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

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 19:25
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 08:35.

The flight takes about 10h 05m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Shenzhen takes 10h 05m, 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 Sydney to Shenzhen range from $776 to $1,256, with an average of $1,020 over the past 12 months. Anything below $776 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $1,020 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $790 return via Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG), compared with $1,111 for direct.

China Southern is the only airline operating Sydney to Shenzhen flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $99–$99 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-way fares from Sydney to Shenzhen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $451, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning 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 Sydney to Shenzhen route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

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

• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Sydney to Shenzhen. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $796 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,091, a difference of $295.

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

• China Southern
• Shenzhen Airlines

Flying via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 42m, compared to 14h 21m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 15h 55m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (SWECC) is one of the most viewed places in Shenzhen on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sydney to Shenzhen flights:

• China Southern: offers free seat selection

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

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

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