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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $535

AKL — SHA
26 Oct — 2 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to China

Thu 5/1106:10 -
2 stops23h 05m
Thu 12/1117:40 -
2 stops19h 15m
Deal found 21/9$1,040
Wed 14/1006:10 -
2 stops34h 45m
Fri 30/1016:40 -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 22/9$1,183
Sat 24/1020:30 -
1 stop18h 40m
Sat 7/1117:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 25/9$1,239
Sat 7/1123:55 -
1 stop23h 55m
Sat 14/1107:50 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 23/9$1,241
Wed 21/1006:10 -
2 stops37h 35m
Mon 26/1016:10 -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 22/9$1,271
Tue 24/1122:25 -
1 stop20h 00m
Tue 1/1217:50 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 22/9$1,275
Mon 9/1114:55 -
1 stop35h 10m
Sat 12/1222:20 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 25/9$1,287
Mon 2/1106:10 -
2 stops31h 55m
Mon 30/1105:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 21/9$1,294
Fri 23/1021:45 -
1 stop25h 55m
Thu 19/1111:45 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 21/9$1,296
Sun 1/1123:55 -
1 stop21h 15m
Wed 4/1119:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 25/9$1,297
Mon 2/1123:55 -
1 stop30h 50m
Thu 5/1108:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 25/9$1,299
Wed 4/1122:00 -
1 stop23h 15m
Fri 27/1109:00 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 25/9$1,301

Find flight deals from Auckland to China

Round-trip from

$1,040

One-way from

$538

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,719

Good round-trip deal

$1,046 or less

Good one-way deal

$741 or less
5/11-12/11
  • 5/11-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Auckland to China
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9/11-31/12
  • 9/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Auckland to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandFuzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - FOC Fuzhou

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

14:25-19:25

1 stop34h 00m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$614

AucklandFuzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - FOC Fuzhou

AKLFOC

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/10

14:25-10:15

1 stop24h 50m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$639

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/11

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$658

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

14:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$681

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/11

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$715

AucklandShanghai

AKL Auckland Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/11

14:55-12:30

1 stop26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$715

AucklandBeijing

AKL Auckland Intl - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

AKLPKX

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

06:10-23:40

2 stops22h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$729

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/10

22:00-11:55

1 stop18h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$731

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/9

22:00-21:00

1 stop28h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$731

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL Auckland Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

06:10-02:00

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$733

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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 $1,140). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,933). 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 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How often are flights from Auckland to China delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Auckland and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 210 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 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 5% 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
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
71 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
1,496 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
243 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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 18h 10m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Sichuan Airlines, or China Southern to get the fastest option. There are 10044 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 $398. China Southern flights start at $471 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $499 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $1,140). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,933). 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$414Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$545Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$595Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$646Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$816Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,012Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,224Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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