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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £244

SHA — SYD
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Australia

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Cheapest flights from China to Australia

Mon 14/920:15 -
1 stop15h 55m
Tue 29/920:20 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 7/9£401
Sun 25/1021:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sun 1/1122:15 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 10/9£451
Thu 29/1008:30 -
1 stop27h 30m
Mon 2/1121:40 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 6/9£456
Thu 22/1020:15 -
1 stop15h 55m
Thu 29/1021:40 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 7/9£458
Mon 19/1017:40 -
1 stop18h 35m
Tue 3/1121:25 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 5/9£466
Tue 20/1020:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Tue 27/1021:25 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 7/9£467
Sat 17/1020:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Sat 24/1021:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 9/9£468
Fri 25/1206:25 -
2 stops27h 35m
Thu 7/122:15 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 8/9£480
Sat 17/1021:15 -
1 stop37h 15m
Sat 24/1021:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 7/9£487
Fri 16/1020:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Wed 18/1121:25 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 6/9£491
Thu 22/1011:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Thu 29/1021:30 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 7/9£499
Wed 21/1008:55 -
1 stop27h 20m
Sun 25/1021:25 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 6/9£511

Find flight deals from China to Australia

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£244

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£680

Good one-way deal

£558 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 25/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 30m total
  • China to Australia
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Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 28/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 00m total
  • China to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 11/12

20:15-15:00

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£259

BeijingSydney

PEK Beijing Capital - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/12

08:30-15:05

1 stop27h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£260

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 24/10

18:40-23:05

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£260

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 19/11

03:25-23:05

1 stop16h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£263

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 14/12

06:25-13:00

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£271

BeijingSydney

PEK Beijing Capital - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/9

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£272

BeijingSydney

PEK Beijing Capital - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 21/9

08:55-14:15

1 stop27h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£341

BeijingSydney

PEK Beijing Capital - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Fri 25/12

16:45-07:30

2 stops35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£432

BeijingSydney

PEK Beijing Capital - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 17/1

15:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£480

BeijingMelbourne

PEK Beijing Capital - MEL Melbourne

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 26/12

06:25-13:00

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 7/1

22:15-00:30

2 stops29h 15m

£480

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £458). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £717). 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 111 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 £512, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 27h 20m. 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 £458). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £717). 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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