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Cheap Flights to China

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$1,032
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$1,145
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$1,193
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$1,047
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$1,047
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,711
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$1,032
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$1,083
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$1,047
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$911
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$1,638
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$1,279
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$1,230
Haikou
Haikou2 stops$1,665
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,513
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$1,032
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$1,145
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$1,193
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$1,047
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$1,047
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,711
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$1,032
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$1,083
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$1,047
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$911
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$1,638
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$1,279
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$1,230
Haikou
Haikou2 stops$1,665
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,513

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.
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Recent return flight deals to China

Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:50 - 11:55AKL-SHE
19h 05m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
13:50 - 18:40SHE-AKL
23h 50m2 stops
$911Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:50 - 13:45AKL-SHE
20h 55m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
13:50 - 18:40SHE-AKL
23h 50m2 stops
$913Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 2 May
Air China Logo
20:30 - 10:25AKL-CAN
18h 55m1 stop
Air China Logo
18:40 - 17:30CAN-AKL
18h 50m1 stop
$1,032Air China
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Mon, 12 Jan - Fri, 20 Feb
Air China Logo
20:30 - 09:55AKL-CTU
18h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
17:00 - 17:25CTU-AKL
19h 25m1 stop
$1,032Air China
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Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
China Eastern Logo
22:45 - 16:15AKL-CTU
22h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:40 - 19:30CTU-AKL
26h 50m2 stops
$1,037China Eastern
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Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:25 - 08:55AKL-CAN
23h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 - 11:40CAN-AKL
21h 30m1 stop
$1,044Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 2 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:15 - 02:20AKL-CAN
23h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 - 11:40CAN-AKL
21h 30m1 stop
$1,072Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 00:15AKL-CKG
31h 15m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
19:15 - 19:30CKG-AKL
43h 15m3 stops
$1,083China Eastern
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Sat, 21 Mar - Fri, 12 Jun
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 05:00AKL-CAN
11h 50mdirect
China Southern Logo
00:35 - 15:35CAN-AKL
11h 00mdirect
$1,148China Southern
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Tue, 17 Mar - Fri, 1 May
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 05:00AKL-CAN
11h 50mdirect
China Southern Logo
00:35 - 15:35CAN-AKL
11h 00mdirect
$1,152China Southern
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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 Chengdu, at $840 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 $1,003.

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 March, when tickets cost $566 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,557 and $1,175 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 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 Shenzhen Airport (SZX), with an average flight price of $611.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$504
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (52% 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 $1,453. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $1,622 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $1,084 on average. Morning departures are around 79% more expensive than evening flights, 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 $2,073.

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 Auckland $1,791, from Christchurch $2,332
  • 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.
8.1
Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 52 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.8Crew
8.2Food
7.5Entertainment
8.4Boarding
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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.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2025CKG - SEA
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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.

First time tying out business class with this airline, hat a disappointment, never returning. We didn’t get the meal as requested from Singapore to HKG flight. While meals served connecting flight, crew takes meal order based off passenger membership status by giving the. Priority selection of meals. It was a battle, plain disappointment, not worth the hype, price, class as categorized/ advertised

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

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

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

Overall pretty good experience. It would be nice to have caught the attendants even they were flying down the aisle with snacks, and if they could cater to multiple dietary restrictions (bland and no lactose. The customer service chat is a bad experience), but otherwise no complaints.

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

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 flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

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.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

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