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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $578

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 24 March 2026.

Mon 15/622:45
AKL
-
XMN
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Mon 22/610:40
XMN
-
AKL
1 stop25h 50m
Air China
Deal found 22/3$799
Wed 20/522:45
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop24h 25m
Air China
Wed 27/519:30
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop30h 10m
Air China
Deal found 22/3$811
Tue 1/922:45
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop29h 05m
Air China
Sat 5/914:50
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop34h 50m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$820
Thu 29/1020:30
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop21h 00m
Air China
Thu 5/1113:00
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$847
Thu 22/1020:30
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop27h 25m
Air China
Thu 29/1013:00
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$850
Wed 3/622:45
AKL
-
SHE
1 stop25h 15m
Air China
Sat 27/621:00
SHE
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$852
Mon 8/622:45
AKL
-
SHE
1 stop25h 15m
Air China
Thu 11/621:00
SHE
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Air China
Deal found 19/3$861
Mon 8/622:45
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop28h 15m
Air China
Fri 12/614:30
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop22h 00m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$861
Tue 9/619:30
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop22h 55m
Air China
Fri 12/616:15
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 15m
Air China
Deal found 19/3$861
Sat 17/1020:30
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop25h 45m
Air China
Wed 4/1120:30
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$864
Fri 29/522:45
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop21h 00m
Air China
Wed 10/617:00
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop19h 30m
Air China
Deal found 22/3$873
Thu 15/1023:45
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop28h 15m
Air China
Thu 22/1020:55
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop28h 45m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$878

Find flight deals from Auckland to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to China flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$799

One-way from

$578

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,348

Good round-trip deal

$882 or less

Good one-way deal

$519 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/6-22/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Auckland to China
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Auckland to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 March 2026.
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Departure

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Cheapest return flight

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

22:45-20:00

1 stop25h 15m

Shenyang

Thu 11/6

21:00-05:40

1 stop28h 40m

$861

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

22:45-23:00

1 stop28h 15m

Chengdu

Fri 12/6

14:30-16:30

1 stop22h 00m

$861

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

20:45-12:25

1 stop19h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 14/6

18:40-17:50

1 stop19h 10m

$1,090

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

21:00-15:15

1 stop22h 15m

Chengdu

Sat 6/6

17:15-16:30

2 stops43h 15m

$1,101

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

19:30-09:55

1 stop18h 25m

Chengdu

Wed 27/5

20:55-05:40

1 stop28h 45m

$1,121

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

21:00-00:50

1 stop31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 7/6

17:30-17:30

1 stop20h 00m

$1,135

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

21:00-00:50

1 stop31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 8/6

17:50-08:40

1 stop34h 50m

$1,135

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/6

21:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sun 14/6

07:00-17:30

1 stop30h 30m

$1,135

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

21:00-15:15

1 stop22h 15m

Chengdu

Sat 6/6

13:30-15:45

1 stop22h 15m

$1,135

AucklandHarbin

AKL - HRB

AKLHRB

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

21:00-10:55

1 stop17h 55m

Harbin

Fri 5/6

17:40-15:45

1 stop18h 05m

$1,140

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to China

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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 $432). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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 24 March 2026.

When flying from Auckland to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 201 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday 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 24 March 2026.
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
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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
63 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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
1,228 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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
145 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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
200 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

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 19h 40m. Fly via Air China, Hainan Airlines, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. There are 9593 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 $390. China Southern flights start at $411 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $432 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $432). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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 24 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$445Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$578Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$671Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$764Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$892Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,071Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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