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Cheapest return flight
$607
Typical prices: $743-$1,290
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/2Wed 7/3
MEL - SZX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,018
Typical prices: $985-$1,474
China Southern
Fri 9/11Tue 13/11
SYD - SZX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern. Average duration is 9h 58m
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Cheapest • 23% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Shenzhen

 
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Recent return flight deals to Shenzhen

Sun, 28 Feb - Sun, 7 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 02:10MEL  Melbourne-SZX Shenzhen
22h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:25 - 05:00SZX  Shenzhen-MEL Melbourne
14h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$607Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:00 - 20:45MEL  Melbourne-SZX Shenzhen
22h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 - 05:00SZX  Shenzhen-MEL Melbourne
14h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$635Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 4 Dec
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 17:20MEL  Melbourne-SZX Shenzhen
23h 35m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
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23:00 - 15:10SZX  Shenzhen-MEL Melbourne
13h 10m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$684Hainan Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
AirAsia Logo
20:50 - 02:10PER  Perth-SZX Shenzhen
29h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia Logo
03:15 - 03:40SZX  Shenzhen-PER Perth
24h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$709AirAsia
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
AirAsia Logo
20:50 - 10:20PER  Perth-SZX Shenzhen
13h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia Logo
03:15 - 03:40SZX  Shenzhen-PER Perth
24h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$726AirAsia
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 14:10MEL  Melbourne-SZX Shenzhen
28h 10m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang
China Eastern Logo
23:25 - 11:00SZX  Shenzhen-MEL Melbourne
32h 35m1 stop Nanjing Lukou Intl
$743China Eastern
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 14:10MEL  Melbourne-SZX Shenzhen
28h 10m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang
China Eastern Logo
21:15 - 11:00SZX  Shenzhen-MEL Melbourne
34h 45m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$743China Eastern
Sat, 13 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 16:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SZX Shenzhen
10h 05mdirect
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06:45 - 09:25SZX  Shenzhen-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 40m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
$837China Southern
Sat, 13 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 16:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SZX Shenzhen
10h 05mdirect
China Southern Logo
06:45 - 09:25SZX  Shenzhen-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 40m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
$840China Southern
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 00:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SZX Shenzhen
30h 15m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
23:30 - 15:30SZX  Shenzhen-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 00m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$871Hainan Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Shenzhen

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

What is the cheapest flight to Shenzhen?

Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen is the cheapest route at $607 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to Shenzhen is the most popular connection with return deals from $837.

How much is a flight to Shenzhen?

On average, a return flight from Australia to Shenzhen costs $993, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Melbourne Airport average $884, while Brisbane runs a bit higher at $947.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shenzhen?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Shenzhen at $969 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,091.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shenzhen?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to Shenzhen with an average price of $722 return.
•December ($1,553) and June ($1,198) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shenzhen?

Evening flights to Shenzhen are the cheapest at $926 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,065.

What is a good deal for flights to Shenzhen?

Flights under $743 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Shenzhen at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Melbourne Airport $665
•Brisbane $722
•Perth $724.

When are flights to Shenzhen the cheapest?

Flights to Shenzhen are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 10% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Shenzhen

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$328
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Shenzhen

When to book flights to Shenzhen

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Shenzhen is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Shenzhen is around $743 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Shenzhen from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Shenzhen varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Melbourne Airport: 9h 45m
    • From Sydney: 9h 55m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Shenzhen?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Shenzhen are from Melbourne, starting at $607 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Shenzhen?

    Last-minute fares to Shenzhen (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 4% higher than the average return fare of $993.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen Airlines operates the most flights from Australia to Shenzhen at 5 per week, while China Southern is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Shenzhen. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Shenzhen?

  • How many flights serve Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen receives 1 flights per day and 8 per week from across the world. Melbourne Airport has the most flights to Shenzhen with 5 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Shenzhen flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Shenzhen, book around 23 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 10% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Shenzhen, a good return fare is around $743. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Shenzhen in March. Return fares historically average $722, making March the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $139 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Shenzhen average $926 compared to $1,065 for evening flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Shenzhen, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, China Southern includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Shenzhen Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Air China includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Shenzhen, a great place to start is Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (SWECC). It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Shenzhen

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Shenzhen? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 71 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.4Food
8.6Boarding
8.9Crew
7.7Entertainment
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Hainan airline provide direct flight from Boston, US to Beijing, China, which is very convenient. The only issue we had was that my infant bought full ticket, however, when he was transferring from international to national flight (Beijing -> Shanghai), we were informed that the infant didn't even have a ticket. It probably became an issue because he was not allowed to have a seat within China. Hope this issue will not happen again. Otherwise, we like this airline, the services, food, timing are all perfect for a lengthy international trip.

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Hainan airline provide direct flight from Boston, US to Beijing, China, which is very convenient. The only issue we had was that my infant bought full ticket, however, when he was transferring from international to national flight (Beijing -> Shanghai), we were informed that the infant didn't even have a ticket. It probably became an issue because he was not allowed to have a seat within China. Hope this issue will not happen again. Otherwise, we like this airline, the services, food, timing are all perfect for a lengthy international trip.

Best domestic flight I’ve been on for a very long time. Way better than any of the Australian carriers for domestic flights!!

The seats and service exceeded expectation for the price I paid for.

My first time flying Hainan Airlines. Boarding process was easy and quick. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was a simple, hot meal which we don’t see much any more on short flights in the US. Only water, coffee or tea to drink but it was only a two hour flight. Overall pleasing experience.

The absolute worst experience I’ve ever had flying. I am a regular flyer and was transferring from Seoul to Beijing to the USA. I was told the companies were partnered so no need to pick up my baggage, I got through eventually after a terribly confusing airport and unhelpful staff, had issues with the check in counter where they didn’t understand my baggage tag from the previous airline and that my bag needed transferring (which as a company partnership they should have communication like this) and then I got through extremely stressful security with multiple stops and the plane was poor quality (same exact quality as my 1.5 hour flight there) for a 16 hour flight with poor food quality, slow trash service, and less than 15 movies total for flight options I was absolutely over it. My only good thing was I was lucky enough to be sitting by myself in a row

Great although I believe they are able to redistuibute the passangers in a more comfortable way if the flight is not full dor such long flights. Unless the seats are paid for, of coruse.

Good flight, on time. The aircraft was old and the seats lost their shapes. Food was just acceptable.

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Very good customer service amazing we'll be traveling with this airline always

It we as a pleasant flight. Good helpful and happy cabin crew. Food was okay, not to write home about. Drinks good. Entertainment okay.. Seat space good , comfort acceptable

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

Seats not comfortable. We had requested vegan meal and it wasn’t given.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

Basic long haul decent price but U pay for what you get. Over 5hrs of transit and terminal was pretty bare with nothing much to do except the lounge

Business Class window seat on my Shanghai to Venice route was broken and could not be converted into a bed which has to switch to a narrow aisle seat instead

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

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