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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $575

AKL — SHA
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to China

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to China

Fri 6/1107:30 -
2 stops33h 10m
Fri 20/1112:50 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 16/10$1,117
Thu 5/1106:10 -
3 stops45h 55m
Fri 20/1108:15 -
3 stops33h 45m
Deal found 16/10$1,174
Fri 6/1120:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Fri 20/1121:10 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 16/10$1,193
Thu 5/1120:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Fri 20/1121:10 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 16/10$1,195
Sat 7/1120:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Sat 21/1121:10 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 19/10$1,209
Fri 13/1120:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Fri 20/1121:10 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 15/10$1,211
Sat 7/1120:30 -
1 stop20h 00m
Sun 29/1120:55 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 15/10$1,213
Sun 8/1120:30 -
1 stop23h 10m
Sun 22/1108:40 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 16/10$1,214
Sun 1/1122:00 -
1 stop18h 35m
Mon 23/1113:00 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 16/10$1,259
Sun 1/1120:30 -
1 stop18h 55m
Mon 23/1120:55 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 15/10$1,268
Sun 1/1120:30 -
1 stop18h 55m
Tue 24/1121:15 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 16/10$1,269
Tue 27/1023:55 -
1 stop25h 05m
Thu 12/1117:45 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 16/10$1,278

Find flight deals from New Zealand to China

Round-trip from

$1,117

One-way from

$575

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,550

Good round-trip deal

$1,025 or less

Good one-way deal

$632 or less
6/11-20/11
  • 6/11-20/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • New Zealand to China
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18/11-31/12
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 40m 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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AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/11

06:00-16:15

2 stops39h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$711

ChristchurchGuangzhou

CHC Christchurch - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CHCCAN

Christchurch

Mon 18/1

14:20-08:55

1 stop23h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$721

AucklandBeijing

AKL Auckland Intl - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

AKLPKX

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

06:10-11:55

2 stops34h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$742

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/10

22:00-19:00

1 stop26h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$751

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

14:55-02:00

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$751

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/1

06:50-21:05

2 stops19h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$758

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

10:10-08:55

1 stop27h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$760

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

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

06:10-02:00

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$773

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/2

14:55-08:55

1 stop23h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$774

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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 $1,144). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,017). 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 66 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
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
1,522 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
7.4
Good
179 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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

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

    For as low as $1,345, Air China can have you in China from New Zealand in 15h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9395 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 ($399), China Southern ($472), and Cathay Pacific ($499).

  • 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 $1,144). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,017). 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$414Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$546Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$596Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$646Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$832Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$869Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,014Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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