h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/1016:40SYD - PEK
2 stops51h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6£2,941

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Australia 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Australia that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 17/8

15:45-12:15

1 stop18h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

14:15-05:00

1 stop16h 45m

£347

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Fri 24/10

12:55-09:00

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

11:35-11:55

1 stop27h 20m

£525

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/11

18:35-12:30

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

08:40-23:35

1 stop17h 55m

£526

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sat 28/6

01:30-06:20

1 stop26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

07:55-09:40

1 stop27h 45m

£528

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 18/8

12:05-06:10

1 stop16h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

07:40-20:25

1 stop14h 45m

£531

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Wed 22/10

00:05-17:45

1 stop14h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

12:15-07:15

1 stop22h 00m

£628

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/11

08:45-12:30

2 stops24h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

00:35-23:00

1 stop25h 25m

£720

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Tue 18/11

15:30-09:25

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

11:25-14:30

2 stops54h 05m

£851

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 29/9

10:40-07:30

1 stop18h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

10:30-15:50

1 stop32h 20m

£1,777

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Fri 24/10

00:10-06:10

2 stops51h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

16:20-16:15

2 stops50h 55m

£1,784

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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Best time to book a flight from China to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £985). Flying from China to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,707). 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Australia. 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 Australia, 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 Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia 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 Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Hainan Airlines from China to Australia to help guide your decision. 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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £163. Users have also found prices from £298 and £350 on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Australia 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 Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £985). Flying from China to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,707). 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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