Cheap flights from China to Australia from £220

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£312

One-way from

£220

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£410

Good one-way deal

£238 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 25/12-23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • China to Australia
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 31/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • China to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£89 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 September 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 12 September 2025.

Wed 24/1221:00PEK - MEL
1 stop37h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 23/122:15MEL - PEK
2 stops23h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/9£312
Sun 26/1011:10PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1120:45MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£356
Fri 31/1003:25PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 18/1115:35MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/9£411
Sat 25/1019:40PEK - SYD
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1111:05SYD - PEK
1 stop14h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9£415
Thu 25/1211:30PEK - MEL
1 stop22h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 27/122:15MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/9£416
Sun 26/1007:25PEK - SYD
1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/1122:20SYD - PEK
1 stop15h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9£416
Mon 20/1019:40PEK - MEL
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1100:45MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9£441
Fri 24/1019:40PEK - MEL
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/1000:45MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/9£444
Sun 26/1016:45PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1100:45MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9£444
Fri 21/1103:25PEK - SYD
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1115:15SYD - PEK
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9£446
Fri 26/1207:30PEK - SYD
1 stop25h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 27/122:20SYD - PEK
1 stop15h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9£447
Sat 25/1001:00PEK - MEL
Nonstop11h 45mAir China
Sun 2/1120:15MEL - PEK
Nonstop11h 40mAir China
Deal found 11/9£448

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Fly from

China

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 25/12

13:30-13:00

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

22:15-13:15

1 stop18h 00m

£312

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

22:15-19:45

1 stop24h 30m

£312

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/12

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

22:15-18:50

2 stops23h 35m

£312

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/11

18:35-07:10

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

15:35-10:45

1 stop22h 10m

£411

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 31/10

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

15:35-10:45

1 stop22h 10m

£411

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 1/11

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

15:35-12:30

1 stop23h 55m

£411

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/11

10:00-07:10

1 stop18h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

15:35-10:45

1 stop22h 10m

£411

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 31/10

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

15:35-12:30

1 stop23h 55m

£411

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/11

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

15:35-12:30

1 stop23h 55m

£411

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/11

16:45-23:00

1 stop27h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

15:35-12:30

1 stop23h 55m

£411

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £1,725). 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 12 September 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.

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  • How long is the flight from China to Australia?

    For as low as £411, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 16h 35m. 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 £985). Flying from China to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,725). 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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