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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $505

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to China flight deals. Data was last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$889

One-way from

$505

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,235

Good round-trip deal

$1,004 or less

Good one-way deal

$546 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/11-21/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($434 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sun 2/1122:45AKL - CAN
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 21/1211:35CAN - AKL
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/9$889
Sat 1/1122:00AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 6/1211:05CAN - AKL
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/9$893
Wed 29/1022:10AKL - HGH
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Mon 3/1113:35HGH - AKL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/9$894
Sat 1/1120:30AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 25mAir China
Sat 6/1210:30CAN - AKL
1 stop25h 55mAir China
Deal found 12/9$896
Mon 20/1011:40AKL - CAN
2 stops32h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 24/1120:10CAN - AKL
1 stop15h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$899
Wed 29/1021:50AKL - CAN
1 stop30h 30mHainan Airlines
Wed 3/1220:40CAN - AKL
2 stops41h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/9$911
Mon 3/1111:40AKL - CAN
2 stops34h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1220:10CAN - AKL
1 stop15h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$914
Tue 4/1114:55AKL - CAN
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/1110:15CAN - AKL
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9$926
Sun 26/1022:45AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 2/1111:35CAN - AKL
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$931
Thu 30/1020:30AKL - CAN
1 stop18h 55mAir China
Thu 4/1215:40CAN - AKL
1 stop20h 45mAir China
Deal found 11/9$933
Tue 28/1022:00AKL - CAN
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 2/1210:55CAN - AKL
3 stops27h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$941
Mon 27/1011:40AKL - CAN
2 stops27h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 1/1220:10CAN - AKL
1 stop15h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$943

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to China that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

China

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

22:10-11:20

1 stop18h 10m

Hangzhou

Mon 3/11

22:35-16:15

1 stop36h 40m

$953

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/10

21:50-16:25

1 stop23h 35m

Hangzhou

Sat 25/10

09:10-18:40

1 stop28h 30m

$983

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

14:55-02:20

1 stop16h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 13/4

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

$1,000

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

14:55-21:00

1 stop35h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 12/4

22:20-11:40

1 stop33h 20m

$1,000

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

08:15-02:20

1 stop23h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 12/4

22:20-11:40

1 stop33h 20m

$1,000

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

08:15-02:20

1 stop23h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 12/4

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

$1,000

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/10

22:10-14:10

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/11

20:05-16:15

1 stop15h 10m

$1,002

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

10:10-14:30

1 stop33h 20m

Hangzhou

Mon 3/11

19:30-00:45

2 stops24h 15m

$1,012

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

22:45-18:25

1 stop24h 40m

Shenzhen

Fri 21/11

19:10-16:35

1 stop16h 25m

$1,020

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

21:50-05:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Shenzhen

Fri 31/10

02:50-18:40

Nonstop10h 50m

$1,027

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to China?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $330). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to China as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from New Zealand to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
99 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to China?

    For as low as $1,000, China Southern can have you in China from New Zealand in 16h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9292 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to China are Cathay Pacific ($505), Hainan Airlines ($518), and Air China ($740).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to China?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to China?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $330). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$387Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$435Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$449Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$466Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$531Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$797Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$921Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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