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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $446

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — PVG
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to China flight deals. Data was last updated 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$590

One-way from

$446

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$805

Good round-trip deal

$562 or less

Good one-way deal

$377 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/5-6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • New Zealand to China
4/8
  • 4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 05m total
  • New Zealand to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($620 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($134 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 21 March 2025.

Fri 16/510:40AKL - SHE
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 6/618:30SHE - AKL
1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/3$590
Fri 23/510:40AKL - CAN
1 stop27h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 8/607:50CAN - AKL
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/3$630
Tue 27/521:00AKL - PEK
1 stop17h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 10/614:00PEK - AKL
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/3$697
Fri 23/520:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 12/608:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/3$710
Fri 23/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 35mHainan Airlines
Thu 12/616:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/3$710
Thu 15/520:50AKL - SZX
Nonstop12h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 22/507:30SZX - AKL
2 stops30h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/3$711
Sun 6/721:25AKL - SHE
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Wed 3/913:00SHE - AKL
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 21/3$717
Wed 5/1122:10AKL - CAN
Nonstop11h 50mChina Southern
Wed 19/1100:10CAN - AKL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 20/3$736
Sun 18/520:45AKL - CAN
1 stop16h 20mHainan Airlines
Sat 24/520:25CAN - AKL
1 stop17h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/3$737
Wed 10/921:25AKL - SHA
1 stop19h 55mChina Southern
Fri 24/1014:50SHA - AKL
1 stop20h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 19/3$744
Wed 10/921:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Fri 24/1018:20PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/3$744
Thu 29/520:50AKL - PEK
1 stop17h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 7/619:00PEK - AKL
1 stop19h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/3$774

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

China

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

10:40-09:40

2 stops27h 00m

Shenyang

Fri 6/6

18:30-15:45

1 stop17h 15m

$590

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

10:40-10:05

1 stop27h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 8/6

07:50-08:40

1 stop20h 50m

$630

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/5

21:00-10:25

1 stop17h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/6

14:00-15:45

1 stop21h 45m

$697

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

20:45-22:55

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/6

08:30-18:10

1 stop29h 40m

$710

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

20:45-19:05

1 stop26h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/6

20:15-18:10

1 stop17h 55m

$710

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

20:50-05:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Shenzhen

Thu 22/5

07:30-18:10

2 stops30h 40m

$711

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/7

21:25-20:55

1 stop27h 30m

Shenyang

Wed 3/9

13:00-15:35

1 stop22h 35m

$717

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

20:45-09:05

1 stop16h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 24/5

20:25-18:10

1 stop17h 45m

$737

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

20:50-10:15

1 stop17h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sat 7/6

19:00-18:10

1 stop19h 10m

$774

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

20:45-09:55

1 stop17h 10m

Fuzhou

Sat 21/6

10:50-18:10

1 stop27h 20m

$796

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/3

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to China

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

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 21 March 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 21 March 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 21 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and China Airlines. 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.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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 ($463), Cathay Pacific ($470), and China Eastern ($489).

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

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

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Top 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$400Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$456Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$477Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$498Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$549Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$801Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$953Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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