Cheapest flights to cities in China
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Useful information for your flight to China
Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to China
What are the most popular cities to visit in China?
China is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (641%) visit Shanghai more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in China include Beijing and Guangzhou.
What is the cheapest flight to China?
If you are looking to fly to China for less, look to airlines like Cathay Dragon, Scoot, and Hong Kong Airlines, with prices starting at $205, $260, and $267 respectively.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to China?
Flight times from New Zealand to China vary, but if you’re flying out of Auckland Intl and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 12h 45m on average. Another popular route from New Zealand to China is flying from Christchurch to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, which will take roughly 23h 55m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.
What is the most popular airport in China to fly to?
If you’re unsure where to fly to in China, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport, which services Shanghai and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 36% of momondo travellers booking flights to China chose to fly into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.
How much are flights to China?
On average, a flight to China will cost $1,364 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to China for as low as $431, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for $431, but manage to find one for $1,307 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.
Popular cities and sights
Looking to visit China? Check out these cities and spend time seeing some of the most popular sights in the country
Shanghai
Shanghai
First National Congress of the CCP
Jin Mao Tower
Paramount
Westgate Mall
French Concession
Beijing
Beijing
Forbidden City
Tiananmen
Temple of Heaven
Zhongnanhai
China World Trade Center
Guangzhou
Guangdong
The Western Han Museum of the Nanyue King Mausoleum
Guangzhou Museum of Art
Five Rams Statue
Guangzhou Opera House
Tianhe Stadium
Chengdu
Sichuan
Sichuan Museum of Science and Technology
Renmin Park
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Temple of Marquis
Yong Ling
Shenyang
Liaoning
Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum
Shenyang Olympic Stadium
Mukden Palace
Shenyang Xinle Ruins Museum
Liaoning Provincial Museum
Tianjin
Tianjin
Former Residence of Liang Qichao
Tianjin Eye
Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall
Drum Tower
Wanghailou Church
Xi'an
Shaanxi
Xi'an City Walls
Bell Tower
Xi'an Qujiang Haiyang World
Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Da Ci'en Temple
Wuhan
Hubei
Zhongshan Park
Yellow Crane Tower
Wuhan Sports Center Stadium
Wuhan International Convention & Exhibition Center
Hubei Provincial Museum
Shenzhen
Guangdong
Shenzhen Art Museum
Shenzhen Stadium
Shun Hing Square
People's Park
Nanjing
Jiangsu
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
Nanjing Museum
Purple Mountain Observatory
Presidential Palace
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
Fuzhou
Fujian
Wuyi Square
Xihu Park
Xiamen
Fujian
Xiamen International Convention and Exhibition Center
Nanputuo Temple
Zhong Lun Park
Xianyue Park
Hulishan Cannon Fort
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Cheapest flight routes to China
These routes have the cheapest flights to China found by momondo users in New Zealand
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Guangzhou | 20h 05m | $1,574 |
| Dunedin | Shanghai | 18h 05m | $1,607 |
| Auckland | Hefei | 18h 15m | $1,623 |
| Hamilton | Shanghai | 23h 15m | $1,843 |
| Blenheim | Guangzhou | 30h 45m | $1,948 |
| Hamilton | Beijing | 44h 50m | $1,977 |
| Auckland | Hangzhou | 22h 55m | $2,109 |
| Auckland | Zhuhai | 25h 30m | $2,180 |
| Hamilton | Shenzhen | 32h 40m | $2,258 |
| Auckland | Kunming | 23h 46m | $2,281 |
| Auckland | Harbin | 38h 45m | $2,333 |
| Christchurch | Shanghai | 23h 55m | $2,548 |
| Tauranga | Beijing | 29h 15m | $2,628 |
| Hamilton | Guangzhou | 32h 45m | $2,681 |
| Auckland | Fuzhou | 37h 35m | $2,721 |
| Auckland | Nanchang | 26h 05m | $2,751 |
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