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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $466

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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,000

One-way from

$466

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,316

Good round-trip deal

$1,099 or less

Good one-way deal

$474 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 3/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($482 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 13 November 2025.

Tue 2/1206:10AKL - CAN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1205:00CAN - AKL
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,124
Tue 18/1106:00AKL - PEK
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/207:30PEK - AKL
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,148
Mon 17/1107:35AKL - CAN
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/222:15CAN - AKL
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,156
Mon 17/1111:40AKL - CAN
2 stops36h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 24/211:35CAN - AKL
2 stops26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/11$1,159
Tue 2/1206:10AKL - CAN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1223:00CAN - AKL
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,203
Tue 2/1206:10AKL - CAN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1219:00CAN - AKL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,209
Tue 2/1206:10AKL - CAN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1223:00CAN - AKL
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,221
Sat 15/1119:15AKL - PVG
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1107:10PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,230
Fri 28/1122:20AKL - CAN
1 stop25h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 5/1214:55CAN - AKL
1 stop22h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,232
Sat 22/1122:35AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 05mHainan Airlines
Fri 12/1211:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,232
Fri 28/1122:20AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 35mHainan Airlines
Fri 5/1209:00SHA - AKL
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,237
Fri 28/1122:20AKL - PVG
2 stops41h 10mHainan Airlines
Fri 5/1211:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,237

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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 13 November 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

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

13:25-08:55

1 stop23h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 2/6

10:10-09:50

1 stop19h 40m

$1,028

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/3

22:45-16:15

1 stop22h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 21/3

11:40-19:30

2 stops26h 50m

$1,034

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

20:30-20:35

1 stop29h 05m

Shenzhen

Mon 16/3

20:00-17:25

1 stop16h 25m

$1,042

AucklandChongqing

AKL - CKG

AKLCKG

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

20:30-18:00

1 stop26h 30m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 23/3

19:15-17:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,095

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

22:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shenzhen

Sun 15/3

02:50-18:40

Nonstop10h 50m

$1,110

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

06:50-21:00

2 stops19h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 2/5

22:20-11:40

1 stop33h 20m

$1,124

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

20:50-17:25

2 stops25h 35m

Shenzhen

Mon 16/3

18:45-19:10

2 stops19h 25m

$1,124

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/2

06:50-21:00

2 stops19h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 26/2

22:15-09:40

1 stop30h 25m

$1,159

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

06:50-21:00

2 stops19h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 26/2

05:00-09:40

1 stop23h 40m

$1,194

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

22:10-21:35

1 stop28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

18:05-16:15

1 stop17h 10m

$1,200

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $449). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,156). 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 13 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to China in the morning. 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 2 November 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 13 November 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.7

Food

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.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.7

Food

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,058 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.7

Food

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.7

Food

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
177 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.7

Food

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.
Air China
7.1
Good
121 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.7

Food

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 $1,034, Cathay Pacific can have you in China from New Zealand in 22h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10514 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 Hainan Airlines ($466), Cathay Pacific ($558), and China Southern ($564).

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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 $449). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,156). 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 13 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$407Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$459Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$472Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$572Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$591Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$840Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$962Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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