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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £203

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 December 2025.

Mon 22/1220:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sat 14/321:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/12£284
Fri 26/1221:00PEK - MEL
1 stop37h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 15/322:20MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/12£329
Fri 26/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£403
Wed 24/1203:25PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/315:35MEL - PEK
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£413
Wed 24/1219:30PEK - MEL
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/315:35MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£421
Tue 23/1218:35PEK - MEL
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£497
Tue 23/1218:35PEK - MEL
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/315:35MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£506
Mon 29/1220:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/121:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/12£514
Tue 23/1219:30PEK - MEL
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/306:45MEL - PEK
2 stops18h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£538
Mon 22/1212:00PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£546
Mon 22/1212:00PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/315:35MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£554
Tue 30/1220:15PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/121:40MEL - PEK
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/12£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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£284

One-way from

£203

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£506

Good one-way deal

£1,027 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 22/12-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • China to Australia
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • China to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£94 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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Average for round-trip flights in December 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 12 December 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

Mon 22/12

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

£284

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 25/12

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

£284

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 24/12

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

£284

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 24/12

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

21:40-19:00

1 stop24h 20m

£284

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 24/12

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

£284

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 25/12

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

£284

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:20-18:50

2 stops23h 30m

£329

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/12

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

22:20-15:45

1 stop20h 25m

£329

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/3

15:30-14:30

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

£358

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 24/12

19:30-23:00

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

15:35-10:45

1 stop22h 10m

£421

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £151). Flying from China to Australia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £282). 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 December 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 43% 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.

How often are flights from China to Australia delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between China and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 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?

Thursday 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 5% 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 £284, Sichuan Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 15h 15m. The distance from China to Australia is about 5658 mi.

  • 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 £151). Flying from China to Australia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £282). 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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