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Hainan Airlines ret (via Haikou): Beijing MEL $318, SYD $385 / Shanghai MEL $320, SYD $336 / Guangzhou MEL $316, SYD $331 @ IWTF

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Hainan Airlines ret (via Haikou): Beijing MEL $318, SYD $385 / Shanghai MEL $320, SYD $336 / Guangzhou MEL $316, SYD $331 @ IWTF
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Hainan Airlines are having a sale on flights to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Travel in July - September/23. Prices include 2x 23kg luggage and meals. Flights are via Haikou. Hainan Airlines are a 5 star airline and ranked #11 in the world in 2023.

Update: Just found more destinations:
Flights to Nanjing $371
Flights to Shenyang $323
Flights to Wuhan $319
Flights to Xian Xianyang $331
Flights to Hangzhou $396

Flights to China - currently 13 cities under $400 return

$320 Return Melbourne to Shanghai Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
23/Jul 19/Aug $320 View Flight
03/Aug 30/Aug $321 View Flight
30/Jul 30/Aug $324 View Flight
23/Jul 23/Aug $324 View Flight
30/Jul 26/Aug $324 View Flight
24/Sep 21/Oct $369 View Flight
06/Aug 02/Sep $411 View Flight
13/Aug 30/Aug $414 View Flight
10/Aug 30/Aug $415 View Flight
06/Aug 30/Aug $415 View Flight
13/Aug 09/Sep $458 View Flight
20/Aug 16/Sep $559 View Flight

$337 Return Sydney to Shanghai Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
05/Sep 15/Sep $337 View Flight
05/Sep 18/Sep $337 View Flight
02/Sep 08/Sep $385 View Flight
02/Sep 15/Sep $385 View Flight
02/Sep 18/Sep $386 View Flight
08/Aug 18/Aug $429 View Flight
29/Aug 08/Sep $475 View Flight
29/Aug 15/Sep $476 View Flight
29/Aug 18/Sep $476 View Flight
12/Aug 08/Sep $476 View Flight
12/Aug 28/Aug $476 View Flight
05/Sep 22/Sep $484 View Flight
02/Sep 22/Sep $533 View Flight
19/Aug 04/Sep $574 View Flight
15/Aug 25/Aug $575 View Flight
22/Aug 01/Sep $575 View Flight
05/Sep 25/Sep $579 View Flight
26/Aug 11/Sep $587 View Flight

$316 Return Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
30/Jul 30/Aug $316 View Flight
23/Jul 23/Aug $316 View Flight
23/Jul 19/Aug $316 View Flight
30/Jul 26/Aug $316 View Flight
03/Aug 30/Aug $327 View Flight
22/Oct 18/Nov $331 View Flight
29/Oct 25/Nov $331 View Flight
24/Sep 21/Oct $396 View Flight
06/Aug 02/Sep $411 View Flight
06/Aug 30/Aug $411 View Flight
10/Aug 30/Aug $415 View Flight
13/Aug 30/Aug $464 View Flight
13/Aug 09/Sep $464 View Flight
20/Aug 16/Sep $557 View Flight

$330 Return Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton) Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
24/Oct 10/Nov $330 View Flight
05/Sep 15/Sep $332 View Flight
05/Sep 18/Sep $334 View Flight
02/Sep 08/Sep $381 View Flight
02/Sep 15/Sep $381 View Flight
02/Sep 18/Sep $381 View Flight
08/Aug 25/Aug $421 View Flight
08/Aug 18/Aug $425 View Flight
19/Aug 04/Sep $570 View Flight
29/Aug 08/Sep $579 View Flight
12/Aug 28/Aug $579 View Flight
29/Aug 15/Sep $579 View Flight
29/Aug 18/Sep $579 View Flight
12/Aug 08/Sep $579 View Flight

$318 Return Melbourne to Beijing Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
30/Jul 30/Aug $318 View Flight
23/Jul 23/Aug $318 View Flight
03/Aug 30/Aug $319 View Flight
23/Jul 19/Aug $331 View Flight
30/Jul 26/Aug $331 View Flight
24/Sep 21/Oct $380 View Flight
13/Aug 30/Aug $408 View Flight
06/Aug 26/Aug $419 View Flight
10/Aug 30/Aug $419 View Flight
06/Aug 30/Aug $419 View Flight
06/Aug 02/Sep $419 View Flight
13/Aug 09/Sep $433 View Flight
20/Aug 16/Sep $567 View Flight

$385 Return Sydney to Beijing Flights.

.Depart. .Return. .Price.
02/Sep 08/Sep $385 View Flight
02/Sep 15/Sep $385 View Flight
02/Sep 18/Sep $396 View Flight
08/Aug 18/Aug $435 View Flight
12/Sep 22/Sep $483 View Flight
09/Sep 22/Sep $483 View Flight
05/Sep 22/Sep $484 View Flight
29/Aug 08/Sep $496 View Flight
29/Aug 15/Sep $496 View Flight
02/Sep 22/Sep $533 View Flight
12/Aug 08/Sep $573 View Flight
12/Aug 28/Aug $573 View Flight
19/Aug 04/Sep $583 View Flight
29/Aug 18/Sep $583 View Flight

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  • OzSikh on 13/07/2023 - 08:38
    +4

    How hard is to get a visa? Can you apply online??

    • Manny Calavera on 13/07/2023 - 09:05

      Easy. No, you have to make an appointment and go to a visa centre (and make sure your paperwork is spotless).

      • FatTofu on 13/07/2023 - 09:30

        Might be a bit harder if you used to have Chinese citizenship

        • Toxinor on 13/07/2023 - 10:07
          +2

          I have a friend who was CN citizen.
          He got his within days - it's approved within the same day but post took one week.

      • Cyphar on 13/07/2023 - 09:38

        I did mine by post. Took about 2 weeks from letterbox to letterbox. Had zero issues.

    • CharityCase on 13/07/2023 - 09:28
      +4

      Visa free in Haikou

    • awesomise on 13/07/2023 - 09:49

      To China? You need to demonstrate pre-booked return flight, accommodation for the duration and depending on the purpose and duration you may need additional documents.
      Edit: this is all conditions for getting visa.

      • techie8055 on 13/07/2023 - 10:42
        +1

        You don't need to pre book flights. You need to have a travel itinerary that states the flight number you plan to travel on. I just got my visa approved 2 weeks ago and the whole process was smooth and easy as long as you have a photo that meets their specifications found on the website.

        • ATangk on 13/07/2023 - 10:49

          I saw the online application looked like it used a digital photo. Can you confirm whether you need digital or hard copy or both?

          • techie8055 on 13/07/2023 - 11:33

            @ATangk: You just need the digital to place on the online form. Make sure to print that form out as well as have a photocopy of your passport before you show up.

      • theaudacity on 13/07/2023 - 10:46
        +1

        Having recently gone through the process I don't think you need to pre-book flight. You simply provide the expected itinerary and it should be fine. The harder part might be getting an invitation letter if you don't know someone in China.

        • Orange on 13/07/2023 - 13:37

          Did mine last week. no need for prepaid flights or accommodation.

      • himefei on 15/07/2023 - 17:08

        I think all you need is an application, an invitation letter if you have, a travel plan, that's pretty much it

    • YRT on 13/07/2023 - 11:55

      If you are Andrew Hastie, it will be very hard ;)

    • Netflixcat1025 on 14/07/2023 - 10:06
      +2

      China doesn't seem to like any tourist. This is what I see these days. There are Chinese instructions everywhere but no English ones so unless you know Chinese quite well. Apart from that, every essential services in China related to Chinese national ID card, such as public transportation, public WIFI, paying system, accommodation. As a foreigner, it is very hard to go through this.

      • dreamtime on 17/07/2023 - 09:14

        hard to imagine why people would want to support a regime like Chinas through tourism, but different strokes for different folks i suppose.

        • syswong on 17/07/2023 - 13:44

          People just want cheap stuff. Cheap phone cheap appliance, cheap holidays…. the list on and China is producing such products. People feel it is ok to turn a blind eye on politics when there is money in their pocket. Just look at how desperate the Australia farmer and fishermen to get back to serve their favorite customer.

          Government is party to blame too. Just look at NZ, China stole one of their most valuable fruit formular and fake the made in China with with fake NZ labels. Yet the NZ government still suck up to the PRC.

    • czxbnb on 15/07/2023 - 21:22

      Visa not required for transit travelers

    • yjwipod on 13/07/2023 - 08:49
      +6

      February 2023, Hainan Airlines won the honorary title of "SKYTRAX Five-Star Airlines" for the twelfth time.

    • FOX on 13/07/2023 - 09:56
      +3

      Yeah, Hong Kong refugees don't take flights, they travel by boats.

  • Onemoredeal on 13/07/2023 - 09:08
    +5

    It’s pretty much $1 plus airport fees and taxes

  • GY666 on 13/07/2023 - 09:15
    +7

    FYI for Hainan Airlines, you need to collect your luggage and do the check in process again when you xfer in Haikou.
    Other airlines can have check in luggage directly to the final destination.

    • ja912son on 13/07/2023 - 09:28
      +2

      Is that from personal experience? That's more than troublesome, especially for layover less than 2hrs.

      • GY666 on 13/07/2023 - 10:13
        +1

        Yea I called them to check those details when I tried to booked the ticket to Guangzhou via them couple month ago ,
        They advice only following route can do luggage direct
        https://www.hainanairlines.com/HUPortal/dyn/portal/DisplayPa…
        I ended up booked the ticket via Singapore airline instead. ( and I don’t have to pick up my luggage at Singapore )

    • vawiyoci on 13/07/2023 - 10:00

      Transfer domestically or through to another international destination? Isn't it the same process here in Aus wrt collecting your luggage after landing from an international flight before transferring domestically in syd or bris etc? Weird that Hainan can't do the same as China Southern or Eastern then.

      • GY666 on 13/07/2023 - 10:15
        +1

        For both domestic and international, that’s the only downside hainan airline atm hence why i tried to avoid them.
        Maybe it’s the airport limitation compare to China southern/ eastern/ air China

    • zdb97 on 13/07/2023 - 10:30

      FYI only airports in Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou have the facility to direct the luggage to the final destination without re-checkin.Transfer at all other airports in China you will need to collect and re-checkin. That's the case before COVID, I don't think they have changed this though.

      • mountaineer on 13/07/2023 - 12:40
        +1

        This is not entirely correct - I transferred last month at Xiamen airport to another Chinese city and the luggage was sent to my destination directly. It seems it is airline specific.

  • jalalii on 13/07/2023 - 09:20
    +6

    Never knew the China visa process was this involved.

    On the visa site, on one page it asks not to book flights before applying for a visa. But in the visa application page, it asks for supporting documentation of flights and hotel.

      • mitchbourke on 13/07/2023 - 10:17
        +13

        its not actually complicated at all. List your flights, accommodation and length of stay. Thats all that's needed.
        The disappearing comment is definitely not needed.

        • cookie2 on 13/07/2023 - 21:30
          -5

          Is it untrue tho? I mean maybe not this person but it happens.

          • mitchbourke on 14/07/2023 - 09:11
            +2

            @cookie2: Again, comments like that aren't needed in a forum like this.

    • juki on 13/07/2023 - 09:42
      +1

      pain i've been wanting to visit for years but if they make it this complicated count me out… they mustnt want tourists

      • whyisave on 13/07/2023 - 10:13
        +4

        they mustnt want tourists

        They don't compromise their own national security and cultural identity, for tourists.

        Try applying for Visas for Russia too.

        Iran is similar, and Syria, Vietnam a long time ago used to be like this as well.

        Try entering Israel by land or air, and see how you get treated too.

        • sim36 on 13/07/2023 - 10:32
          +7

          lovin the States you've chosen for comparison there, glowing company but you forgot Liberia, Sudan, North Korea and the USA.

          • whyisave on 13/07/2023 - 10:51
            +1

            @sim36: That list was not an exhaustive one,
            and ones where there tourism is a draw-card,
            but the hoops needed to jump through,
            can be turn off, as the reply was targeted to the specific comment
            before me, which was alluding to the idea of tourism.

            Besides, these countries have their own freedom to prioritise what is important to them.

            I agree with the annoyance of entering USA too, haha
            but I don't know why there's a neg-vote.

          • Meconium on 13/07/2023 - 12:35
            +1

            @sim36: We're not the most welcoming ourselves either. I'm embarrassed by the hostility locals and visitors alike are greeted with every time I return through Sydney Airport.

            Remember the logo the now Leader of the Opposition wanted to use to symbolise Australian immigration, customs, federal police and biosecurity?

            https://www.smh.com.au/public-service/border-forces-menacing…

            • PercyKK on 13/07/2023 - 14:38

              @Meconium: In comparison I think we are doing pretty well, always ranked well as a tourist destination. Very strict bio control I agree but I guess we have our reasons as an isolated continent

        • juki on 13/07/2023 - 14:11
          +1

          @whyisave
          compromise national security ?!! through tourist visas ? so other western countries are just laxist and dont care ?

          compromise cultural identity ?!!! erm again this is just tourism for a two week holiday not some form of massive immigration plan the whole point of me going there is to actually see sites of their cultural identity as i've read a few chinese classics ( i would mention an excellent museum in another country for that but i dont want to stir trouble).

          Tourism represents a strong means of income for many countries, maybe not those you chose in your example vietnam excepted (i didnt have trouble getting a visa for the latter actually). Some other dude below mentions the US, yeah i havent visited them because they wanted to interview me for a(n expensive) visa.

          I would hope China has more political stability than the countries you chose as your example, but they are so poorly chosen i fail to see a credible point (but good for laugh which is way more important, i didnt neg you)

        • apple0604 on 13/07/2023 - 15:22
          +1

          What about USA. Pain to go through their airports.

  • ShanghaiRocks on 13/07/2023 - 09:45
    +1

    Haikou is a not a bad place for a summer dip, even if you have a few hours.

  • bennybaubles on 13/07/2023 - 10:02
    +4

    20 hours to get there 18 to get back

    • sim36 on 13/07/2023 - 10:34

      "AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT"

    • dammit on 13/07/2023 - 16:10

      My thoughts exactly, not really ideal

  • nned2say on 13/07/2023 - 10:16
    +3

    From my own experience, Hainan Airlines is the best airlines in China, much better than China Eastern Airlines and Air China.

  • therooftop on 13/07/2023 - 10:18
    +2

    Haikou is my favourite literary form

    • nned2say on 13/07/2023 - 10:24
      +2

      You must be rich. Many of my friends compalint they were ripped off in Haikou and Sanya.

    • ttkc on 13/07/2023 - 10:54

      What's interesting in Haikou?

      • dtc on 13/07/2023 - 11:49

        There are three main areas. The first has five interesting temples, the second has 7 good stores and the last has 5 good restaurants.

    • PercyKK on 13/07/2023 - 14:34
      +2

      Just personal op but Hainan island is like the least interesting place in china vs aus, we literally have beaches everywhere here

      • YRT on 13/07/2023 - 17:38

        And culturally Hainan is still perceived as rough. I just see it akin to Tansmania… lol

  • Robin2012 on 13/07/2023 - 10:25

    good price

  • Grey 13 on 13/07/2023 - 10:32

    FYI it is freaking hot over there and tourist spots in Bejing are literally swarmed with people. My wife was just there visiting families and travelling around and she said it was quite the workout.

    • dreamtime on 17/07/2023 - 09:18
      +1

      Asia in general is not very enjoyable in the summer. I was just in Hong Kong on business and it is totally unenjoyable being outside. close to 40 degrees and extremely muggy.

  • eathb on 13/07/2023 - 10:54

    Is China open for tourism?

    Last I heard you can book flights but they decline Visa applications

  • bargainpark on 13/07/2023 - 11:06

    Thanks, got one!

  • jeppetto367 on 13/07/2023 - 11:23

    Similar price for Shenzhen.

  • gstfree on 13/07/2023 - 12:05
    +6

    July and August are national school holidays in China and all tourist attractions are heavily crowded.
    China is a beautiful and very safe place to visit as long as we don't make political related comments.

  • Ponka on 13/07/2023 - 12:16

    wazzup beijing

  • jeppetto367 on 13/07/2023 - 12:30

    Is anyone able to figure out the fare class code for these? Trying to figure out the VA Status Credit earn rate.

    • blakejm95 on 13/07/2023 - 17:51

      Varies based on the fare. I had a play with MEL > PVG and the absolute cheapest flights book into T for the MEL <> HAK legs so you get nothing.
      If you go for a slightly more expensive fare it changes to U so all up you get about 7000 points and 120 SCs for $400.

  • Alrightm8 on 13/07/2023 - 13:44

    These are really decent deals, thanks very much for sharing.

  • belongsinforums on 13/07/2023 - 14:29

    Cheaper than going to the goldie

  • PercyKK on 13/07/2023 - 14:31

    incredible deal!

  • Blackwings on 13/07/2023 - 15:48

    Hopefully more deals for December 2023 to January next year. but doubtful since it's would be busy/holiday period.

  • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 13/07/2023 - 15:49
    +2

    Similar prices to Chengdu and Shenzhen, too. Sweet prices!

    • aidsj on 13/07/2023 - 16:07

      Could you plz share the link for Chengdu? TY

  • hohoisme on 13/07/2023 - 15:54

    What planes do they use for hainan airline?

    • 9hundred on 13/07/2023 - 23:15

      cheap ones

  • bettina44 on 13/07/2023 - 17:01

    I remember when it was a $214 return from Sydney, I didn't know where it was, but I booked it anyway because it was cheap af! Full service too.

    • laser on 13/07/2023 - 22:07

      February 2018, I went as well.

  • findcaiyzh on 13/07/2023 - 19:13

    Are the linked travel agents reliable? like Gotogate, flightnetwork, cheapoflyt, etc

  • ditlong on 13/07/2023 - 20:27

    good price!!, you don't need to get visa here, you can get VOR(visa on arrive) on Haikou for 15 days, then you can left for other city.

  • MuddyClear on 13/07/2023 - 20:35
    -7

    Fly cheap to China and never return

  • TrulyUnicorn on 14/07/2023 - 04:11
    -4

    It's worth mentioning that engaging in tourism in China is effectively handing money over to a country that is actively genociding millions of Uyghur Muslims via mass involuntary sterilisations, labour camps and other horrors. While definitely not as severe or horrifying - these actions are comparable to the early-mid holocaust which we universally deem to be one of the most tragic and vulgar events in human history.

    Of course buying basically anything in today's world is also supporting China - however tourism is still a far more "optional" and substantial support for their economy.

    Still, regardless of the Chinese government; the country is still a vast and beautiful place with a more complex history that we can imagine and there's no shame in wanting to explore such a place.

    Just providing some food for thought. I'd personally recommend giving Beijing a pass too, cool to visit but there's so much more going on elsewhere.

    • syswong on 14/07/2023 - 05:47
      -4

      Many Australians (and many OZBs) don't care. The typical excuse use is "A bargain is a bargain!" Just even look and check if a product is made in China or "try" to buy "non China made"/"Non China brand" is too hard for them.

      If everyone would just do that little more and willing to pay a bit more for stuff, we would have the PRC on their knees in no time….

      • FOX on 14/07/2023 - 10:55
        -3

        Hong Kong refugees are already on their knees begging for permanent residency lol, so much for your anti-trade argument.

        • syswong on 14/07/2023 - 11:00

          All you know is name calling Hongkongers. Anything new?

          This deal is good for you so you can take a cheap flight to go back to your country.

          Hope they cut up your passport on entry when you enter so you won't come back!!

    • YRT on 14/07/2023 - 11:39
      +5

      Have you been to Xinjiang / China and see for yourself?

      If you think the Uighurs had it rough, go see any major town in NT. You'll be in a bad surprise I can assure you

      • syswong on 14/07/2023 - 12:02

        Haha so one bad makes the other good?

        I use to go China every year. Just not after Winne the Poh force anti government people to flee or in jail.

        BTW I have Uighurs friends here, they may be force to deal with Han people but deep down many hate the Hans.

        • YRT on 14/07/2023 - 13:19
          +3

          Politics aside, your Uighur friends can do better as individuals don't you think
          ;)

          Cheap political posturing on forums are exactly that, they are cheap.

          • syswong on 14/07/2023 - 13:34
            -3

            @YRT: No I think they have the absolute right to hate the Hans, what would you do if some one put your and your whole ethnic groups in concentration camp, force you to abandon your believes and heritage, rape your women and make your all free labour.

            Don't come lecturer me about the CCP, you obviously know JS about them! Anyone taking the easy way out of the fight is cheap! Not the ones taking a stand!

            • FOX on 14/07/2023 - 17:57
              -1

              @syswong: Nope, all they hate are Hong Kong refugees who created chaos then fled overseas begging for help.

              There’s no ethnics issues, just dogs making up nonsense and trying to insert divisive noises.

    • TightAl on 14/07/2023 - 23:47

      Lol what stupidness this is, is going to the USA or NATO countries supporting genocide? they've been invested openly doing it for 20 years now.
      There's no such thing as labour camps or genocides, in fact the Uyghur muslims were allowed to have mutliple kids before Han chinese were. Why would the CCP do that? Your logic broke down.

      Next you'll tell me the Ugyhurs are working the cotton fields LOL.

      Meanwhile you are bad mouthing china, they've built more infrastructure to help their citizens and those in developing nations in the last 10 years than the Western world have in 100. Prove me wrong.

  • Aulyna on 14/07/2023 - 23:46

    Why all the link for Sep is over $600 from Melbourne? Anyone found $300+ for Sep at all?

    • TightAl on 14/07/2023 - 23:48
      +1

      All booked out, I had 500 return this morning, now 700 :(

      • Aulyna on 15/07/2023 - 12:04

        Thanks for letting me know. $500 is still good. Enjoy ;-)

  • jau9616 on 18/07/2023 - 10:16

    Booked our flights last week through BYOJET… do not use them., they're dodgy. Secured the price of $390 per ticket, got a call just now to advise they werent able to secure the tickets at that price and blamed the airline. Advised us if we wish to proceed, we can either pay an extra $110 per ticket or cancel them. The lady on the phone mentioned she can get tickets issued immediately if i agree to pay the extra. So i asked her, if i had called at the time of booking to get tickets issued urgently, would I have incurred this charge? she basically said no… byojet would have raised an escalation and issued tickets asap. DO NOT USE THEM!

    • syswong on 18/07/2023 - 11:22

      After so many internet base agent fall apart, I try to not use them at all. If I have to I will use companies like Flight Centre, Expedia, etc…. Best way is to book direct with Airline. YOu may not get the lowest price but at least money you paid and your booking is secure.

  • dreamzz on 20/07/2023 - 09:19

    cant find any cheap tickets $316 Return Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) Flights

  • Frozensage on 31/07/2023 - 20:22

    why is it going to Shanghai via Haikou is cheaper than just getting off at Haikou? It's the exact same flight to haikou!

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