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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $565

AKL — SHA
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to China

Sat 14/1107:30 -
2 stops20h 55m
Fri 27/1118:30 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 20/8$1,182
Tue 27/1006:10 -
2 stops41h 20m
Mon 1/311:30 -
2 stops31h 35m
Deal found 18/8$1,182
Wed 21/1021:45 -
1 stop19h 00m
Sat 31/1015:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 16/8$1,244
Tue 3/1123:55 -
1 stop20h 15m
Thu 26/1117:10 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 16/8$1,252
Mon 9/1123:55 -
1 stop23h 55m
Mon 23/1112:30 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 17/8$1,257
Thu 10/919:30 -
1 stop18h 50m
Tue 6/1017:10 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 20/8$1,259
Sun 1/1114:55 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sun 29/1122:15 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 19/8$1,261
Sun 25/1014:55 -
1 stop35h 05m
Mon 16/1110:15 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 18/8$1,266
Wed 4/1122:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Fri 27/1120:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 19/8$1,272
Wed 4/1122:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Wed 18/1114:30 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 20/8$1,278
Sun 1/1122:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Sat 28/1120:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 18/8$1,279
Thu 5/1114:55 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sun 22/1110:15 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 18/8$1,284

Find flight deals from Auckland to China

Round-trip from

$1,167

One-way from

$565

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,651

Good round-trip deal

$1,139 or less

Good one-way deal

$571 or less
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  • 31/1-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 45m total
  • Auckland to China
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  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • Auckland to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandHefei

AKL Auckland Intl - HFE Hefei Xinqiao Intl

AKLHFE

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/10

06:10-18:30

2 stops41h 20m

Hefei Xinqiao Intl

Mon 1/3

11:30-00:05

2 stops31h 35m

$1,182

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/10

14:25-02:20

1 stop16h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 12/11

22:15-00:05

2 stops20h 50m

$1,388

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

22:10-12:15

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

13:50-16:15

1 stop21h 25m

$1,394

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/9

20:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/9

07:25-16:45

1 stop29h 20m

$1,394

AucklandNanjing

AKL Auckland Intl - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

14:25-22:05

1 stop36h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Mon 26/10

08:20-13:25

1 stop24h 05m

$1,449

AucklandFuzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - FOC Fuzhou

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

14:55-10:05

1 stop24h 10m

Fuzhou

Sun 15/11

20:45-13:25

1 stop35h 40m

$1,449

AucklandFuzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - FOC Fuzhou

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/9

09:00-15:35

1 stop34h 35m

Fuzhou

Sat 17/10

20:55-07:30

1 stop29h 35m

$1,464

AucklandShenzhen

AKL Auckland Intl - SZX Shenzhen

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

20:50-17:25

2 stops25h 35m

Shenzhen

Wed 25/11

18:45-19:10

2 stops19h 25m

$1,467

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/1

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/2

16:35-13:25

1 stop15h 50m

$1,467

AucklandBeijing

AKL Auckland Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-11:10

2 stops19h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 28/10

12:25-19:10

2 stops25h 45m

$1,471

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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.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $1,079). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,746). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to China in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Auckland to China delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Auckland and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 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?

Wednesday 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 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to China?

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

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
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.3

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
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.3

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
1,455 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.3

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
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.3

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
7.4
Good
161 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.3

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
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.3

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

  • 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 23h 10m. Fly via Hainan Airlines, China Southern, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 9362 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 Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $435. Hainan Airlines flights start at $446 while deals on China Southern start at $452 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $1,079). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,746). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$443Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$519Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$567Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$615Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$765Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$957Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,135Average$1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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