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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $654

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
10 May — 17 May1
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 10 April 2026.

Wed 29/722:45
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop29h 35m
Air China
Sat 8/813:55
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 6/4$837
Wed 29/722:45
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop26h 30m
Air China
Fri 7/820:45
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop39h 45m
Air China
Deal found 6/4$842
Mon 1/622:45
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop24h 55m
Air China
Tue 2/622:00
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop38h 30m
Air China
Deal found 6/4$880
Thu 4/622:45
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop24h 55m
Air China
Sat 20/607:20
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Air China
Deal found 8/4$895
Wed 29/722:45
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Mon 10/813:15
SZX
-
AKL
2 stops23h 15m
Air China
Deal found 6/4$898
Sat 17/1020:30
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop18h 25m
Air China
Wed 4/1117:30
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop32h 10m
Air China
Deal found 6/4$936
Tue 3/1123:55
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop30h 00m
Air China
Tue 17/1113:00
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Air China
Deal found 10/4$938
Tue 3/1123:55
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop30h 00m
Air China
Wed 18/1120:30
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Air China
Deal found 10/4$945
Thu 16/719:30
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop26h 35m
Air China
Wed 12/812:20
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop24h 10m
Air China
Deal found 6/4$946
Wed 4/1123:55
AKL
-
CAN
1 stop28h 00m
Air China
Fri 27/1120:55
CAN
-
AKL
1 stop28h 45m
Air China
Deal found 8/4$967
Thu 10/922:45
AKL
-
CAN
1 stop23h 35m
Air China
Sun 20/907:40
CAN
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Air China
Deal found 6/4$979
Mon 16/1123:55
AKL
-
CAN
1 stop30h 50m
Air China
Mon 30/1120:55
CAN
-
AKL
1 stop28h 45m
Air China
Deal found 10/4$980

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$837

One-way from

$654

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,531

Good round-trip deal

$809 or less

Good one-way deal

$546 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 29/7-8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • New Zealand to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to China that are best for you.

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AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/7

22:45-15:45

1 stop21h 00m

Shenzhen

Mon 10/8

15:25-05:40

1 stop34h 15m

$842

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

22:45-19:40

1 stop24h 55m

Chengdu

Sat 20/6

07:20-05:40

1 stop18h 20m

$895

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

22:45-17:55

2 stops23h 10m

Chengdu

Sat 30/5

14:55-05:40

1 stop34h 45m

$1,105

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/6

22:45-18:55

1 stop24h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 30/6

07:20-05:40

1 stop18h 20m

$1,155

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

09:00-15:40

1 stop34h 40m

Chengdu

Mon 1/6

15:00-15:30

1 stop20h 30m

$1,242

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

06:00-22:40

2 stops20h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

14:10-16:50

2 stops22h 40m

$1,268

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

09:00-10:25

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

18:20-15:30

1 stop17h 10m

$1,294

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

09:45-17:30

1 stop35h 45m

Shenzhen

Wed 13/5

13:00-15:45

1 stop22h 45m

$1,312

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

13:25-20:55

1 stop35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/5

13:20-11:50

1 stop18h 30m

$1,331

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/4

20:45-10:00

1 stop17h 15m

Hangzhou

Tue 5/5

19:55-17:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,359

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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.
Estimated return price
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $443). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,193). 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 10 April 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 197 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Thursday 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 10 April 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
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

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
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

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
1,268 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

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
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

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
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

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
200 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

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 $842, Air China 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 Southern ($410), Hainan Airlines ($413), and Cathay Pacific ($446).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $443). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,193). 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$447Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$534Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$576Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$626Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$725Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$841Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$891Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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