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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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$838

One-way from

$455

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,053

Good round-trip deal

$832 or less

Good one-way deal

$502 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 17/7-30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($446 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 11 June 2025.

Mon 16/610:40AKL - CAN
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 17/613:00CAN - AKL
2 stops25h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6$830
Thu 17/720:50AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines
Wed 30/711:55PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$838
Sat 26/719:30AKL - SZX
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/807:30SZX - AKL
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$845
Sun 20/720:45AKL - CAN
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Tue 29/722:40CAN - AKL
1 stop15h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/6$865
Sun 19/1022:00AKL - SZX
1 stop18h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 16/1113:05SZX - AKL
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/6$868
Wed 3/920:45AKL - PEK
1 stop27h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 10/911:30PEK - AKL
1 stop26h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$871
Tue 28/1007:00AKL - CAN
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:15CAN - AKL
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$876
Tue 28/1022:00AKL - PEK
1 stop20h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 18/1114:30PEK - AKL
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/6$876
Thu 24/720:50AKL - SZX
Nonstop12h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 31/707:30SZX - AKL
2 stops30h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/6$878
Wed 27/821:45AKL - SHE
1 stop39h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 12/914:25SHE - AKL
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/6$883
Mon 3/1114:55AKL - CAN
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1110:15CAN - AKL
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6$883
Fri 1/820:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Sat 23/808:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/6$891

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 11 June 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

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/7

20:50-15:10

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/7

11:55-18:05

1 stop26h 10m

$838

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/7

19:30-22:35

1 stop31h 05m

Shenzhen

Sat 2/8

07:30-17:30

1 stop30h 00m

$845

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

22:00-21:05

1 stop28h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 22/11

09:10-16:35

1 stop26h 25m

$847

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/7

20:45-10:25

1 stop17h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 29/7

22:40-18:10

1 stop15h 30m

$865

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/9

20:45-19:45

1 stop27h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/9

11:30-18:05

1 stop26h 35m

$871

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

22:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 18/11

14:30-16:35

1 stop21h 05m

$876

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/9

20:35-08:55

2 stops16h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 13/9

10:10-19:35

2 stops29h 25m

$878

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

20:50-05:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Shenzhen

Thu 31/7

07:30-18:10

2 stops30h 40m

$878

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/8

21:45-09:15

1 stop39h 30m

Shenyang

Fri 12/9

14:25-15:45

1 stop21h 20m

$883

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

20:45-22:55

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 23/8

08:30-18:10

1 stop29h 40m

$891

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, 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 11 June 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.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 11 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and China Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
443 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Hainan Airlines ($455), China Eastern ($489), and Air China ($504).

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

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    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 8 airlines flying from New Zealand to China

Discover the top 8 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 11 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$381Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$414Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$429Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$442Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$523Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$765Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$908Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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