China finally back on sale with some $4xx prices! I've focused on the main two cities but have also seen sub $490 to X'ian, Chengdu, Chongqing, and more.
China Southern is a 4-star airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance.
Flights transit in Guangzhou.
Also consider:
- AirAsia O/W: SYD/MEL to KL $261/ $266, Taipei $280/ $320, Seoul $297/ $359, TYO $303/ $369, Delhi $322, Beijing $321/ $302.
- Hainan Airlines Return: Melbourne/Sydney to China in Economy from $552 return, Business from $2149 Return
Summary:
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Beijing return (15 May 26 - 25 Jun 26) from $418 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Shanghai return (12 May 26 - 26 Jun 26) from $458 return
Sydney - Beijing return (7 May 26 - 23 Sep 26) from $447 return
Sydney - Shanghai return (7 May 26 - 23 Sep 26) from $475 return
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Also consider having a look at the current best found prices by other users by city - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Hobart, Cairns, Canberra.



Clicking the sydney to beijing or shanghai links both link to $800 plus flights
Edit: Seems like there are some dates available for sydney, just need to change days as that direct link seems to not show that price.