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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £226

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
30 Nov — 7 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 31 October 2025.

Fri 26/1221:00PEK - MEL
1 stop37h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 11/122:20MEL - PEK
2 stops23h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 30/10£328
Sun 30/1118:55PEK - SYD
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1216:50SYD - PEK
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£397
Sat 27/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 13/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10£423
Thu 6/1103:25PEK - SYD
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/122:20SYD - PEK
1 stop15h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10£427
Thu 13/1103:25PEK - SYD
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/1122:20SYD - PEK
1 stop15h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10£428
Mon 10/1103:25PEK - SYD
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 15/1122:20SYD - PEK
1 stop15h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/10£429
Sun 16/1107:30PEK - MEL
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1108:40MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10£455
Fri 26/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 15/315:35MEL - PEK
1 stop36h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10£455
Thu 6/1107:30PEK - SYD
1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 20/1111:05SYD - PEK
1 stop14h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10£461
Sat 27/1213:30PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 10/322:20MEL - PEK
1 stop29h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 29/10£469
Mon 1/1219:00PEK - SYD
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1207:15SYD - PEK
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£492
Sun 16/1120:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Thu 27/1121:40MEL - PEK
1 stop21h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/10£514

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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£328

One-way from

£226

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£635

Good one-way deal

£800 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 26/12-11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • China to Australia
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 20/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • China to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£87 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 31 October 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

Fri 26/12

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

22:20-15:45

1 stop20h 25m

£328

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 27/12

03:25-12:30

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

08:40-20:30

1 stop14h 50m

£423

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 27/12

03:25-12:30

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

15:35-10:45

1 stop22h 10m

£423

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/11

03:25-20:50

1 stop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

11:05-22:15

1 stop14h 10m

£428

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Thu 13/11

03:25-20:50

1 stop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

22:20-10:45

1 stop15h 25m

£428

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/11

18:35-12:00

1 stop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

22:20-10:45

1 stop15h 25m

£429

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/11

16:45-12:00

1 stop16h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

22:20-10:45

1 stop15h 25m

£429

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 16/11

07:30-23:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

08:40-20:30

1 stop14h 50m

£455

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/12

03:25-12:30

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

15:35-00:55

1 stop36h 20m

£455

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 27/12

13:30-13:00

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

22:20-00:45

1 stop29h 25m

£469

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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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £269). 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 31 October 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 33% 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 £423, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 30h 05m. The distance from China to Australia is about 5658 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £269). 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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