Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $472

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$909

One-way from

$472

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,264

Good round-trip deal

$983 or less

Good one-way deal

$372 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 18/3-22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • New Zealand to China
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • New Zealand to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($438 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 16 October 2025.

Fri 31/1022:20AKL - CAN
1 stop25h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 7/1120:00CAN - AKL
2 stops41h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/10$942
Wed 5/1121:50AKL - PEK
1 stop20h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/1109:30PEK - AKL
1 stop28h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/10$956
Sun 19/1022:45AKL - CAN
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 26/1011:35CAN - AKL
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$958
Sun 2/1122:45AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 21/1211:35CAN - AKL
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$972
Sun 23/1107:00AKL - CAN
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1115:45CAN - AKL
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$977
Thu 23/1022:00AKL - CTU
1 stop22h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1109:15CTU - AKL
1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$986
Thu 30/1022:00AKL - CAN
1 stop19h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1111:35CAN - AKL
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/10$987
Tue 4/1122:00AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 8/1118:00CAN - AKL
2 stops20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$993
Thu 30/1014:55AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1122:15CAN - AKL
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$996
Sun 26/1022:20AKL - PEK
1 stop23h 10mHainan Airlines
Sat 1/1110:00PEK - AKL
1 stop27h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,008
Sun 9/1114:55AKL - HGH
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1121:35HGH - AKL
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,029
Thu 6/1120:30AKL - CTU
1 stop19h 55mAir China
Sun 23/1122:00CTU - AKL
1 stop38h 25mAir China
Deal found 14/10$1,036

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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 16 October 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

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/3

21:50-11:55

1 stop19h 05m

Shenyang

Sun 22/3

13:55-18:40

2 stops23h 45m

$909

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

20:30-18:20

1 stop26h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 8/5

10:30-17:30

1 stop27h 00m

$932

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

11:40-10:20

2 stops27h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 8/5

20:55-18:30

2 stops41h 35m

$954

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

22:20-15:00

2 stops21h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

10:00-18:40

1 stop27h 40m

$987

AucklandChongqing

AKL - CKG

AKLCKG

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

08:15-16:05

1 stop36h 50m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 23/3

11:55-13:25

1 stop20h 30m

$1,015

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/11

20:30-11:25

1 stop19h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 23/11

22:00-17:25

1 stop38h 25m

$1,036

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

20:30-16:25

1 stop24h 55m

Shenzhen

Mon 16/3

17:00-17:25

1 stop19h 25m

$1,047

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

20:30-20:50

1 stop29h 20m

Shenyang

Thu 20/11

14:55-18:40

2 stops22h 45m

$1,049

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

22:10-05:00

Nonstop11h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 7/5

00:35-15:35

Nonstop11h 00m

$1,096

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

22:00-12:35

1 stop19h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 20/11

11:40-09:40

1 stop17h 00m

$1,099

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $435). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,157). 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 16 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to China at midday. 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 12 October 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to China flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings 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.

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 16 October 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

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to China?

    For as low as $909, Hainan Airlines can have you in China from New Zealand in 19h 05m. 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 Cathay Pacific ($561), China Eastern ($587), and Air China ($631).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $435). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,157). 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 16 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$403Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$454Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search China Southern flights
China EasternCheapest$467Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search China Eastern flights
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$490Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$566Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$831Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$959Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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