Month-by-month flight prices, weather and crowds for China, scored for travellers flying from Perth.
The short answer
The best time to fly to China from Perth is April and September to October, when good weather, manageable crowds and competitive fares line up. The Window Score peaks at 79/100 in April. Flights are usually cheapest in September (around A$840 return).
Window Score blends weather, crowds, flight price and AUD strength. Higher is better.
| Month | Window Score | Avg temp | Rainfall | Crowds | Avg return fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16Poor | -4°C | 3mm | Peak season | A$1,656 |
| February | 17Poor | 0°C | 5mm | Busy | A$897 |
| March | 47Fair | 6°C | 9mm | Low crowds | A$871 |
| AprilBest | 79Great | 14°C | 19mm | Moderate crowds | A$904 |
| May | 69Great | 21°C | 35mm | Busy | A$937 |
| June | 46Fair | 26°C | 76mm | Moderate crowds | A$903 |
| July | 33Poor | 27°C | 166mm | Busy | A$932 |
| August | 47Fair | 25°C | 125mm | Busy | A$879 |
| September | 79Great | 21°C | 56mm | Moderate crowds | A$840 |
| October | 79Great | 13°C | 33mm | Busy | A$948 |
| November | 34Poor | 4°C | 15mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,010 |
| December | 13Poor | -2°C | 3mm | Low crowds | A$1,071 |
China offers one of the most extreme contrasts in travel: ancient history and radical modernity coexisting at a scale that's hard to comprehend until you're in it. Beijing holds the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Great Wall; Shanghai is one of the world's great modern cities; Guilin's karst landscape looks like a painting; Xi'an has the Terracotta Warriors and a beautifully preserved ancient city wall.
Chinese food at its source bears little resemblance to what's served abroad. Sichuan's face-numbing heat, Cantonese dim sum, Peking duck carved tableside. The regional variety is enormous.
April and September to October are the best months to fly from Perth to China, when weather, crowds and fares align. The Window Score peaks at 79/100 in April.
September, with return fares from Perth averaging around A$840, roughly 15% below the China yearly average.
Return fares range from about A$840 in September up to A$1,656 in peak months. Booking in a lower-priced month can save hundreds.
This route generally involves at least one stop. Compare options for your travel month before booking.
See the full interactive breakdown on the China dashboard or browse all destinations. Peak month: April (79/100).
