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Cheap Flights to China

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$883
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$975
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$832
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$996
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$729
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,798
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$847
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$883
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$847
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$766
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$1,131
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$996
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$940
Haikou
Haikou2 stops$2,019
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,475
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$883
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$975
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$832
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$996
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$729
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,798
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$847
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$883
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$847
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$766
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$1,131
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$996
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$940
Haikou
Haikou2 stops$2,019
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,475

Book Cheap China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to China that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to China

Sun, 15 Feb - Sat, 28 Mar
China Eastern Logo
22:45 - 18:25
AKL
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SZX
24h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:05 - 16:45
SZX
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AKL
22h 40m
1 stop
$729China Eastern
Sat, 23 May - Fri, 19 Jun
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 12:55
AKL
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SHE
31h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:10 - 06:30
SHE
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AKL
18h 20m
1 stop
$766China Southern
Sat, 23 May - Fri, 19 Jun
China Eastern Logo
10:40 - 09:40
AKL
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SHE
27h 00m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
11:05 - 08:40
SHE
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AKL
17h 35m
1 stop
$784China Eastern
Wed, 27 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:30 - 11:45
AKL
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PEK
19h 15m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:00 - 17:50
PEK
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AKL
21h 50m
1 stop
$832Hainan Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 24 May
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 19:45
AKL
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PEK
27h 00m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
15:30 - 17:35
PEK
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AKL
22h 05m
1 stop
$834Hainan Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 18 Jun
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 00:55
AKL
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SHE
19h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:30 - 06:30
SHE
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AKL
39h 00m
1 stop
$834China Southern
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 9 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:25 - 12:05
AKL
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SHA
26h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 11:50
SHA
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AKL
15h 00m
1 stop
$948Cathay Pacific
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 9 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:25 - 23:55
AKL
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PVG
38h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 11:50
PVG
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AKL
18h 30m
1 stop
$948Cathay Pacific
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Air China Logo
19:30 - 23:25
AKL
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SZX
31h 55m
1 stop
Air China Logo
21:00 - 16:30
SZX
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AKL
39h 30m
1 stop
$1,013Air China
Sat, 2 May - Fri, 22 May
Air China Logo
19:30 - 11:55
AKL
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CTU
20h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
15:00 - 16:30
CTU
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AKL
21h 30m
1 stop
$1,108Air China
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to China

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to China?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to China from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was to Beijing Capital Airport, at $780 return. The most popular route is Auckland (AKL) to Guangzhou (CAN) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $826.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Zealand to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Zealand to China is October, when tickets cost $814 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,584 and $1,425 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to China?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from New Zealand to China, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in China?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in China is Chengdu Tianfu Intl Airport (TFU), with an average flight price of $361.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$455
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (47% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

FAQs - booking China flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand to China?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Zealand to China.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Zealand to China?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Zealand to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Zealand to China?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New Zealand to China with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Zealand to China?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New Zealand to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,443. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $1,630 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally at night, when retur flights cost $1,507 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,842.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to China

  • Looking for cheap airfare to China? 25% of our users found return tickets to China for the following prices or less: From Christchurch $1,340, from Auckland $1,597
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest China flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 62 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.3Food
8.1Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.9Crew
Airline reviews

My first time flying Hainan Airlines. Boarding process was easy and quick. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was a simple, hot meal which we don’t see much any more on short flights in the US. Only water, coffee or tea to drink but it was only a two hour flight. Overall pleasing experience.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KWL - XIY
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My first time flying Hainan Airlines. Boarding process was easy and quick. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was a simple, hot meal which we don’t see much any more on short flights in the US. Only water, coffee or tea to drink but it was only a two hour flight. Overall pleasing experience.

The absolute worst experience I’ve ever had flying. I am a regular flyer and was transferring from Seoul to Beijing to the USA. I was told the companies were partnered so no need to pick up my baggage, I got through eventually after a terribly confusing airport and unhelpful staff, had issues with the check in counter where they didn’t understand my baggage tag from the previous airline and that my bag needed transferring (which as a company partnership they should have communication like this) and then I got through extremely stressful security with multiple stops and the plane was poor quality (same exact quality as my 1.5 hour flight there) for a 16 hour flight with poor food quality, slow trash service, and less than 15 movies total for flight options I was absolutely over it. My only good thing was I was lucky enough to be sitting by myself in a row

Great although I believe they are able to redistuibute the passangers in a more comfortable way if the flight is not full dor such long flights. Unless the seats are paid for, of coruse.

Good flight, on time. The aircraft was old and the seats lost their shapes. Food was just acceptable.

Two hours delayed departure ! Lost one of our luggage! Two days later found the luggage, again waiting for more than two hours to get the lost luggage because locked at other airline office.

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Given the Business class airfare, the food variety and quality both were substandard. The crew was not interested to serve other choices and work hard to provide alternatives. Very disappointing food service.

Food , drink experience were great with Cathay. Crew service was excellent. Clean toilet and full snack bars always, pilot took of 26minutes later when boarding at Hong Kong with extra US customs check at gate 9 for US flight, but he managed to arrive only 2 minutes later from flight tracker. Smooth flight .

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

The flight was just ok, but the vendor made it exceptio ally bard to manage my own reservation and would not give me access. The blocked all of the one time pins to come to their email address which caused me.to go through them eceryrime to get seats see rhe reservation and even get wheelchair access for my sick 71 year old uncle. They only xommunicates via a bot which gave me incorrect info. I thought this was Kayak and not underprivileged. They ruined his trip, did not get him aisle seats and made it impossible to purchase extra leg room. It was a horrible experience. He was taken to hospital on arrival only to find he had blood clots and pnemonia while trying to navigate the airport. This vendor is very irresponsible and the airline could not access his info.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

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