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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $500

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Sun 7/1222:00AKL - PEK
1 stop26h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sat 13/1208:30PEK - AKL
1 stop29h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,323
Tue 30/1220:30AKL - NKG
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Tue 6/114:00NKG - AKL
1 stop22h 25mAir China
Deal found 25/11$1,335
Wed 10/1210:00AKL - PVG
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
Sun 28/1206:55PVG - AKL
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$1,360
Wed 10/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
Sun 28/1215:50SHA - AKL
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 27/11$1,379
Thu 11/1222:35AKL - PVG
1 stop16h 25mHainan Airlines
Thu 18/1211:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,432
Sun 28/1220:30AKL - NKG
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Sun 4/117:30NKG - AKL
1 stop19h 05mAir China
Deal found 25/11$1,448
Wed 10/1210:00AKL - NKG
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Sun 28/1216:00NKG - AKL
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,473
Wed 3/1206:45AKL - CAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1217:15CAN - AKL
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,483
Thu 11/1210:00AKL - SHA
1 stop32h 20mChina Southern
Thu 18/1208:50SHA - AKL
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$1,487
Wed 3/1222:10AKL - PVG
2 stops25h 15mChina Southern
Wed 10/1222:50PVG - AKL
1 stop36h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11$1,492
Wed 3/1214:55AKL - SHA
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:50SHA - AKL
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,511
Fri 12/1210:00AKL - SHA
1 stop32h 20mChina Southern
Fri 19/1215:50SHA - AKL
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11$1,524

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to China flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$850

One-way from

$514

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,323

Good round-trip deal

$1,104 or less

Good one-way deal

$493 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/2-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Auckland to China
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Auckland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($470 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to China.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to China that are best for you.

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China

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

21:50-11:55

1 stop19h 05m

Shenyang

Sun 15/3

13:50-18:40

2 stops23h 50m

$876

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

22:35-09:10

1 stop15h 35m

Hangzhou

Tue 17/3

06:35-18:40

1 stop31h 05m

$876

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

22:35-10:25

1 stop16h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 18/3

11:30-18:40

1 stop26h 10m

$876

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

22:35-16:15

1 stop22h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/3

22:05-18:40

2 stops39h 35m

$885

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

22:20-13:45

1 stop20h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

20:00-18:40

1 stop17h 40m

$934

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

22:35-10:30

1 stop16h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/3

13:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

$954

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

10:40-09:40

2 stops27h 00m

Shenyang

Sun 24/5

11:05-08:40

1 stop17h 35m

$1,033

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

10:10-22:15

1 stop17h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/3

03:25-06:45

1 stop22h 20m

$1,043

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

20:30-19:55

1 stop28h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 16/3

17:30-17:25

1 stop18h 55m

$1,047

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

20:30-11:30

1 stop20h 00m

Shenzhen

Sat 14/3

10:00-17:25

1 stop26h 25m

$1,047

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to China?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $449). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,165). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to China at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to China. Price data was last updated on 25 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to China flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Auckland to China delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Auckland and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 204 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to China flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Auckland to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,072 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
126 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to China?

    Located just 17.9 km from the city centre, Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to China from Auckland.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to China?

    There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to China in 14h 25m. Fly via Hainan Airlines, Air China, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 9057 km between Auckland and China. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $500. Cathay Pacific flights start at $549 while deals on China Eastern start at $556 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Auckland to China?

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun, Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Auckland Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong when deciding on the best route from Auckland to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to China?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $449). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,165). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Auckland to China

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$405Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$457Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$463Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$569Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$594Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$836Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$941Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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