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Cheap flights from Wellington to China from $577

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — SHA
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.

Fri 19/1220:55WLG - PEK
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1221:15PEK - WLG
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,023
Thu 25/1213:45WLG - PEK
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/110:00PEK - WLG
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,227
Thu 18/1215:55WLG - PEK
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/101:20PEK - WLG
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,298
Thu 18/1215:55WLG - NKG
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/117:30NKG - WLG
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,526
Tue 16/1215:55WLG - PEK
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Tue 6/100:25PEK - WLG
1 stop33h 55mAir China
Deal found 4/11$2,541
Tue 16/1215:55WLG - PEK
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Sun 4/100:25PEK - WLG
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Deal found 4/11$2,656
Fri 19/1221:05WLG - CAN
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1202:30CAN - WLG
3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,658
Mon 8/1206:00WLG - CAN
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/100:50CAN - WLG
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,416
Mon 15/1215:55WLG - CAN
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/100:50CAN - WLG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,432
Fri 19/1216:00WLG - SHA
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1220:05SHA - WLG
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$7,818

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to China flight deals. Data was last updated 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,661

One-way from

$577
Air China
  • Air China
  • 18/3-21/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 15m total
  • Wellington to China
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10/11
  • 10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Wellington to China
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington 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 5 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to China that are best for you.

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Wellington

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China

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonHaikou

WLG - HAK

WLGHAK

Wellington

Wed 18/3

20:55-12:45

2 stops44h 50m

Haikou Meilan Intl

Sat 21/3

18:55-21:20

2 stops21h 25m

$1,661

WellingtonZhengzhou

WLG - CGO

WLGCGO

Wellington

Thu 12/3

16:45-22:55

2 stops35h 10m

Zhengzhou

Mon 16/3

09:05-20:20

2 stops30h 15m

$1,705

WellingtonShanghai

WLG - PVG

WLGPVG

Wellington

Tue 3/3

19:30-07:05

2 stops40h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

14:15-07:10

1 stop35h 55m

$1,780

WellingtonNanning

WLG - NNG

WLGNNG

Wellington

Mon 2/3

06:00-16:55

2 stops39h 55m

Nanning

Fri 6/3

13:05-20:20

2 stops26h 15m

$1,868

WellingtonChengdu

WLG - CTU

WLGCTU

Wellington

Thu 19/3

20:55-21:55

2 stops30h 00m

Chengdu

Sun 22/3

13:35-11:20

2 stops40h 45m

$1,887

WellingtonBeijing

WLG - PEK

WLGPEK

Wellington

Fri 19/12

20:55-05:00

1 stop37h 05m

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/12

21:15-22:10

2 stops19h 55m

$2,023

WellingtonChengdu

WLG - CTU

WLGCTU

Wellington

Thu 19/3

17:45-10:30

2 stops21h 45m

Chengdu

Sun 22/3

21:00-14:45

2 stops36h 45m

$2,023

WellingtonShanghai

WLG - SHA

WLGSHA

Wellington

Tue 3/3

15:55-09:55

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

20:30-20:40

2 stops19h 10m

$2,088

WellingtonShanghai

WLG - PVG

WLGPVG

Wellington

Tue 3/3

16:45-10:15

2 stops22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

14:15-09:20

1 stop14h 05m

$2,164

WellingtonShanghai

WLG - PVG

WLGPVG

Wellington

Tue 3/3

16:00-10:50

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

19:50-23:50

2 stops23h 00m

$2,196

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to China?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to China (average of $704). Flying from Wellington to China in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,411). 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 WLG to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 5 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to China is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 54% on airfare.

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 5 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Air China from Wellington to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
524 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air China
7.1
Good
122 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to China?

    Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to China.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to China?

    Airlines like Air China and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington to China in about 40h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. There are 9712 km between Wellington and China. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wellington to China?

    The most popular route from Wellington to China is Wellington - Beijing Capital. You may also consider Wellington - Zhengzhou or Wellington - Haikou Meilan Intl.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 Wellington to China?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to China (average of $704). Flying from Wellington to China in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,411). 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 2 airlines flying from Wellington to China

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 5 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$875Average$2,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$975Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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