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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $455

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 22 February 2026.

Mon 1/621:25
AKL
-
NKG
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Sun 14/608:35
NKG
-
AKL
1 stop27h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 21/2$800
Fri 13/311:40
AKL
-
CTU
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 15/317:30
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/2$846
Wed 11/322:45
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop24h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 15/313:05
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop22h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/2$848
Sun 8/322:00
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop26h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 11/306:55
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop30h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$863
Mon 11/521:00
AKL
-
PEK
1 stop23h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 5/620:30
PEK
-
AKL
1 stop17h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$882
Thu 5/322:00
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 21/316:55
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/2$882
Thu 5/322:35
AKL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 24/311:35
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop26h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$917
Sat 16/509:00
AKL
-
PVG
2 stops29h 25m
China Southern
Fri 12/606:55
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 19/2$918
Sun 8/322:00
AKL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 21/316:40
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$922
Mon 9/311:40
AKL
-
CAN
2 stops36h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 16/320:10
CAN
-
AKL
2 stops42h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/2$930
Fri 6/311:40
AKL
-
CAN
2 stops32h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 9/320:40
CAN
-
AKL
3 stops41h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/2$932
Fri 29/521:00
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop18h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 12/613:30
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop22h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/2$932

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 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$800

One-way from

$455

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,133

Good round-trip deal

$853 or less

Good one-way deal

$356 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • New Zealand to China
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($270 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 22 February 2026.
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

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

21:25-15:30

1 stop22h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 14/6

18:55-15:35

1 stop16h 40m

$805

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

11:40-10:35

2 stops27h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 15/3

17:30-16:35

1 stop18h 05m

$846

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

22:45-18:25

1 stop24h 40m

Shenzhen

Sun 15/3

13:05-16:35

1 stop22h 30m

$848

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

22:00-14:00

1 stop21h 00m

Shenzhen

Sat 21/3

16:55-18:40

1 stop20h 45m

$882

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

11:40-15:35

2 stops32h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 9/3

20:40-19:30

3 stops41h 50m

$932

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/4

21:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 17/5

06:40-16:30

2 stops29h 50m

$984

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

06:10-15:25

2 stops37h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 14/6

12:30-00:10

2 stops31h 40m

$985

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

09:00-16:30

1 stop35h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

11:30-15:35

2 stops24h 05m

$990

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

11:40-15:35

2 stops32h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 2/4

20:55-09:40

1 stop31h 45m

$1,029

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

11:40-16:50

2 stops34h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 7/4

11:25-08:40

1 stop17h 15m

$1,037

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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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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 $422). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,148). 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 22 February 2026.

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.

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 201 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?

Monday 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 22 February 2026.
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
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

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
1,176 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

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
196 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

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
139 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

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 $882, China Southern can have you in China from New Zealand in 21h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9196 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 Eastern ($297), Hainan Airlines ($326), and China Southern ($401).

  • 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 $422). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,148). 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 22 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$434Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$439Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$564Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$567Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$620Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$856Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$980Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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