About Flights to China
Summary info about China flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $622 |
|---|---|
Best Return Price | $1,242 |
Fastest flight time | 11h 35m |
Operated By | 5 airlines |
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
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.
Flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is typically the best way to visit People's Square, since it is the closest airport to the area.
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 $224, $285, and $292 respectively.
Flight times from New Zealand to China vary, but if you’re flying out of Auckland Intl and flying into Guangzhou Baiyun (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 11h 35m on average. Another popular route from New Zealand to China is flying from Christchurch to Guangzhou Baiyun, which will take roughly . Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.
If you’re unsure where to fly to in China, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Guangzhou Baiyun airport, which services Guangzhou and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 55% of momondo travellers booking flights to China chose to fly into Guangzhou Baiyun.
On average, a flight to China will cost $2,502 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to China for as low as $557, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for $557, but manage to find one for $2,443 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
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
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
Recent flights found to popular cities in China
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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 | Shanghai | 12h 06m | $1,279 |
| Auckland | Hefei | 18h 15m | $1,776 |
| Auckland | Tianjin | 17h 30m | $1,778 |
| Auckland | Chongqing | 18h 00m | $2,012 |
| Hamilton | Shanghai | 23h 15m | $2,017 |
| Wellington | Guangzhou | 14h 10m | $2,104 |
| Blenheim | Guangzhou | 30h 45m | $2,131 |
| Hamilton | Beijing | 44h 50m | $2,164 |
| Hamilton | Shenzhen | 32h 40m | $2,470 |
| Auckland | Hangzhou | 22h 25m | $2,488 |
| Auckland | Zhuhai | 20h 25m | $2,491 |
| Auckland | Kunming | 23h 46m | $2,496 |
| Christchurch | Shanghai | 38h 55m | $2,572 |
| Dunedin | Shanghai | 47h 30m | $2,640 |
| Wellington | Zhengzhou | 23h 25m | $2,640 |
| Auckland | Guangzhou | 11h 35m | $2,675 |
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Why use momondo?
To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to China.
Flights to China with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
momondo helps you find the best flight to China by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.
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