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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $558

AKL — SHA
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to China

Sat 31/1006:00 -
2 stops23h 15m
Sat 7/1117:40 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 13/10$1,126
Sun 1/1120:30 -
1 stop22h 55m
Sat 21/1121:15 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 14/10$1,279
Sun 1/1106:10 -
2 stops39h 45m
Sat 21/1118:30 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 14/10$1,297
Sun 1/1106:10 -
2 stops31h 55m
Wed 4/1118:30 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 10/10$1,299
Tue 27/1006:10 -
2 stops39h 45m
Tue 3/1118:30 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 11/10$1,301
Thu 12/1114:55 -
1 stop16h 05m
Mon 14/1210:15 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 14/10$1,303
Fri 13/1120:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 14/1207:30 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 12/10$1,310
Sat 14/1114:55 -
1 stop16h 05m
Mon 14/1210:15 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 14/10$1,315
Wed 28/1021:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Thu 26/1109:55 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 10/10$1,317
Fri 30/1006:10 -
2 stops31h 55m
Fri 6/1118:30 -
2 stops20h 00m
Deal found 14/10$1,320
Mon 2/1110:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Fri 26/216:00 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 13/10$1,322
Sun 1/1122:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sat 21/1114:55 -
2 stops22h 45m
Deal found 14/10$1,326

Find flight deals from New Zealand to China

Round-trip from

$1,106

One-way from

$558

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,536

Good round-trip deal

$1,039 or less

Good one-way deal

$608 or less
11/11-10/12
  • 11/11-10/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • New Zealand to China
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1/11-31/12
  • 1/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

06:10-09:05

2 stops31h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$558

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/11

06:40-16:55

2 stops39h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$632

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

14:55-02:00

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$703

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

22:00-11:35

1 stop18h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$765

AucklandBeijing

AKL Auckland Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

14:55-12:30

1 stop26h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$767

AucklandBeijing

AKL Auckland Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/3

22:00-10:25

1 stop17h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$769

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/3

22:00-10:30

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$769

ChristchurchGuangzhou

CHC Christchurch - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CHCCAN

Christchurch

Sun 17/1

14:20-08:55

1 stop23h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$785

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/10

14:55-20:55

1 stop35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$798

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

06:15-22:15

3 stops45h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$806

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $1,153). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,011). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to China in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How often are flights from New Zealand to China delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between New Zealand and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 205 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 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to China?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to China is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andAir China 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
71 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.3

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
71 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.3

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
1,516 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.3

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
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.3

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
179 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.3

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
7.3
Good
245 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.3

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

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

    For as low as $1,322, Air China can have you in China from New Zealand in 19h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9907 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 ($402), China Southern ($476), and Cathay Pacific ($503).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $1,153). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,011). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$418Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$551Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$602Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$831Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$877Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,023Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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