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Cheap flights to China from $289

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Flights to China in 2024

Find the latest flights to China in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 564,933 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,244

Return from

$497

One-way from

$289
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Shanghai
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to China

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to China on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 28 April 2024
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Cheap flights to China in April & May 2024

Search the best deals to popular China cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to China in April and May 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Shanghai
Sun 26/520:20SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sun 2/615:10PVG - SYD
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/4$531
Sat 25/508:45SYD - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Sat 8/620:00SHA - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4$560
Sat 25/508:45SYD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Sun 9/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4$560
Sun 26/520:20SYD - PVG
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/601:35PVG - SYD
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$565
Sun 12/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/522:00SHA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$580
Sun 12/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/520:50SHA - SYD
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$589
Thu 2/511:25SYD - SHA
1 stop13h 15mXiamenAir
Thu 6/618:10SHA - SYD
1 stop13h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/4$591
Tue 28/520:00SYD - PVG
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/621:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$591
Fri 10/511:55SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/521:55PVG - SYD
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$592
Cheap flights to Beijing
Sat 18/520:00SYD - PEK
1 stop29h 00mHainan Airlines
Fri 24/509:15PEK - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$488
Thu 16/520:00SYD - PEK
1 stop23h 00mHainan Airlines
Fri 24/509:15PEK - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/4$499
Sat 25/511:25SYD - PKX
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/618:00PKX - SYD
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$566
Thu 9/508:45SYD - PKX
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Tue 14/519:30PKX - SYD
1 stop22h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4$579
Thu 2/511:25SYD - PKX
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/509:30PKX - SYD
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$580
Mon 29/408:45SYD - PKX
1 stop30h 55mChina Southern
Mon 6/512:30PKX - SYD
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4$586
Sun 12/511:25SYD - PKX
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/520:00PKX - SYD
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$588
Thu 9/521:15SYD - PKX
1 stop29h 50mAirAsia X
Mon 13/502:15PKX - SYD
1 stop27h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 28/4$589
Fri 3/514:10SYD - PKX
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 10/511:40PKX - SYD
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/4$595
Cheap flights to Guangzhou
Tue 21/520:00SYD - CAN
1 stop23h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 19/620:20CAN - SYD
1 stop15h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$430
Mon 20/520:20SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 05mSichuan Airlines
Tue 18/617:10CAN - SYD
1 stop19h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/4$517
Mon 27/520:20SYD - CAN
1 stop21h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 3/617:10CAN - SYD
1 stop19h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$526
Mon 27/516:20SYD - CAN
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/616:05CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$533
Mon 13/509:45SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/522:00CAN - SYD
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$534
Mon 20/509:45SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/601:35CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$536
Tue 21/521:15SYD - CAN
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/501:35CAN - SYD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$540
Sat 11/521:15SYD - CAN
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:20CAN - SYD
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$542
Wed 8/509:45SYD - CAN
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/517:10CAN - SYD
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$545

China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for China in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 564,933 searches and data were last updated on 28 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to China in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 21/520:00SYD - CAN
1 stop23h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 19/620:20CAN - SYD
1 stop15h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$430
Sat 18/520:00SYD - XMN
1 stop15h 35mHainan Airlines
Wed 19/619:40XMN - SYD
1 stop16h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$444
Sat 3/820:00SYD - SZX
1 stop29h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 16/808:50SZX - SYD
1 stop27h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/4$456
Sat 18/520:00SYD - PEK
1 stop22h 45mHainan Airlines
Fri 24/509:15PEK - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$488
Sat 12/1020:00SYD - PVG
1 stop26h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 8/1111:35PVG - SYD
1 stop24h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$497
Thu 16/520:00SYD - PEK
1 stop23h 00mHainan Airlines
Fri 24/509:15PEK - SYD
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/4$499

One-way flights to China

Explore one-way flight options to China for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 564,933 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to China. Reserve a round-trip flight to China instead by utilising the search form above.
Tue 14/520:20SYD - PVG
1 stop17h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/4$289
Sun 26/509:45SYD - PKX
1 stop17h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 28/4$291
Mon 13/509:45SYD - CAN
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$292

Direct flights to China

Mon 20/521:45SYD - CAN
Nonstop9h 40mChina Southern
Tue 18/608:05CAN - SYD
Nonstop9h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4$767
Tue 21/521:45SYD - CAN
Nonstop9h 40mChina Southern
Wed 19/621:00CAN - SYD
Nonstop9h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4$787
Sun 26/520:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 1/600:15PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/4$843
Sun 19/511:25SYD - XMN
Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir
Thu 20/622:00XMN - SYD
Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/4$852
Tue 21/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 28/519:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$859
Sun 12/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 19/519:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$860
Sat 25/509:30SYD - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 9/619:50PVG - SYD
Nonstop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$862
Thu 23/519:40SYD - PEK
Nonstop11h 25mAir China
Mon 27/501:50PEK - SYD
Nonstop11h 00mAir China
Deal found 28/4$897
Sat 18/511:25SYD - XMN
Nonstop9h 25mXiamenAir
Wed 19/622:00XMN - SYD
Nonstop9h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 26/4$903

Average price of flights to China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to China is currently $291 while a return flight costs $543. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to China (average of $432). Flying to China in December will prove the most costly (average of $911). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$973

February

$793

March

$747

April

$774

May

$791

June

$914

July

$920

August

$816

September

$885

October

$661

November

$758

December

$1,394

Peak season

May, September and October are the high season months when many Australians take cheap flights to China. Package tours are especially popular, such as cruising the Yangtze River or the visiting the Terracotta Army in Xi’an. But for those wishing to do independent travel then the trains are amazing in China; clean, affordable and extremely fast. Bus travel by comfortable coach is also a popular option if you’re exploring more than one city. These major public holiday dates usually see flights to China fill up quickly and make accommodation more difficult to find: Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb), Labour Day (1 to 3 May), Dragon Boat Festival (May/June) and University Holidays (June to September /  January to February).

Off Season

Late November to February are the Chinese winter months which, in some regions, can be bitterly cold. So depending on the nature of your visit you may consider booking your flight to China at a different time. But because the country is so vast, there are other places where the temperatures are actually quite mild. Subtropical Hong Kong in the south for instance usually enjoys a temperate climate all year-round with temperatures around 16C in January.  

Temperature and rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to China?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to China. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Some pre-planning is necessary once you’ve found your cheap flights to China. This is a populous country so don’t book until you’ve checked the climate of the region you’re visiting, accommodation availability and whether your dates fall on a public holiday. Organised tours are a good choice in this respect as they can take the hassle out of obtaining tickets for tours and hotel rooms. For the cheapest flights to China during peak season book more than three months in advance.

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 28 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as Air China, Cathay Pacific and XiamenAir. 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.
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.3
Very Good
958 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

7.9
Good
1,127 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

7.7
Good
991 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Shanghai, followed by Guangzhou, Beijing, Fuzhou and Shenyang.

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • How long is the flight to China?

    Flights from Sydney to China (Beijing) – 11 hrs 40 minsFlights from Melbourne to China (Beijing) – 14 hrs 45 minsFlights from Perth to China (Beijing) – 12 hrs 5 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to China?

    There are many airlines operating international flights to China from Australian cities, including national carriers China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. China Southern Airlines handles over a third of all non-stop flights between Sydney and China and operates 14 direct flights per week. Beijing International Airport connects domestic flights to almost all the airports in China.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is located 30 km north east of the city centre and is connected by rail, bus and taxi. The Airport Express Train takes 30 minutes and is the quickest way to reach the CBD after you have got off your flight. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is served by the high speed Maglev Train which reaches speeds of up to 431 km/h, taking just eight minutes to cover the 30 km trip to the CBD.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport typically cost $61, while return flights cost around $188.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around $287, however they can be found for as little as $285.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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