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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $333

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — PVG
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) to China (CN0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$716

One-way from

$333
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 29/5-1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 05m total
  • New Zealand to China
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • New Zealand to China

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Sat 25/122:40AKL - SZX
Nonstop11h 20mHainan Airlines
Sat 29/322:55SZX - AKL
1 stop15h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/1$698
Mon 3/312:00AKL - PEK
1 stop36h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sat 29/320:15PEK - AKL
1 stop17h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/1$771
Mon 17/322:00AKL - SZX
1 stop24h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 29/311:15SZX - AKL
2 stops27h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/1$816
Sun 2/322:45AKL - CAN
1 stop25h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 15/306:35CAN - AKL
3 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1$818
Wed 5/322:20AKL - SHE
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/314:00SHE - AKL
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$839
Mon 10/311:40AKL - CTU
2 stops33h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 30/309:15CTU - AKL
1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/1$839
Fri 12/921:25AKL - SHA
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Mon 13/1013:50SHA - AKL
1 stop20h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 19/1$843
Fri 12/921:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Tue 14/1021:55PVG - AKL
1 stop36h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 19/1$843
Mon 12/521:25AKL - CAN
Nonstop12h 00mChina Southern
Thu 22/500:35CAN - AKL
Nonstop11h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 19/1$860
Tue 6/519:30AKL - SHE
1 stop30h 30mAir China
Wed 21/509:05SHE - AKL
1 stop28h 25mAir China
Deal found 20/1$862
Mon 10/212:00AKL - CAN
1 stop27h 25mSichuan Airlines
Sat 22/216:40CAN - AKL
1 stop20h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/1$869
Wed 5/310:30CHC - PVG
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/321:10PVG - CHC
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$869

Find flights from New Zealand to China within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 20 January 2025.

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AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

21:00-05:00

Nonstop12h 00m

Shenzhen

Sun 1/6

02:45-17:50

Nonstop11h 05m

$716

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

12:00-19:00

1 stop36h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 29/3

20:15-19:05

1 stop17h 50m

$771

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/3

22:00-17:50

1 stop24h 50m

Shenzhen

Sat 29/3

11:15-19:30

2 stops27h 15m

$816

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/3

22:45-19:20

1 stop25h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/3

06:35-19:30

3 stops31h 55m

$818

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

11:40-00:25

2 stops41h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 29/3

14:35-16:45

1 stop21h 10m

$825

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

22:20-23:35

2 stops30h 15m

Shenyang

Wed 12/3

14:00-18:40

2 stops23h 40m

$839

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

21:25-05:25

Nonstop12h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 22/5

00:35-15:35

Nonstop11h 00m

$860

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

12:00-10:25

1 stop27h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 22/2

16:40-18:00

1 stop20h 20m

$869

ChristchurchShanghai

CHC - PVG

CHCPVG

Christchurch

Wed 5/3

10:30-10:30

2 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

21:10-07:45

2 stops29h 35m

$869

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/3

09:00-18:40

1 stop28h 40m

$873

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to China

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 20 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to China as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to China

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to China. 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 20 January 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 20 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to China, such as Air New Zealand, China Eastern and Air China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to China are Hainan Airlines ($333), Sichuan Airlines ($361), and Air China ($406).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from New Zealand to China

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 20 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$412Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$481Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$494Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$509Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$564Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$896Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$990Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$999Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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