2025 | 2026 China Tours from Australia

Flights

The China National Tourism Administration shows that almost 800,000 Australians travelled to China in 2017. This means, there are many more flight options now than just 20 years ago. It’s a 10-hour flight from Sydney to Guangzhou and 12 hours up to Beijing. Sometimes you can find very good deals on international flights; for example, from Sydney to Beijing for only about AUD450 round trip.

Here are the flight times and flight availability from several Australian cities to various destinations in China.

* The information above is for reference only. The actual flight time is based on the specific flight schedule on the travel date.

Tips on how to get a good deal on international flights

• Book your international flight at least 30 days before departure.
• Generally, the earlier you book, the better deal you can get. But, sometimes, there are last minute deals (within 30 days of departure).
• Flights with at least one stopover are usually cheaper than direct flights and on average take about 3 to 5 hours longer.
• Make sure you check not just the STATED online TICKET price, but the FULL online price including baggage fees, departure taxes, etc.

Our most recommended online flight booking websites are: Expedia, SkyScanner, and Kayak.

We also recommend checking the following airline’s official websites: Qantas, China Southern Airline, China Eastern Airline, and Air China.

China Visa

Holders of valid ordinary Australian passports are exempt from visa requirements for entry into China for business, tourism, visiting relatives/friends, exchanges, or transit, with a maximum stay of 30 days.

For more visa information, see: China visa application guide.

Sample Costs for Traveling in China