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Cheapest return flight
$1,246
Typical prices: $1,275-$1,863
Air China
Fri 2/3Fri 13/4
AKL - CAN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,402
Typical prices: $1,330-$2,015
China Southern
Thu 15/3Wed 21/3
AKL - CAN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with China Southern. Average duration is 11h 27m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 22% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg $1,011 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Guangzhou (AKL-CAN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Guangzhou

Tue, 2 Mar - Tue, 13 Apr
Air China Logo
23:55 - 14:40AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
19h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Air China Logo
14:10 - 05:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
35h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,246Air China
Tue, 2 Mar - Tue, 13 Apr
Air China Logo
20:30 - 14:25AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:10 - 05:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
35h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,248Air China
Mon, 3 May - Mon, 14 Jun
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 15:50AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
20:00 - 15:45CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
15h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,260China Eastern
Sat, 1 May - Wed, 5 May
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 15:50AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
22h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
20:00 - 15:45CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
15h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,260China Eastern
Mon, 3 May - Mon, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 11:30AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
18h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 15:45CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
26h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,260Multiple Airlines
Wed, 3 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:05AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
32h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 00:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
34h 00m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Melbourne
$1,308Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Mar - Thu, 8 Apr
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:20 - 18:10AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
24h 50m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:50CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
17h 25m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$1,349Hainan Airlines
Fri, 5 Mar - Tue, 6 Apr
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:20 - 10:30AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
41h 10m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
13:00 - 17:50CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
24h 50m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
$1,349Hainan Airlines
Mon, 15 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:25 - 05:00AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
11h 35mdirect
China Southern Logo
14:55 - 07:00CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
11h 05mdirect
$1,402China Southern
Sun, 21 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
China Southern Logo
10:00 - 16:20AKL  Auckland Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
11h 20mdirect
China Southern Logo
14:55 - 07:00CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-AKL Auckland Intl
11h 05mdirect
$1,459China Southern
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Auckland to Guangzhou flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Guangzhou?

Return flights from Auckland to Guangzhou typically range from $1,275 to $1,863. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,246 on Air China.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Guangzhou?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Guangzhou. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Guangzhou?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Guangzhou at $1,194 return.
•December ($2,027) and August ($1,726) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 69% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Auckland to Guangzhou the cheapest?

Flights from Auckland to Guangzhou are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Auckland to Guangzhou flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$561
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 42% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Auckland to Guangzhou

When to book flights from Auckland to Guangzhou

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Guangzhou based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Auckland to Guangzhou flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Guangzhou:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:00 and lands at 21:27
    • Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 09:52.

    The flight takes about 11h 27m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Guangzhou:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    A direct flight from Auckland to Guangzhou takes 11h 27m, covering 14,955 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Guangzhou flight?

    Return flights from Auckland to Guangzhou range from $1,275 to $1,863, with an average of $1,527 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,275 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Auckland to Guangzhou flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $1,527 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,011 return via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG), compared with $1,678 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    China Southern is the only airline operating Auckland to Guangzhou flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $178–$178 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Auckland to Guangzhou spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Guangzhou flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Auckland to Guangzhou changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,216 to $11,268. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Auckland to Guangzhou looking right now?

    One-way fares from Auckland to Guangzhou are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $809.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    Flights from Auckland to Guangzhou usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Guangzhou route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Guangzhou pass through?

    One-stop flights from Auckland to Guangzhou most commonly connect through:

    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Auckland to Guangzhou. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,450 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,580, a difference of $130.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    Only China Southern operates flights between Auckland and Guangzhou.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Auckland to Guangzhou?

    Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 24m, compared to 16h 34m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 17h 25m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK).

  • What is the time difference between Auckland and Guangzhou?

    Guangzhou is 5 hours behind Auckland (China Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Guangzhou?

    Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Canton Fair Complex, Chimelong Paradise, and China Guangzhou Crocodile Show. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Auckland to Guangzhou flights?

    Among airlines operating Auckland to Guangzhou flights:

    • China Southern: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Auckland to Guangzhou flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Auckland to Guangzhou flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,450, about $130 less than Tuesday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Auckland to Guangzhou trip for February. Fares historically average $1,194 return in that month –- typically $833 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Airport (CKG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages $1,011 return on this route – about $667 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Guangzhou Baiyun?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Guangzhou Baiyun

Monday

China Southern

China Southern

Tuesday

China Southern

China Southern

Wednesday

China Southern

China Southern

Thursday

China Southern

China Southern

Friday

China Southern

China Southern

Saturday

China Southern

China Southern

Sunday

China Southern

China Southern

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Direct returns

Guangzhou Baiyun to Auckland Intl

Monday

China Southern

China Southern

Tuesday

China Southern

China Southern

Wednesday

China Southern

China Southern

Thursday

China Southern

China Southern

Friday

China Southern

China Southern

Saturday

China Southern

China Southern

Sunday

China Southern

China Southern

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