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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £199

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/320:15
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop15h 15m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 20/321:40
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop19h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£349
Sat 28/220:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop15h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 8/321:25
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop19h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/1£351
Wed 6/520:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 28/520:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop19h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/1£352
Fri 15/515:45
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop28h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 16/500:30
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop16h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 25/1£353
Sat 7/320:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop15h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 14/321:25
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop19h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£353
Fri 15/507:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 17/511:00
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop14h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/1£374
Sun 17/519:30
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 19/511:00
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop14h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/1£375
Fri 8/507:00
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 29/520:30
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1£376
Sun 10/515:45
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 29/514:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop26h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 26/1£392
Sun 3/507:00
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop27h 35m
China Eastern
Sat 9/511:00
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop33h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1£405
Sat 28/320:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 4/421:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop24h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/1£417
Wed 29/411:40
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop24h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 7/520:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop23h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£419

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£349

One-way from

£199

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£829

Good one-way deal

£550 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • China to Australia
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m 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 28 January 2026.
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 13/3

20:15-14:30

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

21:40-14:10

1 stop19h 30m

£349

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sat 28/2

20:15-14:40

1 stop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

21:25-14:10

1 stop19h 45m

£351

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/5

15:30-14:15

1 stop20h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

20:20-21:15

1 stop26h 55m

£351

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/5

07:45-14:15

1 stop28h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

20:20-19:00

1 stop24h 40m

£352

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/5

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

20:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

£352

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/5

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

20:20-20:30

1 stop26h 10m

£352

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 15/5

15:45-22:15

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

00:30-14:45

1 stop16h 15m

£353

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sat 7/3

20:15-14:40

1 stop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

21:25-14:10

1 stop19h 45m

£353

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 15/5

07:00-09:00

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

11:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

£374

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 17/5

19:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

11:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

£375

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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 £147). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £387). 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 28 January 2026.

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 35% 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 24 January 2026.

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 22% of weekly flights between China and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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?

Monday 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 £349, Sichuan Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 15h 15m. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Australia (average of £147). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £387). 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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