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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $451

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
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 18 February 2026.

Mon 1/609:00
AKL
-
NKG
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Sun 14/608:35
NKG
-
AKL
1 stop27h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/2$802
Wed 18/322:45
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop22h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 8/406:55
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop30h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/2$814
Sun 17/520:45
AKL
-
PEK
1 stop23h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 24/511:30
PEK
-
AKL
1 stop26h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/2$832
Fri 13/311:40
AKL
-
CTU
2 stops33h 35m
China Eastern
Sun 15/309:15
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop19h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/2$848
Wed 11/322:45
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop24h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 15/319:20
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop16h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/2$848
Fri 15/520:45
AKL
-
PEK
1 stop31h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 23/1011:30
PEK
-
AKL
1 stop26h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/2$852
Thu 5/322:00
AKL
-
SZX
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 21/316:55
SZX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 18/2$873
Mon 18/509:00
AKL
-
PVG
2 stops29h 25m
China Southern
Mon 25/511:30
PVG
-
AKL
2 stops24h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$880
Thu 28/509:00
AKL
-
HRB
1 stop18h 00m
China Southern
Sat 6/612:30
HRB
-
AKL
1 stop23h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 18/2$891
Thu 14/509:00
AKL
-
HRB
1 stop18h 50m
China Southern
Sat 23/520:15
HRB
-
AKL
1 stop30h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$893
Sat 2/521:00
AKL
-
PEK
1 stop19h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 3/1021:00
PEK
-
AKL
1 stop16h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/2$895
Sat 25/421:00
AKL
-
PVG
1 stop17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 2/516:25
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop21h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2$895

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 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$802

One-way from

$451

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,122

Good round-trip deal

$852 or less

Good one-way deal

$351 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Auckland to China
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Auckland to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 18 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to China that are best for you.

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Auckland

Fly to

China

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNanjing

AKL - NKG

AKLNKG

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

09:00-22:30

1 stop17h 30m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sun 14/6

08:35-15:35

1 stop27h 00m

$802

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/3

22:45-16:15

1 stop22h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 8/4

06:55-17:30

1 stop30h 35m

$814

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

20:45-16:40

1 stop23h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 24/5

11:30-17:35

1 stop26h 05m

$832

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

11:40-10:35

2 stops27h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 15/3

11:40-09:40

1 stop17h 00m

$848

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

22:45-18:25

1 stop24h 40m

Shenzhen

Sun 15/3

07:30-16:35

1 stop28h 05m

$848

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

22:00-14:00

1 stop21h 00m

Shenzhen

Sat 21/3

16:55-18:40

1 stop20h 45m

$873

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

09:00-10:25

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

11:30-15:35

2 stops24h 05m

$880

AucklandHarbin

AKL - HRB

AKLHRB

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

09:00-12:40

1 stop31h 40m

Harbin

Sat 23/5

20:15-15:35

1 stop39h 20m

$893

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/4

21:00-01:00

1 stop32h 00m

Hangzhou

Sat 30/5

12:05-17:50

1 stop25h 45m

$900

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

09:00-10:25

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

18:20-15:35

1 stop17h 15m

$906

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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 $418). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 18 February 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 206 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?

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 18 February 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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
1,167 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
137 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
193 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
139 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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 17h 30m. Fly via China Southern, China Eastern, or Hainan Airlines 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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $294. Hainan Airlines flights start at $323 while deals on Air China start at $390 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 $418). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$430Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$436Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$487Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$562Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$615Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$788Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,015Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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