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Flights to China in 2024

Find the latest flights to China in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 142,738 searches and data was last updated on 24 November 2024.

Return from

$616

One-way from

$295

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$899
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 17/2-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 15m total
  • Auckland to China
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Tue 26/1122:00AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 55mHainan Airlines
Mon 2/1209:00PVG - AKL
1 stop29h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 23/11$1,060
Mon 25/1111:40AKL - CAN
2 stops32h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 3/1211:35CAN - AKL
2 stops26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11$1,142
Fri 29/1122:00AKL - CTU
1 stop32h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 10/1209:15CTU - AKL
2 stops29h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11$1,161
Tue 26/1120:30AKL - CTU
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Sun 8/1221:00CTU - AKL
1 stop16h 35mAir China
Deal found 24/11$1,218
Tue 26/1120:30AKL - PVG
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1211:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$1,242
Thu 28/1120:30AKL - CAN
1 stop33h 15mAir China
Thu 5/1211:40CAN - AKL
1 stop25h 55mAir China
Deal found 22/11$1,245

Find flights to China within your budget

Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 142,738 searches and data was last updated on 24 November 2024.

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AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

11:40-12:25

2 stops29h 45m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 28/3

22:30-19:30

2 stops40h 00m

$527

AucklandKunming

AKL - KMG

AKLKMG

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

20:30-18:05

1 stop26h 35m

Kunming Changshui

Fri 28/3

15:45-18:35

1 stop21h 50m

$550

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/2

20:30-19:25

1 stop27h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 28/2

11:40-18:35

1 stop25h 55m

$575

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

22:40-21:15

1 stop27h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 13/3

08:00-18:40

1 stop29h 40m

$586

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/3

11:40-10:20

2 stops27h 40m

Chengdu

Fri 21/3

17:30-16:35

1 stop18h 05m

$587

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/3

22:10-11:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/4

13:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

$616

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/2

12:00-11:45

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/3

21:10-18:40

1 stop16h 30m

$616

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

22:10-13:10

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/3

22:50-16:15

1 stop36h 25m

$622

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

21:25-15:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chengdu

Wed 4/6

13:00-15:35

1 stop22h 35m

$649

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

20:30-05:00

Nonstop13h 30m

Beijing Capital

Thu 20/3

01:15-18:35

Nonstop12h 20m

$651

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Best time to book a flight to China

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Travel insights for flights to China

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

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Auckland to China takes 20 hours 0 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to China. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to China

The most flights from Auckland to China are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to China are Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines and China Southern.

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 mm 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 24 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific to China have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
1,019 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.4
Very Good
1,019 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,019 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.3
Very Good
473 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,019 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.3
Very Good
776 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,019 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.1
Very Good
1,335 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,019 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.1
Very Good
525 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,019 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

Popular flight destinations in China include Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenyang and Fuzhou.

China climate

China’s vast size and different landscapes mean that the climate varies from region to region. The country lies mostly in the northern temperate zone, influenced by monsoons. Between September and April, monsoons blow cold (but dry) down from Siberia and the Mongolia Plateau. During the summer months, monsoons blow in from the ocean bringing warm and wet weather.Beijing has four, distinct seasons – a long, hot summer, a cold winter and a short spring (with lots of rain) and autumn. July is the hottest month and January is the coldest.Shanghai has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate. Within the four, distinct seasons, July and August are the hottest months and January/February the coldest.Hong Kong enjoys good weather year-round, the average is 23 degrees.Harbin, home to the Ice and Snow Festival, has long, cold winters and short, cool, summers. Temperatures range between -14 degrees in the winter and 20 degrees in summer.Hainan Island has a tropical climate and temperatures hover between 23 and 26 degrees.

Getting around China

Lots of travellers taking cheap flights to China will be on package tours – and perhaps visit the most-popular destinations as part of a group (a cruise along the Yangtze River or to see the Terracotta Army in Xi’an for example), but if you are doing a bit of independent travel, there are lots of domestic airlines offering flights, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. Train travel is amazing in China. They’re clean, very punctual, comfortable, cheap and very, very fast. Bus travel is via comfortable coach.

In the cities, there are clean, fast, punctual and reasonably priced public transport networks.

Renting a car is not necessary in China, unless you are planning on travelling around the country. Taxis are cheap, but ensure that you have your destination written down. Most hotels will have taxi cards that you can take with you for the journey back to your accommodation.

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • Tipping is not common in China. 
  • Travellers started going to Yangshuo to escape the number of tourists in Guilin. It’s about a 90-minute journey from Guilin. Yangshuo has become a “foreigners'” town. It’s popular with backpackers and foreign workers living in China who want to enjoy the green-cloaked karst peaks. 
  • Once upon a time, Guangzhou was the only Chinese city that foreigners were allowed to trade in. Today, it is the economic centre of the Pearl River Delta. It’s modern, but Guangzhou boasts more than 150 historical sites including the Guangzhou Bowuguan, Six Banyan Temple, Nanyue King Mausoleum, Chen family temple, and Shamian Island. The city is also famous for local opera, embroidery and food. 
  • Songtangzhai Folk Carving Museum in Beijing is a hidden gem. The fascinating museum was set up Li Songtang’s family to spread knowledge of traditional Chinese architectural art. It’s on East Liulichang Road. 
  • Climb the bridge over the Nanpu River in Shanghai. There are 360 steps to the observatory at the top. From there, gaze out over the city, to the Expo site, Pearl Tower, Financial Centre, People’s Square, and skyscrapers, skyscrapers, skyscrapers. 
  • The Terracotta Army is one of the most popular attractions in China, but if you feel it’s overexposed, go east and view Han Yangling. This tomb is where Jing Di rests. He ruled in the second century BC, a benevolent leader, the opposite, by all accounts to Qin Shihuangdi. The tomb with its adjoining museum is beautiful, still and calm and stuffed full of 1700 relics that have been discovered over the past 30 years.
  • When is the best time to fly to China?

    Deciding on the best time to take cheap flights to China depends on where you want to go and what you want to do. If you are going north, time your trip for spring or autumn. For the centre of the country (Yangtze River Valley for example), the spring and autumn months offer the best weather. This holds true for the south of China too. Bear in mind that during public holidays, most of China is on the move. The major holidays are National Day (October 1), Chinese New Year (late January/mid-February), Labour Day (May 1), Dragon Boat Festival (May/June) and Mid-Autumn Day (September/October). During these holidays, flights, trains and buses will be packed and accommodation booked up. Peak Season: May, September and October are high season months.  Off Season:  The winter months are of season (late November – February)  Shoulder Season: March/April and June/August are shoulder season months.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Sichuan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Dehong Mangshi is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Dehong Mangshi typically cost $53, while return flights cost around $298.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around $194, however they can be found for as little as $190.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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