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Recent flights found to popular cities in China

Find flights to these popular cities in China from your nearest airport.
China Southern
4 Aug
MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
PVG
14 Aug
PVG
24h 10m
1 stop
MEL
Hainan Airlines
15 Oct
SYD
26h 25m
1 stop
PVG
15 Nov
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
SYD
Air China
14 Oct
MEL
28h 35m
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PVG
24 Oct
PVG
20h 15m
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MEL
China Southern
22 Oct
SYD
16h 15m
1 stop
PVG
19 Nov
PVG
22h 10m
1 stop
SYD
AirAsia X
12 Sept
MEL
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
20 Sept
PVG
18h 20m
1 stop
MEL
Hainan Airlines
15 Oct
SYD
26h 25m
1 stop
PVG
6 Nov
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
SYD
Hainan Airlines
15 Oct
SYD
23h 10m
1 stop
PVG
18 Nov
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
SYD
China Southern
29 Oct
MEL
15h 45m
1 stop
PVG
20 Nov
PVG
20h 00m
1 stop
MEL
China Southern
26 Oct
MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
PVG
9 Nov
PVG
20h 00m
1 stop
MEL
AirAsia X
7 Sept
MEL
27h 10m
1 stop
PVG
18 Sept
PVG
18h 20m
1 stop
MEL
Sichuan Airlines
2 Nov
MEL
21h 00m
1 stop
PVG
7 Dec
PVG
19h 30m
1 stop
MEL
Hainan Airlines
15 Oct
SYD
26h 25m
1 stop
PVG
13 Nov
PVG
24h 20m
1 stop
SYD
China Eastern
14 Aug
MEL
15h 50m
1 stop
CAN
23 Aug
CAN
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL
Hainan Airlines
3 Sept
MEL
18h 00m
1 stop
CAN
16 Sept
CAN
15h 45m
1 stop
MEL
Multiple Airlines
1 Sept
MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
CAN
7 Sept
CAN
25h 55m
1 stop
MEL
Hainan Airlines
25 Oct
MEL
18h 00m
1 stop
CAN
2 Nov
CAN
17h 15m
1 stop
MEL
Multiple Airlines
6 Sept
PER
14h 45m
1 stop
CAN
18 Nov
CAN
22h 05m
1 stop
PER
China Eastern
18 Oct
MEL
15h 50m
1 stop
CAN
26 Oct
CAN
33h 00m
1 stop
MEL
Multiple Airlines
5 Sept
PER
24h 15m
1 stop
CAN
18 Nov
CAN
26h 30m
1 stop
PER
Multiple Airlines
6 Sept
MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
CAN
14 Sept
CAN
17h 10m
1 stop
MEL
Hainan Airlines
15 Oct
MEL
15h 20m
1 stop
CAN
24 Oct
CAN
15h 45m
1 stop
MEL
Air China
18 Oct
MEL
20h 25m
1 stop
CAN
8 Dec
CAN
18h 05m
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Air China
18 Oct
MEL
19h 20m
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CAN
26 Oct
CAN
20h 05m
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Air China
18 Oct
MEL
18h 20m
1 stop
CAN
8 Dec
CAN
25h 05m
1 stop
MEL
China Eastern
23 Aug
MEL
14h 50m
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PEK
26 Aug
PEK
24h 00m
1 stop
MEL
China Southern
28 Sept
MEL
27h 55m
1 stop
PKX
26 Oct
PKX
22h 00m
1 stop
MEL
Multiple Airlines
12 Sept
PER
24h 50m
1 stop
PKX
20 Sept
PKX
21h 10m
1 stop
PER
Multiple Airlines
13 Sept
PER
15h 20m
1 stop
PKX
20 Sept
PKX
21h 10m
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PER
Multiple Airlines
15 Aug
MEL
28h 45m
1 stop
PEK
22 Aug
PEK
28h 50m
1 stop
MEL
China Eastern
10 Aug
MEL
30h 40m
1 stop
PKX
16 Aug
PKX
21h 05m
1 stop
MEL
China Eastern
9 Aug
MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
PEK
15 Aug
PEK
24h 00m
1 stop
MEL
China Eastern
9 Aug
MEL
15h 05m
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PKX
15 Aug
PKX
17h 05m
1 stop
MEL
China Eastern
7 Nov
MEL
19h 50m
1 stop
PEK
11 Nov
PEK
17h 00m
1 stop
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China Southern
8 Aug
SYD
16h 00m
1 stop
PKX
14 Aug
PKX
19h 55m
1 stop
SYD
China Eastern
3 Aug
SYD
28h 55m
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PKX
14 Aug
PKX
17h 05m
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SYD
China Eastern
1 Oct
SYD
15h 05m
1 stop
PKX
20 Oct
PKX
20h 40m
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SYD
Hainan Airlines
10 Sept
SYD
15h 35m
1 stop
XMN
30 Oct
XMN
15h 40m
1 stop
SYD
Sichuan Airlines
15 Nov
MEL
19h 25m
1 stop
XMN
30 Nov
XMN
21h 15m
1 stop
MEL
Hainan Airlines
15 Nov
MEL
15h 05m
1 stop
XMN
16 Nov
XMN
15h 55m
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MEL
China Eastern
24 Aug
SYD
32h 55m
1 stop
XMN
31 Aug
XMN
32h 20m
2 stops
SYD
China Eastern
24 Aug
SYD
32h 55m
1 stop
XMN
31 Aug
XMN
34h 15m
1 stop
SYD
Sichuan Airlines
15 Nov
MEL
19h 25m
2 stops
XMN
30 Nov
XMN
21h 15m
2 stops
MEL
Multiple Airlines
12 Oct
PER
22h 45m
2 stops
XMN
19 Nov
XMN
36h 40m
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PER
Multiple Airlines
15 Nov
MEL
8h 50m
XMN
16 Nov
XMN
15h 55m
1 stop
MEL
Multiple Airlines
15 Nov
MEL
19h 25m
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XMN
16 Nov
XMN
15h 55m
1 stop
MEL
China Eastern
10 Sept
SYD
24h 55m
1 stop
XMN
30 Oct
XMN
21h 05m
2 stops
SYD
Multiple Airlines
11 Oct
PER
39h 05m
2 stops
XMN
26 Nov
XMN
27h 20m
3 stops
PER
Philippine Airlines
10 Oct
SYD
31h 55m
1 stop
XMN
24 Oct
XMN
19h 45m
1 stop
SYD
Air China
25 Oct
MEL
22h 05m
1 stop
NKG
9 Nov
NKG
22h 45m
1 stop
MEL
Air China
25 Oct
MEL
22h 05m
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NKG
9 Nov
NKG
25h 25m
1 stop
MEL
China Southern
25 Oct
MEL
27h 10m
1 stop
NKG
9 Nov
NKG
24h 35m
1 stop
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China Southern
26 Oct
MEL
32h 25m
1 stop
NKG
8 Nov
NKG
31h 55m
1 stop
MEL
Sichuan Airlines
15 Oct
MEL
24h 10m
1 stop
NKG
6 Nov
NKG
16h 25m
1 stop
MEL
China Southern
31 July
SYD
35h 25m
1 stop
NKG
13 Aug
NKG
23h 55m
1 stop
SYD
Air China
25 Oct
MEL
27h 35m
2 stops
NKG
9 Nov
NKG
16h 10m
1 stop
MEL
Air China
25 Oct
MEL
27h 35m
2 stops
NKG
9 Nov
NKG
16h 10m
1 stop
MEL
China Southern
30 July
SYD
22h 45m
1 stop
NKG
10 Aug
NKG
34h 20m
1 stop
SYD
Hainan Airlines
8 Sept
MEL
20h 45m
1 stop
NKG
19 Sept
NKG
20h 30m
1 stop
MEL
Air China
16 Oct
MEL
22h 05m
1 stop
NKG
6 Nov
NKG
40h 25m
2 stops
MEL
China Southern
16 Oct
MEL
14h 10m
1 stop
NKG
6 Nov
NKG
19h 10m
1 stop
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China Eastern
1 Aug
MEL12:00Melbourne
30h 40m
1 stop
PKX16:40Beijing Daxing Intl
8 Aug
PKX20:00Beijing Daxing Intl
36h 00m
1 stop
MEL10:00Melbourne
China Southern
6 Aug
SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 20m
1 stop
SHA09:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Aug
SHA18:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines
1 Aug
MEL07:00Melbourne
28h 45m
1 stop
PEK09:45Beijing Capital
8 Aug
PEK22:10Beijing Capital
28h 50m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
XiamenAir
3 Aug
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Aug
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
Philippine Airlines
31 July
SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 25m
1 stop
PVG15:55Shanghai Pu Dong
7 Aug
PVG17:10Shanghai Pu Dong
13h 35m
1 stop
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tianjin Airlines
3 Aug
SYD12:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 30m
2 stops
PVG10:10Shanghai Pu Dong
23 Aug
PVG11:25Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 15m
2 stops
SYD10:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

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China Southern
6 Aug
MEL21:00Melbourne
10h 00m
CAN05:00Guangzhou Baiyun
28 Aug
CAN21:15Guangzhou Baiyun
9h 25m
MEL08:40Melbourne
China Eastern
14 Aug
MEL11:00Melbourne
10h 50m
PVG19:50Shanghai Pu Dong
21 Aug
PVG20:25Shanghai Pu Dong
10h 35m
MEL09:00Melbourne
Air China
26 Aug
MEL20:00Melbourne
12h 00m
PEK06:00Beijing Capital
31 Aug
PEK01:05Beijing Capital
11h 30m
MEL14:35Melbourne
China Southern
1 Sept
MEL10:20Melbourne
9h 45m
CAN18:05Guangzhou Baiyun
8 Sept
CAN21:15Guangzhou Baiyun
9h 25m
MEL08:40Melbourne
Multiple Airlines
30 July
SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
9h 40m
CAN05:25Guangzhou Baiyun
15 Aug
CAN08:05Guangzhou Baiyun
9h 35m
SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways
6 Aug
SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 05m
CAN18:10Guangzhou Baiyun
15 Aug
CAN08:05Guangzhou Baiyun
9h 35m
SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

China flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your China flight to craft the best travel plan

What is the cheapest flight to China?

The cheapest flights to China recently found by momondo users are $74 with Cebu Pacific, $135 with Spring Airlines, and $182 with AirAsia.
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What are the most popular cities to visit in China?

For momondo users, the most popular city in China is Shanghai, which is visited about 30% more often than any other city in China. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Guangzhou and Beijing.

How long is the flight from Australia to China?

On average, it takes 10h to fly from Australia to China if you fly out of Sydney Kingsford Smith (the most popular airport in Australia) and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (the most popular airport in China). If you’re flying out of Melbourne and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, then the flight time is around 10h 30m.

Which airlines fly to China?

China Southern, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 27 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in China

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to China from Australia
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Cheap China flight deals and tips

Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$300

Best Round-Trip Price

$480

Fastest flight time

14h 40m

Operated By

8 airlines
The best one-way flight price to China from Australia in the last 72 hours is $300 (Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong).
The best round-trip flight price to China from Australia in the last 72 hours is $480 (Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun).
The fastest flight to China from Australia takes 14h 40m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Guangzhou Baiyun).
There are 8 airlines operating flights to China, including China Eastern, China Southern and Sichuan Airlines.

Frequently asked questions about flying to China

What popular landmarks are in China?

What is the best airport to land at to visit Canton Fair Complex?

When visiting Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, the closest airport is Guangzhou Airport.

What is the most popular airport in China to fly to?

How much are flights to China?

The cheapest flight to China recently found on momondo was $207. If you’re unable to find a flight deal this cheap, keep in mind that anything less than $1,333 is considered a good price for flights to China. $1,607 is the average cost to fly to China, while $5,153 is the most expensive.

What is the best day of the week to fly to China?

The best day of the week to fly to China is Thursday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Tuesday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Sunday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to China.

Where is it cheapest to fly into China?

To save money on airfare when visiting China, consider Jinan airport in Jinan, which has the cheapest flights with an average airfare of $207. You may also consider flying to Shanghai Pu Dong airport in Shanghai for the second cheapest option with an average airfare of $260.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to China?

Prices for flights to China refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to China?

How old do you have to be to fly to China?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to China?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to China. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to China with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to China with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to China?

Once all potential China flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to China right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to China, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to China and alert you when they change.


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Cheapest flight routes to China

These routes have the cheapest flights to China found by momondo users in Australia
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
SydneyTianjin14h 40m$477
MelbourneGuangzhou9h 35m$480
MelbourneBeijing14h 50m$481
MelbourneTaiyuan28h 20m$484
MelbourneHarbin31h 00m$489
SydneyShenzhen10h 10m$494
SydneyXi'an13h 55m$494
MelbourneHangzhou10h 30m$495
SydneyShanghai10h 00m$501
MelbourneXi'an22h 15m$504
MelbourneQingdao11h 15m$506
SydneyGuangzhou9h 40m$507
SydneyZhengzhou11h 00m$507
PerthGuangzhou11h 50m$510
SydneyBeijing14h 30m$513
MelbourneNanning15h 20m$517