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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £214

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 14 November 2025.

Sun 28/1221:00PEK - MEL
1 stop37h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 10/322:20MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 13/11£328
Wed 24/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11£409
Fri 12/1213:00PEK - SYD
1 stop22h 55mHainan Airlines
Mon 29/1221:00SYD - PEK
1 stop17h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/11£413
Wed 24/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/315:35MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11£416
Mon 22/1210:00PEK - MEL
1 stop34h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11£448
Mon 22/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11£449
Fri 26/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11£450
Fri 26/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 14/315:35MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11£454
Thu 11/1201:20PEK - SYD
Nonstop11h 10mAir China
Mon 29/1220:40SYD - PEK
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Deal found 12/11£467
Thu 11/1201:20PEK - SYD
Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1214:00SYD - PEK
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£521
Mon 29/1203:25PEK - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/111:05SYD - PEK
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11£897
Thu 11/1200:10PEK - SYD
2 stops38h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/1221:30SYD - PEK
2 stops46h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11£3,489

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£328

One-way from

£214

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£495

Good one-way deal

£801 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 28/12-11/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • China to Australia
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 27/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • China to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Australia that are best for you.

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BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

22:20-10:15

1 stop14h 55m

£328

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

22:20-23:00

1 stop27h 40m

£328

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 24/12

03:25-12:30

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

08:40-00:55

1 stop19h 15m

£409

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/12

13:00-14:55

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

21:00-11:25

1 stop17h 25m

£413

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 25/12

16:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

15:35-12:30

1 stop23h 55m

£423

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 27/12

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

08:40-00:55

1 stop19h 15m

£449

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/12

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

08:40-00:55

1 stop19h 15m

£449

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/12

03:25-12:30

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

08:40-00:55

1 stop19h 15m

£450

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/12

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

15:35-12:30

1 stop23h 55m

£459

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/12

01:20-15:30

Nonstop11h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

20:40-05:10

Nonstop11h 30m

£467

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Best time to book a flight from China to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from China with our price prediction graph.
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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 £153). Flying from China to Australia in November is currently the most expensive (average of £299). 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 14 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from China to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to Australia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to Australia flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from China to Australia?

    For as low as £413, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 22h 55m. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £153). Flying from China to Australia in November is currently the most expensive (average of £299). 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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