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 $ 989 (round trip). It varies from $ 773 (Macao) to $ 1207 (Guangzhou (Canton)) 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 | $ 1028 | march, may, june (the cheapest), july, august, september, october, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price Sydney-Beijing |
| Shanghai | $ 1186 | march, may, june, july, august (the cheapest), september, october, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price Sydney-Shanghai |
| Hong Kong | $ 922 | march, may (the cheapest), june, august, september, october, november | 6 to 7 months | Flight price Sydney-Hong Kong |
| Lhasa | $ 1105 | april, may, june | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Sydney-Lhasa |
| Guangzhou (Canton) | $ 1207 | march (the cheapest), may, june, august (the cheapest), october, november | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Sydney-Guangzhou (Canton) |
| Chengdu | $ 815 | february, march (the cheapest), may, june, august, october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Sydney-Chengdu |
| Macao | $ 773 | 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 | $ 983 to $ 1627 | very high price |
| February | $ 766 to $ 1253 | fair price |
| March | $ 629 to $ 1031 | good price |
| April | $ 764 to $ 1230 | fair price |
| May | $ 655 to $ 1051 | good price |
| June | $ 696 to $ 1058 | good price |
| July | $ 850 to $ 1279 | high price |
| August | $ 694 to $ 1030 | good price |
| September | $ 782 to $ 1182 | fair price |
| October | $ 682 to $ 1214 | fair price |
| November | $ 647 to $ 1151 | good price |
| December | $ 1045 to $ 1623 | 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 $ 1028. 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 ($ 768, saving $ 261 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1028). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1457, which is $ 429 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 $ 1186. 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 direct flight
leave on a monday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Shanghai in China in august to get the best price ($ 983, saving $ 203 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1186). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1627, which is $ 442 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 $ 922. 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 ($ 737, saving $ 186 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 922). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1267, which is $ 346 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 $ 1105. 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 wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Lhasa in China in may to get the best price ($ 836, saving $ 270 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1105). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1279, which is $ 175 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 $ 1207. 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 monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Guangzhou (Canton) in China in august to get the best price ($ 1030, saving $ 178 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1207). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1572, which is $ 365 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 $ 815. 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 march to get the best price ($ 642, saving $ 174 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 815). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1112, which is $ 298 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 $ 773. 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 tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Macao in China in march to get the best price ($ 629, saving $ 145 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 773). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1045, which is $ 272 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 | 18-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 323 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Beijing | 21-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 299 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Beijing | 23-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 338 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Beijing | 27-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 361 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Beijing | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 285 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Beijing | 09-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 364 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Beijing | 18-07 to 26-07-2024 | $ 310 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Beijing | 01-08 to 16-08-2024 | $ 350 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Beijing | 17-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 295 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Shanghai | 11-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 363 | 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 sunday. 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 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 876 , which is $ 153 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 ($ 307 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 wednesday. 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 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1047 , which is $ 139 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 ($ 210 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 tuesday. 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 6 to 7 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 859 , which is $ 63 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 ($ 139 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 $ 969 , which is $ 136 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 153 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 friday. 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 $ 947 , which is $ 261 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 ($ 314 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 $ 730 , which is $ 86 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 ($ 694 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 $ 710 , which is $ 64 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 ($ 233 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Macao flight ticket and other statistics