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CA Return flights from $1,159
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$1,159
Dep. Wed 13 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$2,186
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Dep. Thu 17 DecRet. Sat 09 Jan$2,190
Dep. Wed 16 DecRet. Sat 09 Jan$2,190
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$4,117
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Fri 21 Aug$4,117
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$4,146
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$4,950
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$5,187
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$6,138

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Beijing

Return fares from Sydney to Beijing by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,104
Aug 2026
$628
Sep 2026
$909
Oct 2026
$866
Nov 2026
$627
Dec 2026
$1,588
Mar 2027
$600
Apr 2027
$1,572

The cheapest month to fly to Beijing is March 2027, with return fares from $600 — 62% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $1,588).

When Should You Fly to Beijing?

Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to Beijing, with return fares from $600. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,588 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Beijing average around $987. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and August, you'll generally pay up to 39% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Beijing Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Beijing return airfares.

July 2026
$1,104
August 2026
$628
September 2026
$909
October 2026
$866
November 2026
$627
December 2026
$1,588
March 2027
$600
April 2027
$1,572

Average Sydney to Beijing Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Beijing return airfares.

July 2026
$1,906
August 2026
$1,498
September 2026
$1,601
October 2026
$1,660
November 2026
$1,538
December 2026
$2,029
January 2027
$2,181
February 2027
$1,934
March 2027
$1,845
April 2027
$2,218

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Beijing

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Beijing?

The cheapest month to travel is typically March.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Beijing cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Beijing is $779.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to Beijing?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Beijing is 16 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Beijing?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Beijing is AirAsia X.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Beijing?

Air China flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sydney to Beijing take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 11 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Beijing?

The IATA code for Beijing is BJS.

When should you book flights to Beijing?

From our data, you should book flights to Beijing 60 days out.


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