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Cheap flights from China to New Zealand from $540

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — AKL
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$980

One-way from

$544

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,957

Good one-way deal

$805 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • China to New Zealand
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • China to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($525 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($137 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from China to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Mon 11/512:40CAN - AKL
1 stop23h 50mAir China
Tue 26/519:30AKL - CAN
1 stop27h 55mAir China
Deal found 6/1$980
Tue 19/515:50SHA - AKL
1 stop34h 40mChina Southern
Sat 23/509:00AKL - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1$1,074
Tue 19/517:50PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Sat 23/509:00AKL - PVG
1 stop35h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1$1,074
Tue 19/508:50SHA - AKL
1 stop26h 45mChina Southern
Fri 22/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1$1,095
Thu 14/510:10CAN - AKL
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 18/513:25AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$1,097
Tue 3/312:50PKX - AKL
2 stops25h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 9/311:40AKL - PKX
2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/1$1,098
Sun 10/510:10CAN - AKL
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 25/513:25AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$1,098
Mon 18/510:10CAN - AKL
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 21/513:25AKL - CAN
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$1,100
Tue 3/315:00PEK - AKL
1 stop22h 40mHainan Airlines
Thu 12/322:35AKL - PEK
1 stop22h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,105
Thu 30/418:50SHA - AKL
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Thu 7/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$1,130
Sat 28/217:15CAN - AKL
1 stop20h 25mSichuan Airlines
Sun 15/322:00AKL - CAN
1 stop17h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,131
Fri 1/520:00SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Thu 7/509:00AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$1,135

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to New Zealand 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 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to New Zealand that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

15:50-06:30

1 stop34h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

09:00-22:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,074

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 14/5

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

13:25-08:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,097

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 11/5

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

13:25-21:05

1 stop35h 40m

$1,098

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 15/5

22:20-11:40

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

13:25-08:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,098

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 16/5

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

13:25-21:05

1 stop35h 40m

$1,098

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 14/5

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/5

13:25-08:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,098

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 13/5

10:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

13:25-08:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,098

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 13/5

22:20-11:40

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

13:25-08:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,098

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/5

22:20-11:40

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

13:25-08:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,098

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-15:35

1 stop15h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

09:00-12:20

1 stop31h 20m

$1,183

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Best time to book a flight from China to New Zealand

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to New Zealand (average of $638). Flying from China to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,163). 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 CN to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from China to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

When flying from China to New Zealand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from China to New Zealand delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between China and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to New Zealand flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to New Zealand flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from China to New Zealand, such as Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
1,126 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
7.2
Good
187 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
7.2
Good
136 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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

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

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

    Departing from China to New Zealand will take you 20h 10m. The distance between China and New Zealand is about 9362 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to New Zealand one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from China to New Zealand are Hainan Airlines ($416), Air China ($458), and China Southern ($468).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from China to New Zealand?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to New Zealand 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 China to New Zealand?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to New Zealand (average of $638). Flying from China to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,163). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$594Average$1,992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$639Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,000Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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