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Cheap flights from Auckland to China from $490

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
1 adult

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 2 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$916

One-way from

$490

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,079

Good round-trip deal

$1,002 or less

Good one-way deal

$525 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 6/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Auckland to China
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Auckland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($444 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to China.
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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 2 August 2025.

Wed 6/820:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 20mHainan Airlines
Tue 2/908:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/8$916
Sat 18/1020:30AKL - HGH
1 stop20h 15mAir China
Sat 25/1018:00HGH - AKL
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Deal found 1/8$916
Mon 29/921:50AKL - PEK
1 stop30h 35mHainan Airlines
Wed 15/1013:30PEK - AKL
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/8$921
Thu 4/921:00AKL - CAN
1 stop19h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 7/906:50CAN - AKL
3 stops30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/8$925
Sat 8/1120:30AKL - CAN
1 stop22h 50mAir China
Sat 6/1218:40CAN - AKL
1 stop17h 45mAir China
Deal found 1/8$928
Thu 4/920:50AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 7/906:40PVG - AKL
1 stop31h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/8$932
Sun 17/821:25AKL - SHA
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Wed 27/820:00SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 1/8$944
Sun 17/821:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Wed 27/817:50PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 1/8$944
Tue 5/821:00AKL - CTU
1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 21/806:55CTU - AKL
1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/8$952
Thu 11/910:15AKL - CAN
1 stop14h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1110:15CAN - AKL
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/7$955
Mon 8/920:50AKL - SZX
Nonstop12h 10mHainan Airlines
Mon 15/919:45SZX - AKL
2 stops42h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/7$964
Mon 1/910:40AKL - SZX
2 stops35h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 17/910:55SZX - AKL
2 stops26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/8$981

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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 2 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

China

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandHangzhou

AKL - HGH

AKLHGH

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/10

20:30-11:45

1 stop20h 15m

Hangzhou

Sat 25/10

18:00-17:25

1 stop18h 25m

$916

AucklandBeijing

AKL - PEK

AKLPEK

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/9

21:50-23:25

1 stop30h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 15/10

13:30-19:05

1 stop24h 35m

$921

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

21:00-12:55

1 stop19h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 7/9

06:50-16:55

3 stops30h 05m

$925

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

20:50-15:10

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/9

06:40-18:05

1 stop31h 25m

$932

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/8

20:45-16:45

1 stop24h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 30/8

09:10-18:10

1 stop29h 00m

$938

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/8

21:25-14:20

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/8

20:00-15:35

1 stop15h 35m

$944

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/8

21:25-20:30

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/8

17:50-15:35

1 stop17h 45m

$944

AucklandGuangzhou

AKL - CAN

AKLCAN

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/9

10:15-21:05

1 stop14h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/11

10:15-13:25

1 stop22h 10m

$955

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/9

20:50-05:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Shenzhen

Mon 15/9

19:45-18:10

2 stops42h 25m

$964

AucklandShenzhen

AKL - SZX

AKLSZX

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

10:40-18:10

2 stops35h 30m

Shenzhen

Wed 17/9

10:55-16:55

2 stops26h 00m

$981

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $330). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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 2 August 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.

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 2 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, China Airlines, andHainan Airlines 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,220 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,220 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,220 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
755 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,220 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
43 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,220 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,338 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,220 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
501 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,220 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $490. China Eastern flights start at $557 while deals on Air China start at $562 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to China (average of $330). Flying from Auckland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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 2 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$391Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$440Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$454Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$472Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$506Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$785Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$936Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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