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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $510

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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 December 2025.

Sat 20/1222:35AKL - PVG
1 stop16h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 27/1211:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,289
Thu 25/1222:35AKL - NKG
1 stop25h 15mHainan Airlines
Sun 4/121:15NKG - AKL
1 stop16h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,328
Sun 21/1222:00AKL - CAN
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 28/1207:50CAN - AKL
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,478
Sun 7/1222:00AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 05mSichuan Airlines
Wed 17/1216:30CAN - AKL
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,489
Fri 19/1210:00AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Mon 22/1206:55PVG - AKL
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 5/12$1,499
Wed 10/1210:40AKL - CAN
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1207:15CAN - AKL
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,516
Sat 20/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop21h 05mChina Southern
Tue 23/1211:50SHA - AKL
1 stop23h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 5/12$1,525
Sat 20/1222:10AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Tue 23/1222:50PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/12$1,525
Sun 28/1222:20AKL - CAN
1 stop18h 30mHainan Airlines
Thu 8/123:00CAN - AKL
1 stop14h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,527
Fri 19/1210:00AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Mon 22/1219:05SHA - AKL
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 5/12$1,529
Sat 20/1221:50AKL - CAN
1 stop15h 05mHainan Airlines
Tue 23/1221:00CAN - AKL
1 stop16h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,549
Thu 11/1222:00AKL - PEK
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1208:00PEK - AKL
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,549

Find 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$943

One-way from

$510

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,872

Good round-trip deal

$1,088 or less

Good one-way deal

$486 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 21/3-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • New Zealand to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($452 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to China that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

22:00-10:00

1 stop17h 00m

Shenyang

Wed 15/4

14:25-15:45

1 stop21h 20m

$955

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

10:40-14:25

1 stop32h 45m

Shenyang

Sat 18/4

11:05-18:30

2 stops27h 25m

$1,061

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

22:10-18:10

1 stop25h 00m

Hangzhou

Sat 21/2

08:35-06:30

1 stop16h 55m

$1,076

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

10:10-00:55

1 stop19h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 19/4

19:40-09:50

1 stop34h 10m

$1,111

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

10:10-22:15

1 stop17h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 20/4

13:40-09:50

1 stop16h 10m

$1,111

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

10:10-22:30

1 stop17h 20m

Hangzhou

Tue 17/3

11:25-09:40

1 stop17h 15m

$1,140

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/1

10:00-21:15

1 stop16h 15m

Hangzhou

Sun 25/1

19:35-16:15

1 stop15h 40m

$1,146

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/2

22:10-11:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

$1,156

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

10:10-22:15

1 stop17h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

19:30-13:25

1 stop36h 55m

$1,158

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

10:10-22:00

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/3

08:30-09:40

1 stop20h 10m

$1,158

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $442). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,154). 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 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to China in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to China. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to China flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from New Zealand to China delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between New Zealand and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 200 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to China flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

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 5 December 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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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
1,084 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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
121 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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
127 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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 $955, China Eastern can have you in China from New Zealand in 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10171 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 Sichuan Airlines ($224), Hainan Airlines ($262), and China Southern ($301).

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to China.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $442). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,154). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$399Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$450Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$456Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$557Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$586Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$824Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$916Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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