Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Beijing (SYD - BJS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Beijing and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$411	China Southern 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sat, May 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Beijing is currently $411
Cheapest one-way flight	$235	AirAsia X 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jan 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Beijing is currently $235
Last-minute weekend getaway	$496	China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Beijing is currently $496
Cheapest business class flights	$1,788	China Southern 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Beijing is currently $1,788

Fastest flight	11 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Beijing takes 11 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Beijing is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $335–445
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $670–1,350

Popular airlines from Sydney to Beijing

Air China

Nonstop

10 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - PEK Every day
China Southern

from $411

Typical price: $520–1,200

154 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PKX Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $430–980

62 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PEK, PKX Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $700

Typical price: $640–1,500

54 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PEK Every day
Vietnam Airlines

28 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PEK, PKX Every day
Sichuan Airlines

21 weekly connecting flights

SYD - PEK Every day

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 16 min 5 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 2 hr 55 min 151 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 4 min 83 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 26 min 53 mi

Popular airports near Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing China 33 min 15 mi
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing China 1 hr 4 min 27 mi
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)

Tianjin China 1 hr 42 min 73 mi
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)

Shijiazhuang China 2 hr 52 min 145 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Beijing

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Beijing are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $335 to $445.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $411. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $235.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Sydney to Beijing is $411, flying from Apr 16 to May 2.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Sydney to Beijing is $700, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Beijing starts at $411 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sat, May 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $235 and departs on Thu, Jan 22.

11 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Beijing.

Peak travel season is Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Sep) is very hot and humid, with frequent rain. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and cold. Key events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Huangyaguan Great Wall Marathon (Great Wall of China, May), the Chrysanthemum Festival (Sep–Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Beijing.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Beijing really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Beijing.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Air China flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 154 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Beijing are:

China Eastern offers 62 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
Cathay Pacific offers 54 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
Vietnam Airlines offers 28 connecting flights per week. Vietnam Airlines flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
Sichuan Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Sichuan Airlines flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Beijing.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $411. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $235.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Sydney to Beijing is $411, flying from Apr 16 to May 2.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Sydney to Beijing is $700, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.

Air China flies direct from Sydney to Beijing.

There are 10 Air China direct flights from Sydney to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Beijing at price $496 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

Air China flies direct from Sydney to Beijing.

There are 10 Air China direct flights from Sydney to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Sydney to Beijing on a daily basis.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Beijing, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Beijing start at $1,788 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 25 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Beijing start at $411 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sat, May 2.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Beijing, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Beijing starts at $496 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Beijing at price $496 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Beijing, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.