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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £257

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
11 Jun — 18 Jun1
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 12 May 2026.

Tue 11/800:05
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/813:00
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop20h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/5£469
Tue 11/815:45
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 17/814:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop26h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 11/5£475
Fri 14/815:45
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 17/814:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop26h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 11/5£503
Wed 3/619:00
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 9/621:00
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop16h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5£511
Sun 6/919:30
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop15h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 8/911:00
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop33h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/5£518
Fri 26/621:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 3/721:20
MEL
-
PEK
2 stops22h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/5£524
Tue 11/815:45
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 21/814:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop26h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 11/5£524
Sun 6/908:25
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 8/920:20
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop28h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/5£526
Thu 11/609:20
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop22h 15m
Hong Kong Airlines
Mon 15/611:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop14h 25m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 7/5£532
Sun 9/815:45
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 17/814:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop26h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 11/5£544
Fri 14/815:45
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 21/814:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop26h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 11/5£553
Thu 21/514:30
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 31/520:30
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop15h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/5£583

Find 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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£257

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£528

Good one-way deal

£555 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • China to Australia
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Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 21/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 30m total
  • China to Australia
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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 12 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/9

19:30-12:35

1 stop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

11:00-18:00

1 stop33h 00m

£518

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/6

21:00-12:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

21:20-18:15

2 stops22h 55m

£524

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/6

09:20-09:35

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

11:15-23:40

1 stop14h 25m

£532

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 21/6

09:20-09:45

1 stop22h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/6

11:05-23:40

1 stop14h 35m

£532

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/9

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

20:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

£559

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 1/6

18:40-11:15

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

07:25-22:25

1 stop17h 00m

£615

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/9

03:15-22:15

1 stop17h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

23:45-18:25

1 stop20h 40m

£615

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/6

16:40-11:45

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/6

07:40-01:25

1 stop19h 45m

£619

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Fri 14/8

03:15-20:10

1 stop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/8

10:10-22:25

1 stop14h 15m

£620
Fastest return journey

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Thu 13/8

19:40-11:45

1 stop14h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

07:40-20:25

1 stop14h 45m

£620

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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Australia

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 89 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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £93). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £371). 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 May 2026.

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 22% of weekly flights between China and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Saturday 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 Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 £518, China Eastern can have you in Australia from China in 15h 05m. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £93). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £371). 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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