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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $496

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
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
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 17 November 2025.

Mon 17/1111:40AKL - SZX
2 stops35h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 4/1219:20SZX - AKL
1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/11$1,102
Wed 19/1114:55AKL - CAN
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/1222:15CAN - AKL
1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/11$1,121
Fri 21/1106:10AKL - FOC
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1220:45FOC - AKL
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11$1,149
Thu 4/1222:35AKL - PEK
1 stop24h 40mHainan Airlines
Thu 11/1210:00PEK - AKL
1 stop27h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,246
Tue 18/1106:00AKL - PVG
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1119:05PVG - AKL
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,265
Mon 1/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop27h 10mChina Southern
Mon 8/1221:50SHA - AKL
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11$1,267
Tue 2/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Tue 9/1220:05SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$1,269
Tue 2/1222:10AKL - PVG
1 stop31h 15mChina Southern
Tue 9/1222:50PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$1,269
Wed 3/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 05mChina Southern
Wed 10/1216:50SHA - AKL
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11$1,270
Wed 19/1122:45AKL - CAN
1 stop25h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 16/1207:50CAN - AKL
2 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/11$1,279
Mon 1/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop27h 10mChina Southern
Fri 12/1216:50SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$1,288
Mon 1/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Thu 4/1216:30SHA - AKL
2 stops33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$1,302

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to China flight deals. Data was last updated 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$887

One-way from

$496

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,311

Good round-trip deal

$1,094 or less

Good one-way deal

$472 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Auckland to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • Auckland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($462 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to China.
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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 17 November 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

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

21:50-11:55

1 stop19h 05m

Shenyang

Sun 15/3

13:50-18:40

2 stops23h 50m

$887

AucklandShenyang

AKL - SHE

AKLSHE

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/3

21:50-11:55

1 stop19h 05m

Shenyang

Sun 22/3

13:50-18:40

2 stops23h 50m

$887

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

22:35-09:10

1 stop15h 35m

Hangzhou

Tue 17/3

12:30-18:40

1 stop25h 10m

$887

AucklandChongqing

AKL - CKG

AKLCKG

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

22:20-10:00

1 stop16h 40m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sun 15/3

08:00-18:40

2 stops29h 40m

$973

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

20:30-23:40

1 stop32h 10m

Fuzhou

Mon 16/3

12:45-17:25

1 stop23h 40m

$1,045

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

10:10-10:05

1 stop28h 55m

Fuzhou

Sat 2/5

20:45-11:40

1 stop34h 55m

$1,110

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

10:10-19:35

1 stop14h 25m

Fuzhou

Wed 6/5

20:45-11:40

1 stop34h 55m

$1,110

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

10:10-10:05

1 stop28h 55m

Fuzhou

Tue 5/5

11:30-11:40

1 stop20h 10m

$1,110

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

10:10-19:35

1 stop14h 25m

Fuzhou

Mon 4/5

20:45-11:40

1 stop34h 55m

$1,110

AucklandFuzhou

AKL - FOC

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

10:10-10:05

1 stop28h 55m

Fuzhou

Wed 6/5

20:45-11:40

1 stop34h 55m

$1,110

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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 $447). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,165). 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 17 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to China at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to China. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to China flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 17 November 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
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
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Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
1,060 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
119 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
177 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
125 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

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 05m. Fly via Hainan Airlines, Air China, or Cathay Pacific 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 China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $496. China Eastern flights start at $514 while deals on Air China start at $521 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Auckland Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $447). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,165). 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 17 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$406Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$457Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$470Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$569Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$589Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$836Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$958Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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