Cheap flights from China to New Zealand from $516

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — AKL
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
1 adult

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 23 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,013

One-way from

$516

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,479

Good round-trip deal

$1,445 or less

Good one-way deal

$845 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/12-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • China to New Zealand
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • China to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($327 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to New Zealand.

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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 23 August 2025.

Sun 31/820:30PEK - AKL
1 stop17h 35mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/920:50AKL - PEK
1 stop30h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 22/8$968
Thu 18/1209:50SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Tue 13/122:10AKL - SHA
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 22/8$1,013
Tue 16/1206:55PVG - AKL
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Fri 16/122:10AKL - PVG
1 stop20h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 22/8$1,013
Mon 15/1220:05SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 10mChina Southern
Fri 16/110:00AKL - SHA
1 stop15h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 23/8$1,015
Thu 18/1206:55PVG - AKL
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Tue 13/122:10AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 22/8$1,040
Mon 15/1206:55PVG - AKL
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Fri 16/110:00AKL - PVG
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 23/8$1,044
Sun 31/807:25PEK - AKL
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 2/913:25AKL - PEK
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/8$1,061
Sun 31/815:30PEK - AKL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/913:25AKL - PEK
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8$1,063
Tue 16/1209:50SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Fri 16/110:00AKL - SHA
1 stop15h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 22/8$1,080
Sat 13/1222:50PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Fri 16/122:10AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 22/8$1,080
Sat 13/1222:50PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Sat 17/110:00AKL - PVG
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 23/8$1,081
Wed 19/1120:05SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 10mChina Southern
Wed 14/122:10AKL - SHA
1 stop20h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 22/8$1,095

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

09:50-06:30

1 stop15h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/1

22:10-15:15

1 stop22h 05m

$1,013

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/12

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

22:10-13:10

1 stop20h 00m

$1,013

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

20:05-16:15

1 stop15h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

10:00-20:20

1 stop15h 20m

$1,015

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/12

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/1

22:10-11:25

1 stop18h 15m

$1,040

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/12

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

10:00-21:35

1 stop16h 35m

$1,044

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/12

09:50-06:30

1 stop15h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

10:00-20:20

1 stop15h 20m

$1,080

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/12

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

22:10-13:10

1 stop20h 00m

$1,080

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/12

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

10:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

$1,080

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/12

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

22:10-11:25

1 stop18h 15m

$1,080

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/12

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

10:00-21:35

1 stop16h 35m

$1,080

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Best time to book a flight from China to New Zealand

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from China to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 23 August 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from China to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from China to New Zealand. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 August 2025.

The most flights from CN0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 23 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from China to New Zealand, such as Hainan Airlines, Air New Zealand, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

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.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

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

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

    Departing from China to New Zealand will take you 15h 40m. The distance between China and New Zealand is about 9395 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 ($516), China Eastern ($598), and Air China ($751).

  • 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?

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from China to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 6 airlines flying from China to New Zealand

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$339Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$630Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$639Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search China Southern flights
Cathay PacificCheapest$991Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,426Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,479Average$1,857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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