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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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — PVG
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$638

One-way from

$455

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,277

Good round-trip deal

$700 or less

Good one-way deal

$551 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 28/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • New Zealand to China
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • New Zealand to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($510 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($122 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to China.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 16 April 2025.

Wed 28/520:45AKL - CAN
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Sat 31/507:45CAN - AKL
1 stop30h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/4$638
Mon 19/510:40AKL - CAN
2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 28/517:50CAN - AKL
1 stop34h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$646
Fri 23/520:45AKL - PEK
1 stop27h 00mHainan Airlines
Sat 31/516:00PEK - AKL
1 stop22h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$673
Fri 23/510:40AKL - SZX
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 27/507:15SZX - AKL
2 stops31h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$697
Thu 23/1022:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Sat 8/1122:50PVG - AKL
1 stop36h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 14/4$706
Sun 2/1122:00AKL - CAN
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:30CAN - AKL
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$834
Mon 19/513:25AKL - CAN
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 28/510:10CAN - AKL
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$854
Fri 2/510:40AKL - YNT
2 stops30h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 5/520:55YNT - AKL
2 stops41h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$873
Wed 21/520:45AKL - NKG
1 stop19h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 18/618:40NKG - AKL
1 stop19h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$890
Mon 19/513:25AKL - NKG
1 stop36h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/614:15NKG - AKL
1 stop15h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$924
Fri 23/506:00AKL - SHA
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/616:10SHA - AKL
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$927
Thu 29/513:25AKL - PEK
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/617:30PEK - AKL
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$927

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 16 April 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

Wed 28/5

20:45-00:05

1 stop31h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 31/5

07:45-18:10

1 stop30h 25m

$638

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

10:40-18:50

2 stops36h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 28/5

17:50-08:40

1 stop34h 50m

$646

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

20:45-19:45

1 stop27h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 31/5

16:00-18:10

1 stop22h 10m

$673

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

10:40-18:10

2 stops35h 30m

Shenzhen

Tue 27/5

07:15-18:30

2 stops31h 15m

$697

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

13:25-21:05

1 stop35h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 28/5

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

$854

AucklandYantai

AKL - YNT

AKLYNT

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/5

10:40-13:00

2 stops30h 20m

Yantai Penglai Intl

Mon 5/5

20:55-18:30

2 stops41h 35m

$873

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

06:10-08:55

2 stops30h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 26/5

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

$881

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/5

20:45-11:45

1 stop19h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 18/6

18:40-18:05

1 stop19h 25m

$890

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

13:25-22:05

1 stop36h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 23/6

14:15-09:50

1 stop15h 35m

$924

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

06:00-08:50

2 stops30h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/6

16:10-19:35

2 stops23h 25m

$927

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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to China

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 April 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.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to China

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 16 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA. 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
8.3
Very Good

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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.
  • 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 ($455), China Eastern ($474), and China Southern ($497).

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

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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 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$390Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$439Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$445Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$463Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$535Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$783Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$929Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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