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Cheap flights from China to New Zealand from $492

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — AKL
4 Jul — 11 Jul1
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 29 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$890

One-way from

$492

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,179

Good round-trip deal

$1,269 or less

Good one-way deal

$703 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 21/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • China to New Zealand
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • China to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($676 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($121 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 29 June 2025.

Thu 21/809:00PEK - AKL
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 4/920:50AKL - PEK
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/6$890
Mon 15/1222:50PVG - AKL
1 stop36h 25mChina Southern
Fri 16/110:00AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 29/6$946
Mon 15/1211:50SHA - AKL
1 stop23h 25mChina Southern
Fri 16/122:10AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 27/6$953
Fri 22/806:45PVG - AKL
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 4/920:50AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/6$986
Thu 7/808:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Wed 27/820:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/6$1,047
Thu 21/802:00PVG - AKL
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/920:40AKL - PVG
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6$1,123
Thu 23/1007:40CAN - AKL
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1014:55AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,134
Thu 21/808:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/813:25AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,152
Thu 21/816:00PEK - AKL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/906:00AKL - PEK
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,166
Wed 10/908:35PVG - AKL
1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/913:25AKL - PVG
1 stop36h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/6$1,199
Sat 29/1118:35PEK - AKL
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 27/314:55AKL - PEK
1 stop26h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/6$1,218
Fri 22/820:25SHA - AKL
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Thu 4/919:30AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 20mAir China
Deal found 27/6$1,225

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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 29 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to New Zealand that are best for you.

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China

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New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

BeijingAuckland

PEK - AKL

PEKAKL

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/8

09:00-18:10

1 stop29h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

20:50-20:15

1 stop27h 25m

$890

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/12

22:50-16:15

1 stop36h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

10:00-11:25

1 stop30h 25m

$946

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

11:50-16:15

1 stop23h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

22:10-09:15

1 stop16h 05m

$953

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/8

06:45-18:05

1 stop31h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

20:50-11:45

1 stop18h 55m

$986

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/8

08:30-18:10

1 stop29h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/8

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 20m

$1,047

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/8

02:00-04:45

2 stops22h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

20:40-00:20

2 stops31h 40m

$1,123

GuangzhouAuckland

CAN - AKL

CANAKL

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 23/10

07:40-19:05

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

14:55-08:55

1 stop23h 00m

$1,134

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/8

08:30-18:10

1 stop29h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/8

13:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,152

BeijingAuckland

PEK - AKL

PEKAKL

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/8

16:00-18:10

1 stop22h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

06:00-22:25

2 stops20h 25m

$1,166

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/9

12:20-11:40

1 stop19h 20m

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/9

13:25-23:55

1 stop38h 30m

$1,199

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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, May 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 29 June 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.

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Cathay Pacific ($492), Hainan Airlines ($566), and China Southern ($650).

  • 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, May 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from China to New Zealand. 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 29 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$326Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$607Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$616Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$954Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,374Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,425Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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