Cheap Flights to China

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  • China Eastern Airlines

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Cheapest Flights to China

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hainan Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 31 May
AKL
Auckland
PVG
Shanghai
NZ$798 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$798
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Auckland to Shanghai, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at NZ$798 found 3 days ago
Hainan Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Sat, 6 June
AKL
Auckland
CAN
Guangzhou
NZ$813 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$813
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 29 May from Auckland to Guangzhou, returning Sat, 6 June, priced at NZ$813 found 1 day ago
Hainan Airlines
Sun, 31 May - Sat, 6 June
AKL
Auckland
CAN
Guangzhou
NZ$813 Return, found 15 hours ago
NZ$813
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Sun, 31 May from Auckland to Guangzhou, returning Sat, 6 June, priced at NZ$813 found 15 hours ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
AKL
Auckland
SHA
Shanghai
NZ$818 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$818
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 21 May from Auckland to Shanghai, returning Mon, 25 May, priced at NZ$818 found 1 day ago
Hainan Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Tue, 2 June
AKL
Auckland
XMN
Xiamen
NZ$818 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$818
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 15 May from Auckland to Xiamen, returning Tue, 2 June, priced at NZ$818 found 6 days ago
Hainan Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Sat, 6 June
AKL
Auckland
WUH
Wuhan
NZ$818 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$818
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 29 May from Auckland to Wuhan, returning Sat, 6 June, priced at NZ$818 found 2 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 June
AKL
Auckland
PKX
Beijing
NZ$818 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$818
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Tue, 26 May from Auckland to Beijing, returning Tue, 2 June, priced at NZ$818 found 17 hours ago
China Eastern Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
AKL
Auckland
WUH
Wuhan
NZ$843 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$843
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Auckland to Wuhan, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at NZ$843 found 17 hours ago
Air China
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
AKL
Auckland
SZX
Shenzhen
NZ$858 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$858
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air China flight, departing Thu, 21 May from Auckland to Shenzhen, returning Mon, 25 May, priced at NZ$858 found 1 day ago
Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
AKL
Auckland
PEK
Beijing
NZ$918 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$918
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Auckland to Beijing, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at NZ$918 found 1 day ago

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These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hainan Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 31 May
AKL
Auckland
PVG
Shanghai
NZ$798 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$798
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Auckland to Shanghai, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at NZ$798 found 3 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to China that have flexible change policies?
When it comes to travelling these days, flexibility is important. That's why we have a "No change fee" filter to help you find flexible, low-priced flights to China. It's near the top left of your screen directly below the "Flexible change policies" heading.
Which airlines fly to China?
When you're ready to lock in your ticket to or near China, these popular airlines look forward to welcoming you on board:

  • United Airlines - 17 flights to or near China each month, including 17 flights to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 17 flights to or near China each month, including 17 flights to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) per month.
  • American Airlines - 13 flights to or near China each month, including 13 flights to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to China?
In the last seven days, NZ$798 was the best price for a flight to China. If you'd love to save even more, book ahead of time and be flexible with your dates. Search for your trip to China, then compare prices for nearby days by clicking on the "flexible dates" link above.
How much is a flight to China?
The cost of a round-trip airfare to China in the last seven days ranged between NZ$798 and NZ$918. If you were flying one way from Auckland (AKL), you could have nabbed a cheap seat from just NZ$445.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in China?
Deciding on an airport comes down to factors including your airline, budget and where you plan to explore. These are your two options in China:

  • Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) - 60 flights per month.
  • Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) - 4 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?
If you'd prefer to spend your cash on having fun in China rather than on flying there, take off early in the week. The cheapest day to fly is generally Tuesday, with Monday coming in second. With many folks travelling over the weekend, Saturday typically has the most expensive airfares.
How much is a plane ticket to China?
In the last seven days, flights to China ranged between NZ$798 and NZ$918. Prices generally depend on the departure time, seating class, airline and when you make your booking.
What is the best time to go to China?
Shanghai, China's most well-known city, is a wonderful place to check out at anytime. Not into cooler weather? Then venture here from June 20 onward during the summer months, when temperatures range from 24ºC to 29ºC. August, September and October is when Shanghai is at its busiest.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to China?
February is the ideal month to land bargain flights to China. Bear in mind that the most expensive time to make a purchase in the U.S. Isn't during the height of summer, but in December.

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Qantas Airways, Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines
Roundtrip price
from NZ$798
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