Statistics on Sydney-China flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to China from Sydney
The average price to go to China from Sydney is $ 924 (round trip). It varies from $ 781 (Macao) to $ 1097 (Lhasa) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Sydney-China flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Lhasa, Guangzhou (Canton), Chengdu and Macao.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | $ 1057 | march, may, june (the cheapest), july, august, september, october, november | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Sydney-Beijing |
| Shanghai | $ 964 | march (the cheapest), may, june, august, november | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Sydney-Shanghai |
| Hong Kong | $ 903 | february, march, may (the cheapest), june, august, october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Sydney-Hong Kong |
| Lhasa | $ 1097 | april, may, november (the cheapest) | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Sydney-Lhasa |
| Guangzhou (Canton) | $ 1007 | august, november (the cheapest) | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Sydney-Guangzhou (Canton) |
| Chengdu | $ 831 | february, march, may, june, august, september, october, november (the cheapest) | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Sydney-Chengdu |
| Macao | $ 781 | march (the cheapest), may, june, august, october, november | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Sydney-Macao |
Round-trip airfare price Sydney-China month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1009 to $ 1523 | very high price |
| February | $ 799 to $ 1255 | fair price |
| March | $ 649 to $ 974 | fair price |
| April | $ 794 to $ 1114 | high price |
| May | $ 678 to $ 965 | fair price |
| June | $ 695 to $ 1013 | fair price |
| July | $ 826 to $ 1214 | high price |
| August | $ 655 to $ 1240 | high price |
| September | $ 765 to $ 1149 | fair price |
| October | $ 703 to $ 1131 | fair price |
| November | $ 642 to $ 937 | good price |
| December | $ 1042 to $ 1392 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to China from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to China from Sydney
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Beijing in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Beijing is $ 1057. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Beijing flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Beijing in China in june to get the best price ($ 818, saving $ 239 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1057). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1523, which is $ 467 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Beijing and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Shanghai in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Shanghai is $ 964. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Shanghai flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Shanghai in China in march to get the best price ($ 772, saving $ 192 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 964). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1203, which is $ 239 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Shanghai and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Hong Kong in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Hong Kong is $ 903. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Hong Kong flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Hong Kong in China in may to get the best price ($ 758, saving $ 145 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 903). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1188, which is $ 286 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Hong Kong and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Lhasa in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Lhasa is $ 1097. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Lhasa flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Lhasa in China in november to get the best price ($ 797, saving $ 301 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1097). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1240, which is $ 143 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Lhasa and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton) is $ 1007. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Guangzhou (Canton) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Guangzhou (Canton) in China in november to get the best price ($ 785, saving $ 222 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1007). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1191, which is $ 185 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Guangzhou (Canton) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Chengdu in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Chengdu is $ 831. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Chengdu flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Chengdu in China in november to get the best price ($ 642, saving $ 190 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 831). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1288, which is $ 457 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Chengdu and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Macao in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Macao is $ 781. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Macao flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a sunday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Macao in China in march to get the best price ($ 649, saving $ 133 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 781). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1042, which is $ 261 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Macao and other statistics
Top prices Sydney-China
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Beijing | 10-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 379 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 11-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 379 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 14-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 344 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 15-10 to 25-10-2024 | $ 379 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 16-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 379 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 17-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 347 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 02-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 322 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Beijing | 07-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 380 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 13-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 380 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Beijing | 22-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 369 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to buy plane tickets to go to China (from Sydney)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Beijing
The price of tickets to Beijing fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Beijing, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Beijing page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Beijing in China 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 995 , which is $ 62 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 195 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Beijing flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Shanghai
The price of tickets to Shanghai fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Shanghai, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Shanghai page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Shanghai in China 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 845 , which is $ 120 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 464 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Shanghai flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Hong Kong
The price of tickets to Hong Kong fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Hong Kong, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Hong Kong page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Hong Kong in China 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 869 , which is $ 34 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 131 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Hong Kong flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Lhasa
The price of tickets to Lhasa fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Lhasa, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Lhasa page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Lhasa in China 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 955 , which is $ 142 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 418 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Lhasa flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton)
The price of tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton), you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Guangzhou (Canton) in China 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 936 , which is $ 71 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 640 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Guangzhou (Canton) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Chengdu
The price of tickets to Chengdu fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Chengdu, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Chengdu page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Chengdu in China 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 712 , which is $ 120 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 624 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Chengdu flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Macao
The price of tickets to Macao fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Macao, you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Macao page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Macao in China 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 717 , which is $ 65 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 244 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Macao flight ticket and other statistics