Brisbane to Paris from $1,254 return with a bag, May 2027

China Southern is selling Brisbane to Paris for $1,254 return, with a checked bag and one stop in Guangzhou each way. Google Flights says similar trips usually cost $1,750 to $2,150. For once Brisbane is cheaper than Sydney, where the same airline is $1,338.

From
$1,254
Origin
Brisbane
Destination
Paris
Travel
May 2027
Checked
The Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III lit up at dusk over the Seine

Brisbane and Sydney to Paris

From Brisbane, China Southern leaves at 10:20am, waits 7 hours in Guangzhou overnight and lands in Paris at 7:20am, 29 hours in all. Coming home takes 25 hours, with 4 hours in Guangzhou. From Sydney the flight out is quicker, 25 hours with under 3 hours in Guangzhou.

China Southern sells the Brisbane fare on its own site for $1,254, with one 23kg checked bag. Tap a row to open that search.

Brisbane and Sydney to Paris: fares in AUD. Each date opens that search.
From ReturnDatesAirline
Brisbane $1,254Cheapest 9 May to 23 MayBrisbane · China Southern · Google Flights calls it low, $740 under the usual price China SouthernGoogle Flights calls it low, $740 under the usual price
Sydney $1,338 9 May to 23 MaySydney · China Southern · Google Flights calls it low, $458 under the usual price China SouthernGoogle Flights calls it low, $458 under the usual price
Sydney $1,346 9 May to 23 MaySydney · China Eastern · Via Shanghai, about 5 hours there on the way out China EasternVia Shanghai, about 5 hours there on the way out
Melbourne $1,449 9 May to 23 MayMelbourne · China Eastern · Via Shanghai. Melbourne's cheapest on these dates China EasternVia Shanghai. Melbourne's cheapest on these dates

These are the dates the fare showed up on. Moving a day either way from Brisbane, the cheapest we saw was about $1,350, and most other combinations were higher.

Is it actually a deal?

Yes, from Brisbane. Google Flights says the cheapest flights for similar trips usually cost $1,750 to $2,150, and the next cheapest airline on these dates was Qatar Airways at $1,895. The fare has sat between about $1,250 and $1,350 for the past three weeks, so it isn't a flash sale, but it's well below the usual.

The catches

  • An overnight wait in Guangzhou on the way out from Brisbane, about 7 hours. It's one ticket, so if the first flight is late, China Southern has to rebook you. Check China's transit rules if you want to leave the airport.
  • One set of dates. We only found this price for 9 to 23 May 2027.
  • The cheapest prices online can come from travel agencies. China Southern's own price was $1,254. Compare before you book, and read the change and refund rules.
  • From Adelaide and Perth there was nothing close. Adelaide's cheapest was $1,530 with Jetstar and Air India via Melbourne and Delhi, and Perth's was $1,559.

Prices are economy return for 1 adult in AUD, checked 29 September 2026. Fares change often and can sell out, so check the final price before you book.

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