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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $489

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
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 30 December 2025.

Tue 30/1222:00AKL - CAN
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 20/106:55CAN - AKL
3 stops31h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/12$1,526
Tue 30/1220:30AKL - HRB
1 stop29h 40mAir China
Sat 31/122:10HRB - AKL
1 stop31h 30mAir China
Deal found 29/12$1,653
Tue 30/1222:00AKL - HRB
1 stop18h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 31/121:30HRB - AKL
1 stop38h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/12$1,672
Tue 30/1220:30AKL - CAN
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/107:15CAN - AKL
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,789
Mon 29/1222:35AKL - SZX
Nonstop11h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 11/102:50SZX - AKL
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/12$1,863
Mon 29/1222:00AKL - SZX
1 stop24h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 12/119:20SZX - AKL
1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/12$1,886
Tue 30/1222:00AKL - CAN
1 stop18h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 13/111:05CAN - AKL
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/12$1,920
Tue 30/1222:00AKL - PEK
1 stop25h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 24/107:00PEK - AKL
1 stop28h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/12$1,932
Sun 28/1222:00AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/117:15CAN - AKL
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$1,970
Tue 30/1210:00AKL - CAN
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/118:25CAN - AKL
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,982
Tue 30/1222:00AKL - HRB
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:00HRB - AKL
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$2,042
Tue 30/1220:30AKL - PEK
Nonstop13h 30mAir China
Sat 24/117:10PEK - AKL
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 28/12$2,056

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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$891

One-way from

$489

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,867

Good round-trip deal

$1,130 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 29/4-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Auckland to China
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 25m total
  • Auckland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 30 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to China that are best for you.

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Auckland

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China

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

22:20-19:40

1 stop26h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 18/1

19:55-18:40

1 stop17h 45m

$926

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

20:30-16:50

1 stop25h 20m

Shenzhen

Wed 20/5

17:00-16:30

1 stop19h 30m

$939

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

21:25-21:40

1 stop28h 15m

Fuzhou

Thu 21/5

10:20-15:35

1 stop25h 15m

$965

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

21:25-11:30

1 stop18h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 21/5

08:35-15:35

1 stop27h 00m

$970

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

20:30-10:35

1 stop19h 05m

Shenyang

Mon 6/4

15:50-16:30

1 stop20h 40m

$989

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

10:40-16:05

2 stops33h 25m

Chengdu

Sun 21/6

09:15-08:40

1 stop19h 25m

$1,032

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

10:00-23:35

1 stop18h 35m

Fuzhou

Tue 17/3

08:55-16:15

2 stops26h 20m

$1,043

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

20:30-11:30

1 stop20h 00m

Shenzhen

Thu 21/5

21:00-16:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,055

AucklandHarbin

AKL - HRB

AKLHRB

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

09:00-00:50

1 stop19h 50m

Harbin

Sat 23/5

13:40-15:35

1 stop21h 55m

$1,056

AucklandHarbin

AKL - HRB

AKLHRB

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

21:00-10:55

1 stop17h 55m

Harbin

Sat 6/6

06:40-18:30

2 stops31h 50m

$1,091

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $423). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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 30 December 2025.

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 205 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 30 December 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
59 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
59 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
1,111 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
123 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
185 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
135 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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 25h 20m. Fly via Hainan Airlines, Air China, or China Southern to get the fastest option. There are 9196 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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $284. Air China flights start at $302 while deals on China Eastern start at $306 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong, Auckland Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun or Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 $423). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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 30 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$397Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$447Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$453Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$553Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$583Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$818Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$909Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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