How long is the flight from China to Australia?

For as low as £486, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 22h 15m. The distance from China to Australia is about 5566 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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).

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £462). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £762). 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?

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.

How often are flights from China to Australia delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between China and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to Australia flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from China to Australia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from China to Australia, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from China to Australia?
For as low as £486, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 22h 15m. The distance from China to Australia is about 5566 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £462). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £762). 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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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.

How often are flights from China to Australia delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between China and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to Australia flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from China to Australia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from China to Australia, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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