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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $574

AKL — SHA
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to China

Mon 9/1106:10 -
2 stops22h 15m
Sun 22/1118:30 -
2 stops23h 30m
Deal found 30/8$1,069
Thu 5/1106:10 -
2 stops21h 40m
Fri 6/1116:10 -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 2/9$1,187
Mon 19/1006:10 -
2 stops21h 30m
Mon 2/1118:10 -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 1/9$1,190
Fri 25/919:30 -
1 stop31h 30m
Thu 8/1007:30 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 3/9$1,194
Sat 31/1006:10 -
2 stops21h 40m
Tue 10/1118:10 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 1/9$1,196
Tue 20/1006:10 -
2 stops21h 30m
Tue 27/1018:10 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 2/9$1,199
Mon 21/919:00 -
1 stop18h 25m
Tue 20/1015:35 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 1/9$1,207
Thu 22/1006:10 -
2 stops21h 30m
Wed 28/1018:10 -
2 stops23h 50m
Deal found 2/9$1,218
Thu 22/1014:25 -
1 stop16h 00m
Tue 17/1118:35 -
1 stop37h 50m
Deal found 1/9$1,224
Sat 17/1006:10 -
2 stops21h 30m
Sat 24/1016:10 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 30/8$1,228
Mon 19/1010:00 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sat 31/1021:50 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 3/9$1,233
Mon 19/1010:00 -
1 stop19h 20m
Sat 31/1006:55 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 3/9$1,235

Find flight deals from Auckland to China

Round-trip from

$1,069

One-way from

$574

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,594

Good round-trip deal

$1,155 or less

Good one-way deal

$604 or less
9/11-22/11
  • 9/11-22/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Auckland to China
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31/10-31/12
  • 31/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 40m total
  • Auckland to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

14:55-02:00

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$652

AucklandBeijing

AKL Auckland Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/1

22:00-19:00

1 stop26h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$652

AucklandBeijing

AKL Auckland Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/1

08:25-10:45

1 stop31h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$674

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/9

20:55-22:40

3 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$697

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/11

14:55-15:20

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$703

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/10

14:55-02:00

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$719

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

06:10-02:00

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$725

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/11

06:10-02:00

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$748

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/9

21:45-23:05

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$753

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/9

21:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$753

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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 $1,090). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,783). 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 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 174 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Thursday 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, 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
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

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
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

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
1,467 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

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
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

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

  • 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 55m. Fly via China Southern, China Airlines, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. There are 10171 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 $384. China Southern flights start at $455 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $481 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 $1,090). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,783). 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$449Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$526Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$623Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$784Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$970Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,150Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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