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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $489

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
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 4 January 2026.

Sat 6/621:00AKL - PEK
1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines
Thu 25/613:00PEK - AKL
1 stop24h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/1$846
Thu 22/122:35AKL - PEK
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Tue 27/119:00PEK - AKL
1 stop18h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$872
Thu 30/421:00AKL - PEK
1 stop17h 15mHainan Airlines
Thu 28/521:00PEK - AKL
1 stop16h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$885
Fri 23/122:20AKL - PEK
1 stop18h 05mHainan Airlines
Fri 30/120:30PEK - AKL
1 stop17h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$891
Wed 21/121:50AKL - PEK
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 28/120:30PEK - AKL
1 stop17h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$894
Sun 25/122:00AKL - PEK
1 stop21h 10mSichuan Airlines
Sat 7/320:15PEK - AKL
1 stop17h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/1$896
Thu 9/421:00AKL - HGH
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sun 17/517:50HGH - AKL
1 stop19h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$897
Sat 17/122:35AKL - PEK
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 23/109:30PEK - AKL
1 stop28h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$911
Sat 31/122:35AKL - PEK
1 stop27h 50mHainan Airlines
Sat 7/210:00PEK - AKL
1 stop27h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/1$915
Sat 24/122:35AKL - PEK
1 stop22h 40mHainan Airlines
Thu 29/120:00PEK - AKL
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$922
Thu 22/122:35AKL - PEK
1 stop18h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 29/120:00PEK - AKL
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$936
Fri 30/122:20AKL - PEK
1 stop20h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 6/211:30PEK - AKL
1 stop26h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/1$937

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 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$872

One-way from

$489

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,317

Good round-trip deal

$1,137 or less

Good one-way deal

$371 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 22/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • New Zealand to China
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 4 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to China that are best for you.

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New Zealand

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China

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/1

22:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sat 7/3

20:15-18:40

1 stop17h 25m

$896

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/1

22:00-10:25

1 stop17h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sat 7/3

11:30-19:30

2 stops27h 00m

$969

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

22:20-19:45

1 stop26h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/2

22:05-18:40

2 stops39h 35m

$1,022

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

13:40-22:10

Nonstop13h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/2

17:10-10:40

Nonstop12h 30m

$1,029

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

22:20-16:30

1 stop23h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/2

20:30-18:40

1 stop17h 10m

$1,052

AucklandChongqing

AKL - CKG

AKLCKG

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

22:10-15:45

2 stops22h 35m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 23/2

13:10-16:15

1 stop22h 05m

$1,081

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

21:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

Shenyang

Tue 30/6

13:00-15:35

1 stop22h 35m

$1,097

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/1

22:35-22:15

1 stop28h 40m

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/1

08:30-18:40

1 stop29h 10m

$1,109

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/1

22:35-00:25

1 stop30h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 15/1

08:00-18:40

1 stop29h 40m

$1,109

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/1

21:50-22:55

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

09:00-18:40

1 stop28h 40m

$1,116

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to China

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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 $414). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,024). 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 4 January 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 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 4 January 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

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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
1,122 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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
124 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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
184 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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
136 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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 $969, Sichuan Airlines can have you in China from New Zealand in 17h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10419 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 ($286), Air China ($304), and China Eastern ($308).

  • 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 $414). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,024). 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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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$399Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$450Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$456Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$587Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$601Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$824Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$916Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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