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Cheap flights from China to Australia from £211

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 19/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SYD
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£407

One-way from

£211

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£722

Good one-way deal

£775 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/9-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • China to Australia
19/12
  • 19/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • China to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 11 July 2025.

Mon 15/907:25PEK - MEL
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1008:25MEL - PEK
1 stop15h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7£407
Mon 25/814:30PEK - SYD
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 1/920:30SYD - PEK
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/7£417
Sat 23/822:05PEK - MEL
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/807:00MEL - PEK
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£421
Mon 25/812:55PEK - SYD
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/911:30SYD - PEK
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£429
Sun 7/913:40PEK - SYD
1 stop17h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 28/911:30SYD - PEK
2 stops26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/7£531
Sun 7/910:40PEK - SYD
1 stop18h 50mAsiana Airlines
Wed 24/909:30SYD - PEK
1 stop26h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/7£576
Tue 16/916:35PEK - MEL
1 stop16h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 22/1019:25MEL - PEK
1 stop22h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7£621
Sun 21/920:20PEK - MEL
1 stop36h 20mChina Airlines
Sun 19/1021:50MEL - PEK
1 stop16h 05mChina Airlines
Deal found 10/7£637
Sat 6/900:05PEK - SYD
1 stop32h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 24/910:30SYD - PEK
2 stops22h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7£681
Fri 12/912:55PEK - SYD
1 stop17h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 27/910:10SYD - PEK
1 stop27h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/7£724
Sat 13/909:30PEK - SYD
2 stops18h 40mMIAT Mongolian
Sat 27/921:50SYD - PEK
2 stops24h 20mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 9/7£1,152
Tue 9/900:10PEK - SYD
2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/915:40SYD - PEK
2 stops49h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7£1,874

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Fly from

China

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Mon 15/9

07:25-05:55

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

08:25-20:30

1 stop15h 05m

£407

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 25/8

14:30-09:00

1 stop16h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

20:30-18:00

1 stop23h 30m

£417

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sat 23/8

22:05-05:00

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 30/8

07:00-23:40

1 stop18h 40m

£421

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Mon 25/8

12:55-19:30

2 stops28h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

11:30-23:40

1 stop14h 10m

£429

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 7/9

18:40-10:50

1 stop14h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/9

07:00-15:25

2 stops34h 25m

£531

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sun 7/9

10:40-07:30

1 stop18h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

09:30-09:30

1 stop26h 00m

£576

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Tue 16/9

16:35-11:00

1 stop16h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

19:25-14:40

1 stop22h 15m

£621

BeijingMelbourne

PEK - MEL

PEKMEL

Beijing Capital

Sun 21/9

20:20-10:40

1 stop36h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

21:50-10:55

1 stop16h 05m

£637

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Sat 6/9

00:05-10:25

1 stop32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

10:30-07:15

2 stops22h 45m

£681

BeijingSydney

PEK - SYD

PEKSYD

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/9

12:55-08:00

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/9

10:10-11:55

1 stop27h 45m

£724

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 £1,709). 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 11 July 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, China Airlines, andAsiana Airlines from China to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Vietnam Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £213. Users have also found prices from £221 and £226 on Cathay Pacific and Sichuan Airlines, respectively.

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  • 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 £1,709). 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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