Can I fly direct from Sydney to Beijing?

Direct flights from Sydney to Beijing are available, but they represent a small portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 2.9% of all available routes. For flights with layovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Beijing?

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Beijing has a median duration of 11 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 8965 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 16 hours and 15 minutes. These durations reflect historical averages for this route.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Sydney to Beijing?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Sydney to Beijing with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $730, while direct flights had a median price of $882. This represents a premium of approximately 21% for direct flights. Direct flights accounted for about 3.1% of the options observed across the trailing 90 days.

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Sydney to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Beijing

A typical journey from Sydney to Beijing takes about 30h 50m including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the time spent on layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8965 km.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sydney to Beijing, fares typically range from $610–$1162, with a median of $865. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Beijing? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $437. Following closely, November also presents good value, with a median fare of $456. February is another cost-effective option, showing a median fare of $484.

Most itineraries for flights from Sydney to Beijing connect at least once. Only 2.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Sydney to Beijing. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Beijing

Regular price: A$766 - A$1,264

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Beijing is typically between AUD 766 and AUD 1264. The current lowest deal is AUD 668 with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Aug 1-Aug 17.

now A$668

Low A$766

High A$1,264

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Beijing

Flights from Sydney to Beijing are cheapest in January, with a median price of $437. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $1137. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$437

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,137

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Direct flights from Sydney to Beijing

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Beijing

Sat, Aug 1

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SYD - Beijing

Sydney (SYD) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

A$949

A$668

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

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SYD - Beijing

Sydney (SYD) - Beijing (PKX)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,013

A$724

One-way

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Sydney (SYD) - Beijing (PKX)

China Eastern Airlines

A$1,013

A$724

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Sydney (SYD) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$922

A$753

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

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Sydney (SYD) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$901

A$753

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

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SYD - Beijing

Sydney (SYD) - Beijing (PEK)

Hong Kong Airlines

A$922

A$753

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Beijing

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

A$1,808 → A$992

45%

23 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 24

A$1,824 → A$1,043

43%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

A$1,774 → A$993

44%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

A$1,822 → A$1,042

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Beijing

Sydney - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Beijing are below the typical level at $668.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices as low as $437

Historically, January, November, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 30h 50m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 30 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one airline that has offered direct flights on the Sydney to Beijing route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Sydney to Beijing appear frequently.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Beijing.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$503

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a good option for flights from Sydney to Beijing.

📍 ~50 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$535

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Cheapest

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative due to its proximity and 30-minute high-speed rail link to Beijing.

📍 ~115 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~A$673

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Beijing is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $690. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $913, while booking 28-59 days out can result in prices averaging $1040. These trends are observed across a 90-day trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Beijing is considered to be $610 or less. The median price for this route was $865, with 75% of prices observed being $1162 or less. These price thresholds are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Beijing include January, with a median price of $437, and November, with a median price of $456. February also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $484. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $865 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Sydney to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Beijing

Regular price: A$766 - A$1,264

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Beijing is typically between AUD 766 and AUD 1264. The current lowest deal is AUD 668 with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Aug 1-Aug 17.

now A$668

Low A$766

High A$1,264

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Beijing

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$437

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,137

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