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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $478

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$847

One-way from

$503

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,308

Good round-trip deal

$888 or less

Good one-way deal

$478 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 17/7-2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • New Zealand to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($440 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 8 July 2025.

Sun 20/719:30AKL - SZX
1 stop22h 55mAir China
Sat 2/807:30SZX - AKL
1 stop30h 00mAir China
Deal found 8/7$782
Sat 18/1020:30AKL - NKG
1 stop21h 05mAir China
Sat 8/1111:20NKG - AKL
1 stop26h 15mAir China
Deal found 6/7$847
Wed 6/820:45AKL - HGH
1 stop18h 05mHainan Airlines
Wed 20/806:40HGH - AKL
1 stop31h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/7$865
Wed 15/1021:30AKL - CAN
1 stop24h 15mHainan Airlines
Thu 23/1022:40CAN - AKL
1 stop15h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/7$867
Fri 5/920:45AKL - PEK
1 stop23h 55mHainan Airlines
Sat 13/916:00PEK - AKL
1 stop22h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/7$872
Mon 1/920:50AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 4/920:15PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/7$872
Sun 27/719:30AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/807:05CAN - AKL
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$877
Tue 28/1020:30AKL - CAN
1 stop22h 50mAir China
Wed 12/1116:40CAN - AKL
1 stop20h 55mAir China
Deal found 6/7$890
Fri 5/920:45AKL - SHE
2 stops21h 05mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/1015:05SHE - AKL
2 stops23h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/7$942
Fri 8/810:40AKL - CAN
2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 15/820:55CAN - AKL
2 stops41h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/7$945
Sat 26/719:30AKL - SHE
1 stop23h 10mAir China
Sat 23/815:50SHE - AKL
1 stop21h 40mAir China
Deal found 7/7$949
Mon 4/810:40AKL - SZX
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 3/919:30SZX - AKL
1 stop33h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/7$955

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 8 July 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

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/10

20:30-12:35

1 stop21h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 8/11

11:20-18:35

1 stop26h 15m

$847

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/7

19:30-19:40

1 stop28h 10m

Shenzhen

Sat 2/8

13:15-17:30

2 stops24h 15m

$847

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/8

20:45-10:50

1 stop18h 05m

Hangzhou

Wed 20/8

06:40-18:05

1 stop31h 25m

$865

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

21:30-16:45

1 stop24h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 23/10

22:40-19:05

1 stop15h 25m

$867

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/9

20:45-16:40

1 stop23h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 13/9

16:00-18:10

1 stop22h 10m

$872

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

20:50-11:45

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/9

20:15-18:10

1 stop17h 55m

$872

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/7

19:30-15:00

1 stop23h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 9/8

07:05-17:30

1 stop30h 25m

$877

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

20:30-14:20

1 stop22h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 12/11

16:40-18:35

1 stop20h 55m

$890

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/9

20:45-13:50

2 stops21h 05m

Shenyang

Sat 18/10

15:05-19:05

2 stops23h 00m

$942

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/8

10:40-18:50

2 stops36h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 15/8

20:55-18:30

2 stops41h 35m

$945

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 month to book a flight from New Zealand to China?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $330). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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 8 July 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.

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 8 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, andHainan Airlines 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.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
744 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
744 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
744 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
454 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
744 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
744 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,322 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
744 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
488 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
744 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 ($503), Hainan Airlines ($509), and Air New Zealand ($536).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to China?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to China (average of $330). Flying from New Zealand to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$384Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$432Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$445Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$455Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$516Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$770Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$914Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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