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Cheapest round-trip
$602
Typical prices: $635-$1,072
China Eastern
Thu 11/15Thu 11/22
SYD - PEK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$771
Typical prices: $787-$1,205
Air China
Thu 11/15Thu 11/22
SYD - PEK • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Air China. Average duration is 11h 30m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Air China
Most punctual • 97% on-time
Evening
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 36% price drop
January
Most popular
Good to know
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Top layover airports
Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK)
Cheapest • Avg $655 (round-trip)
Hong Kong Intl (HKG)
Shortest trip • 15h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Beijing (SYD-PEK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Beijing

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:50 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
14h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
7:30 pm - 1:35 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$602China Eastern
Sat, Mar 13 - Fri, Apr 2
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 10:25 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
16h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 3:15 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$608Sichuan Airlines
Mon, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 14
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 6:50 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
23h 40m2 stops Shenzhen Yichun Mingyueshan Air
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 1:40 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 10m1 stop Shenzhen
$613Shenzhen Airlines
Sat, Mar 13 - Fri, Apr 2
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 10:25 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
16h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 3:15 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$632Sichuan Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 11:15 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
28h 50m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 3:05 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 50m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
$636Sichuan Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:15 pm - 10:45 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
22h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:30 pm - 1:00 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$698Cathay Pacific
Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 am - 10:15 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
14h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:45 pm - 9:35 amPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$732Cathay Pacific
Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:20 pm - 8:30 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
25h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:00 pm - 7:15 amPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$760Cathay Pacific
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
Air China Logo
10:30 am - 7:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
11h 30mnonstop
Air China Logo
6:15 pm - 8:05 amPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 50mnonstop
$771Air China
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23
Air China Logo
10:30 am - 7:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-PEK Beijing Capital
11h 30mnonstop
Air China Logo
6:00 pm - 8:05 amPEK  Beijing Capital-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
11h 05mnonstop
$777Air China
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport typically range from $635 to $1,072. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $602, on China Eastern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport at $539 round-trip.
•December ($1,130) and June ($860) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 109% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Beijing

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PEK

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Key details for Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$330
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to Beijing

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Beijing based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 10:00 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 8:10 am.

    The flight takes about 11h 30m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport takes 11h 30m, covering 5,566 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport range from $635 to $1,072, with an average of $847 over the past 12 months. Anything below $635 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $847 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $655 round-trip via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared to $977 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Air China is the only airline operating Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $353, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $737 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $934, a difference of $197.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Only Air China operates flights between Sydney and Beijing Capital Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 22m, compared with 15h 27m via Melbourne (MEL) and 15h 38m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Beijing Capital Airport?

    Beijing Capital Airport is 3 hours behind Sydney (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Beijing Capital Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Beijing Capital Airport are Forbidden City, Tiananmen and Silk Street Market. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing Capital Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights:

    • Air China: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $737, about $197 less than Friday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Beijing Capital Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $539 round-trip in that month - typically $591 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Haikou Meilan Intl Airport (HAK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $655 round-trip on this route - about $321 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Beijing Capital Airport.

    • Ramada by Wyndham Beijing Airport
    • Capital Airport International Hotel
    • Fairfield by Marriott Beijing Capital Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Beijing?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Beijing Capital

Monday

Air China

Air China

Tuesday

Air China

Air China

Wednesday

Air China

Air China

Thursday

Air China

Air China

Friday

Air China

Air China

Saturday

Air China

Air China

Sunday

Air China

Air China

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Direct returns

Beijing Capital to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air China

Air China

Tuesday

Air China

Air China

Wednesday

Air China

Air China

Thursday

Air China

Air China

Friday

Air China

Air China

Saturday

Air China

Air China

Sunday

Air China

Air China

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