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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £218

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
17 Oct — 24 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£275

One-way from

£218

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£438

Good one-way deal

£237 or less
30/10-6/11
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • China to Australia
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/11
  • 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 (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1021:40PEK - MEL
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1108:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£275
Tue 21/1022:05PEK - MEL
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1008:00MEL - PEK
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£334
Wed 22/1019:30PEK - MEL
1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9£350
Thu 30/1014:30PEK - SYD
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1112:00SYD - PEK
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£354
Thu 30/1007:30PEK - MEL
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 20/1115:35MEL - PEK
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9£408
Thu 30/1003:25PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1108:40MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9£410
Wed 29/1003:25PEK - SYD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1121:25SYD - PEK
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£410
Wed 29/1003:25PEK - SYD
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 20/1111:05SYD - PEK
1 stop14h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9£414
Thu 30/1003:25PEK - SYD
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1111:05SYD - PEK
1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9£414
Wed 17/919:40PEK - SYD
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/1021:50SYD - PEK
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9£425
Wed 29/1003:25PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1100:45MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9£471
Fri 24/1018:40PEK - MEL
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/1000:45MEL - PEK
1 stop14h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9£471

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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 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Australia that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 31/10

19:30-23:00

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

00:45-12:30

1 stop14h 45m

£408

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/11

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

15:35-12:30

1 stop23h 55m

£410

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sat 1/11

10:00-12:00

1 stop23h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

08:45-22:15

1 stop16h 30m

£414

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Thu 30/10

03:25-20:50

1 stop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

11:05-18:15

1 stop34h 10m

£414

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 29/10

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

00:45-12:30

1 stop14h 45m

£471

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 24/10

18:40-23:15

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

00:45-12:30

1 stop14h 45m

£471

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Tue 21/10

16:40-13:05

2 stops17h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

00:45-17:20

1 stop19h 35m

£570

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 22/10

18:40-16:35

2 stops18h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

00:45-17:20

1 stop19h 35m

£570

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

21:00-13:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

22:15-18:50

2 stops23h 35m

£587

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Thu 27/11

03:25-23:00

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 5/12

08:40-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

£595

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 £1,726). 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 17 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.

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 £626, Cathay Pacific can have you in Australia from China in 16h 10m. The distance from China to Australia is about 5566 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £218. Users have also found prices from £339 and £341 on Asiana Airlines and China Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 £1,726). 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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