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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shenzhen to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 10:18
• Latest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 04:58.

The flight takes about 9h 58m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shenzhen to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shenzhen to Sydney takes 9h 58m, covering 11,948 km.

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.

Return flights from Shenzhen to Sydney range from $882 to $1,353, with an average of $1,203 over the past 12 months. Anything below $882 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $707 return via Wuhan (WUH), compared with $1,300 for direct.

China Southern is the only airline operating Shenzhen to Sydney flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

One-way fares from Shenzhen to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $777, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• Bargain Car Rentals
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Shenzhen to Sydney usually depart from Shenzhen (SZX) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Shenzhen to Sydney route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from Shenzhen to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Shenzhen to Sydney. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $857 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,352, a difference of $495.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Shenzhen and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Shenzhen Airlines
• China Southern

Flying via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 42m, compared to 15h 34m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) and 16h 01m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shenzhen (Eastern Australia Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

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

• Shenzhen Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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