Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $511

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — PVG
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult

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 24 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$945

One-way from

$511

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,114

Good round-trip deal

$1,009 or less

Good one-way deal

$537 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/10-26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • New Zealand to China
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • New Zealand to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($447 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to China.

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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 24 August 2025.

Fri 17/1011:40AKL - CTU
2 stops41h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 26/1009:15CTU - AKL
1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/8$945
Mon 13/1011:40AKL - CTU
2 stops33h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 13/1109:15CTU - AKL
1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/8$947
Mon 1/910:40AKL - CAN
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 8/920:55CAN - AKL
2 stops41h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/8$956
Wed 22/1021:30AKL - CAN
1 stop26h 40mHainan Airlines
Sat 25/1013:00CAN - AKL
1 stop24h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 22/8$959
Wed 12/1121:50AKL - CAN
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Fri 12/1220:40CAN - AKL
2 stops41h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/8$961
Tue 21/1022:00AKL - CAN
1 stop18h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 16/1210:55CAN - AKL
3 stops27h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/8$968
Thu 4/913:25AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/922:20CAN - AKL
1 stop31h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/8$969
Tue 11/1106:50AKL - CAN
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1110:15CAN - AKL
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8$971
Wed 22/1021:30AKL - CAN
1 stop31h 35mHainan Airlines
Tue 16/1221:00CAN - AKL
1 stop16h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 22/8$974
Tue 4/1114:55AKL - CAN
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/1122:15CAN - AKL
1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/8$976
Tue 28/1014:55AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/1110:15CAN - AKL
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/8$979
Thu 30/1022:40AKL - PVG
1 stop16h 10mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/1109:00PVG - AKL
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 22/8$979

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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

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

11:40-00:25

2 stops41h 45m

Chengdu

Sun 26/10

09:15-09:40

1 stop19h 25m

$945

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

11:40-16:15

2 stops33h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 13/11

09:15-09:40

1 stop19h 25m

$947

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

22:00-11:25

1 stop18h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 16/12

10:55-19:30

3 stops27h 35m

$968

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/10

21:30-00:05

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 16/12

21:00-18:40

1 stop16h 40m

$974

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/11

22:45-19:20

1 stop25h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 18/12

07:50-09:40

1 stop20h 50m

$979

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

14:55-08:55

1 stop23h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 12/11

10:15-13:25

1 stop22h 10m

$979

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

22:40-09:50

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

09:00-18:40

1 stop28h 40m

$979

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

22:00-11:35

1 stop18h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/11

18:30-16:35

1 stop17h 05m

$983

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/11

22:20-08:45

1 stop15h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 11/12

21:00-18:40

1 stop16h 40m

$985

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/10

14:25-08:55

1 stop23h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 28/11

22:15-00:05

2 stops20h 50m

$985

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 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 24 August 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.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to China

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 August 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 24 August 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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 $979, China Eastern can have you in China from New Zealand in 23h. 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 China Southern ($511), Hainan Airlines ($538), and Cathay Pacific ($548).

  • 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.

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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 24 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$393Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$442Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$455Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$474Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$508Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$810Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$935Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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