From Australia into Air China's Global Network
Air China connects Australian travellers with its extensive network across China and destinations around the world. Its own non-stop services depart Sydney and Melbourne for Beijing, while travellers starting elsewhere in Australia can connect into the international journey as part of a wider itinerary.
As China's flag carrier and a Star Alliance member, Air China also brings together a substantial domestic network, international connections and partner airlines — useful whether you're flying to China itself or continuing much further afield.
Popular Air China Routes from Australia
Air China flies non-stop from Sydney and Melbourne to Beijing, its main hub — from where you can connect onward to destinations across China, Asia, Europe and North America.
Select a popular route to load it into the search above and check live fares.
Air China Cabin Classes
On its long-haul services from Australia, Air China offers two cabins — Economy and Business Class.
PhoenixMiles — Air China's Loyalty Program
PhoenixMiles is Air China's frequent flyer program, and mainland China's first, with more than 50 million members. Every Air China flight booked through iFly.au earns PhoenixMiles just as it would booking directly — simply add your membership number when you book.
- Earn & redeem miles — earn on Air China and Star Alliance flights and everyday partners, then redeem for award flights and upgrades.
- Star Alliance — as a Star Alliance member, Air China lets you earn and use status benefits across 25+ partner airlines worldwide.
- Elite status — reach Silver and Gold tiers for lounge access, priority check-in, extra baggage and Star Alliance recognition.
- Lounge access — enjoy Air China and partner lounges in Beijing and around the network, depending on your cabin and status.
Air China Fleet
Air China operates one of Asia's largest wide-body fleets. Key long-haul aircraft include:
- Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner — operates the non-stop Sydney and Melbourne services to Beijing, with a quiet, modern cabin.
- Airbus A350-900 — a newer wide-body carrying Air China's latest Business seats in a 1-2-1 layout, used across the long-haul network.
- Boeing 777-300ER — a large twin-aisle aircraft used on high-capacity intercontinental routes.
- Airbus A330 — used on regional international and shorter long-haul routes across Asia.
Why Book Air China Through iFly.au?
- Competitive Air China fares — search Economy and Business Class fares, including available promotional fares, with no iFly booking fees on international travel from Australia.
- Start from your home city — search from cities across Australia and see available connecting itineraries through to your international destination.
- Go beyond Beijing — book through to destinations across Air China's extensive domestic and international network in the one online search.
- More airline combinations — where available, multi-airline itineraries give you more ways to reach your destination without having to search each airline separately.
- Online when you want it, help when you need it — manage the booking yourself online, with our Australian team there if something needs attention.