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Cheap flights from New Zealand to China from $455

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — PVG
17 Apr — 24 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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$650

One-way from

$455

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,302

Good round-trip deal

$795 or less

Good one-way deal

$517 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • New Zealand to China
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 22/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • New Zealand to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($539 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 12 April 2025.

Wed 14/521:45AKL - CAN
1 stop25h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 24/520:55CAN - AKL
1 stop31h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$650
Sun 19/1022:25AKL - HGH
1 stop17h 50mChina Southern
Mon 27/1013:35HGH - AKL
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/4$712
Sun 11/521:45AKL - SZX
1 stop24h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 24/519:30SZX - AKL
1 stop33h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$776
Fri 23/520:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 12/608:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/4$795
Fri 23/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop26h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 12/616:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/4$795
Sat 1/1122:10AKL - CAN
Nonstop11h 50mChina Southern
Fri 7/1100:10CAN - AKL
Nonstop11h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4$800
Thu 23/1022:25AKL - PVG
2 stops48h 45mChina Southern
Sat 8/1118:00PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4$814
Wed 5/1122:00AKL - CAN
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:30CAN - AKL
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$838
Fri 23/521:00AKL - PEK
1 stop25h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 28/514:30PEK - AKL
1 stop21h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$850
Thu 5/620:50AKL - SZX
Nonstop12h 10mHainan Airlines
Wed 18/603:10SZX - AKL
Nonstop10h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/4$881
Mon 26/506:00AKL - SHA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/616:10SHA - AKL
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$909
Sun 18/520:45AKL - PEK
1 stop22h 05mHainan Airlines
Sun 25/521:30PEK - AKL
1 stop16h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/4$917

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 12 April 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

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/5

21:45-18:50

1 stop25h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 24/5

20:55-08:40

1 stop31h 45m

$650

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

21:45-18:10

1 stop24h 25m

Shenzhen

Sat 24/5

19:30-08:40

1 stop33h 10m

$776

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

$795

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

$795

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

21:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 28/5

14:30-15:45

1 stop21h 15m

$850

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

20:50-05:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Shenzhen

Wed 18/6

03:10-18:05

Nonstop10h 55m

$881

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/5

06:00-22:40

2 stops20h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/6

16:10-19:35

2 stops23h 25m

$909

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

20:45-14:50

1 stop22h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sun 25/5

21:30-18:05

1 stop16h 35m

$917

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

15:55-08:55

2 stops21h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 10/5

22:20-11:40

1 stop33h 20m

$921

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/6

15:55-14:40

2 stops26h 45m

Hangzhou

Wed 25/6

19:35-19:35

2 stops20h 00m

$928

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 12 April 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 12 April 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 12 April 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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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 Cathay Pacific ($455), China Southern ($491), and China Eastern ($491).

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

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

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Top 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to China

Discover the top 7 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 12 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$397Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$448Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$454Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$472Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$545Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$798Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$947Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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