How long is the flight from China to New Zealand?

Departing from China to New Zealand will take you 16h 15m. The distance between China and New Zealand is about 9196 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 ($427), Air China ($469), and Sichuan Airlines ($571).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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.

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Cheapest in	December
Average price	$2,038
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Good one-way deal	$1,060 or less

Cathay Pacific
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BeijingAuckland

PEK Beijing Capital - AKL Auckland Intl

PEKAKL

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/11

12:00-13:25

1 stop20h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$767

BeijingAuckland

PEK Beijing Capital - AKL Auckland Intl

PEKAKL

Beijing Capital

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18:35-13:25

1 stop37h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$767

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AKL Auckland Intl

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/11

17:40-17:00

1 stop18h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$789

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - AKL Auckland Intl

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 14/12

19:45-17:35

1 stop16h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

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$812

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AKL Auckland Intl

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

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08:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

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Chengdu Tianfu Intl

Mon 21/12

08:30-17:35

1 stop28h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

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$824

BeijingAuckland

PEK Beijing Capital - AKL Auckland Intl

PEKAKL

Beijing Capital

Thu 26/11

13:55-18:40

2 stops23h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$826

BeijingAuckland

PEK Beijing Capital - AKL Auckland Intl

PEKAKL

Beijing Capital

Wed 16/12

15:40-19:00

1 stop22h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$838

ShenzhenAuckland

SZX Shenzhen - AKL Auckland Intl

SZXAKL

Shenzhen

Fri 18/12

21:15-18:40

2 stops40h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$838

BeijingAuckland

PEK Beijing Capital - AKL Auckland Intl

PEKAKL

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/11

22:05-18:40

1 stop39h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$840

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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 $1,255). Flying from China to New Zealand in February is currently the most expensive (average of $2,384). 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?

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 15% of weekly flights between China and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

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

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

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

Friday 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 New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from China to New Zealand, such as Sichuan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andAir China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Sichuan Airlines

7.8

Good

35 reviews

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1 / 1

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Sichuan Airlines

7.8

Good

35 reviews

Sichuan Airlines

7.8

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35 reviews

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1 / 1

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,507 reviews

Sichuan Airlines

7.8

Good

35 reviews

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1 / 1

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

Sichuan Airlines

7.8

Good

35 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

China Southern

7.4

Good

174 reviews

Sichuan Airlines

7.8

Good

35 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

China Eastern

7.3

Good

244 reviews

Sichuan Airlines

7.8

Good

35 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

TFU - FCO

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from China to New Zealand?
Departing from China to New Zealand will take you 16h 15m. The distance between China and New Zealand is about 9196 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 ($427), Air China ($469), and Sichuan Airlines ($571).
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 $1,255). Flying from China to New Zealand in February is currently the most expensive (average of $2,384). 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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Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$985	Average$1,741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,216	Average$1,669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,384	Average$1,687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,606	Average$2,893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$1,840	Average$1,920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights

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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 5 October 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 15% of weekly flights between China and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

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

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

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

Friday 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 New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from China to New Zealand, such as Sichuan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andAir China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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