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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £260

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
1 May — 8 May1
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 1 April 2026.

Sun 10/521:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 24/521:20
MEL
-
PEK
2 stops22h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 30/3£337
Sun 1/1115:30
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 45m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 7/1115:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop26h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/3£454
Sat 16/520:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 23/520:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/4£463
Sun 9/800:05
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 17/813:00
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop20h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 29/3£479
Fri 15/521:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 22/521:20
MEL
-
PEK
2 stops22h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 31/3£483
Tue 8/915:45
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 11/914:15
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop26h 30m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 1/4£497
Wed 13/508:25
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop27h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 17/520:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop28h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/3£507
Thu 9/409:20
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 21/421:20
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop15h 40m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 29/3£521
Wed 13/520:15
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 30/520:20
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/3£525
Mon 6/413:30
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop22h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 25/420:20
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop16h 05m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/3£530
Fri 8/510:00
PEK
-
MEL
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 17/507:25
MEL
-
PEK
1 stop15h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3£545
Thu 14/507:25
PEK
-
SYD
1 stop34h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 21/507:40
SYD
-
PEK
1 stop19h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3£549

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£337

One-way from

£196

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

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Average price

£432

Good one-way deal

£569 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 10/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 55m total
  • China to Australia
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  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m 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 1 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/5

21:00-12:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

21:20-18:15

2 stops22h 55m

£337

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sat 16/5

20:15-14:15

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

20:20-10:25

1 stop16h 05m

£463

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/8

00:05-16:45

1 stop14h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

13:00-07:15

1 stop20h 15m

£479

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Fri 15/5

21:00-12:00

1 stop37h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

21:20-18:15

2 stops22h 55m

£483

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Tue 8/9

15:45-12:15

1 stop18h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

14:15-14:45

1 stop26h 30m

£497

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Wed 13/5

08:25-14:15

1 stop27h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

20:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

£507

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/6

18:40-11:15

1 stop14h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

07:25-01:25

1 stop20h 00m

£545

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Fri 15/5

12:05-08:40

1 stop18h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

10:10-22:25

1 stop14h 15m

£549

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/5

20:15-14:10

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

20:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

£567
Fastest return journey

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sat 4/7

00:05-16:45

1 stop14h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

18:00-07:15

1 stop15h 15m

£596

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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 £126). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £397). 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 1 April 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 37% on airfare.

How often are flights from China to Australia delayed?

About 21% 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?

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 10% 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 £479, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in Australia from China in 14h 40m. 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 £126). Flying from China to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £397). 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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