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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $563

AKL — SHA
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to China

Tue 20/1023:45 -
1 stop25h 15m
Sun 8/1121:10 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 24/8$1,148
Tue 20/1006:10 -
2 stops34h 45m
Sun 8/1112:50 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 24/8$1,175
Sat 12/919:00 -
1 stop18h 55m
Fri 2/1021:35 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 21/8$1,229
Mon 26/1014:55 -
1 stop23h 00m
Fri 26/210:15 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 25/8$1,232
Tue 10/1106:00 -
2 stops31h 50m
Thu 19/1112:10 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 25/8$1,239
Thu 22/1021:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Sat 21/1111:35 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 26/8$1,247
Sun 25/1014:55 -
1 stop23h 00m
Tue 17/1105:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 23/8$1,260
Fri 23/1021:45 -
1 stop22h 35m
Sun 22/1120:30 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 24/8$1,262
Sun 1/1114:55 -
1 stop16h 05m
Sun 29/1122:15 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 22/8$1,265
Sun 1/1114:55 -
1 stop23h 00m
Tue 17/1105:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 25/8$1,267
Sat 14/1106:10 -
2 stops21h 40m
Thu 19/1118:10 -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 22/8$1,269
Thu 22/1021:00 -
1 stop19h 45m
Thu 19/1111:35 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 25/8$1,269

Find flight deals from Auckland to China

Round-trip from

$1,148

One-way from

$563

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,646

Good round-trip deal

$1,133 or less

Good one-way deal

$569 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 20/10-8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • Auckland to China
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • Auckland to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/11

10:00-22:15

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/11

08:50-06:30

1 stop16h 40m

$1,279

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/10

22:20-10:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/11

16:50-16:15

1 stop18h 25m

$1,296

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/10

10:00-00:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/11

18:05-16:15

1 stop17h 10m

$1,311

AucklandFuzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - FOC Fuzhou

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/9

06:10-09:20

2 stops31h 10m

Fuzhou

Sun 18/10

19:30-00:30

2 stops24h 00m

$1,329

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/11

06:10-02:00

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 30/11

10:15-13:25

1 stop22h 10m

$1,358

AucklandFuzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - FOC Fuzhou

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/10

11:15-10:15

1 stop28h 00m

Fuzhou

Fri 6/11

20:45-23:00

2 stops21h 15m

$1,389

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

$1,400

AucklandFuzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - FOC Fuzhou

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/10

22:20-10:50

1 stop17h 30m

Fuzhou

Fri 6/11

20:10-16:15

1 stop15h 05m

$1,418

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/9

20:45-19:15

1 stop26h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/11

09:55-18:40

2 stops27h 45m

$1,438

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

$1,485

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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 $1,076). 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 48 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, andAir China 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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Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

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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Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

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
1,460 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

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

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

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

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

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
236 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

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 17h 15m. Fly via China Southern, China Airlines, or Air China to get the fastest option. There are 9395 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 $378. Air China flights start at $433 while deals on China Southern start at $447 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Auckland Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Auckland Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun 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 $1,076). 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$442Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$518Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$565Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$613Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$772Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$955Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,120Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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