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CAN to AKL
Guangzhou to Auckland Flights from ¥3,224 + Up to 20% Off
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Cheapest fare¥3,224Shenzhen Airlines
Fastest10h 55mgate to gate
Options today59flights on this route
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Shenzhen Airlines
ZH-9147
07:05
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)
New Baiyun
New Baiyun29H :25 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 13h 50m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)
Auckland International
Auckland International
Air China
CA-1360
11:40
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun24H :50 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 9h 10m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Air China
CA-1352
12:40
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun23H :50 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 8h 05m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Air China
CA-1322
13:40
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun22H :50 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 7h 10m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Air China
CA-1318
14:40
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun21H :50 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 6h 05m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Shenzhen Airlines
ZH-9120
15:00
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun21H :30 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 5h 50m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Air China
CA-1316
15:40
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun20H :50 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 5h 05m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Air China
CA-1340
16:40
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun19H :50 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 4h 10m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Air China
CA-1392
17:40
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun18H :50 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 3h 10m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Air China
CA-1328
18:40
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun17H :50 M
1 Stop
PEK
· 2h 05m Beijing (PEK), China
16:30
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International
Cathay Pacific
CX-953
05:00
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun26H :50 M
1 Stop
HKG
· 14h 45m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
11:50
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Cathay Pacific
CX-983
10:10
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun21H :40 M
1 Stop
HKG
· 9h 25m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
11:50
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Cathay Pacific
CX-953
05:00
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun39H :10 M
2 Stops
HKG
· 17h 55m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
MEL
· 7h 15m Melbourne (MEL), Australia
00:10
2026-09-09
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Cathay Pacific
CX-983
10:10
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun34H :00 M
2 Stops
HKG
· 12h 35m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
MEL
· 7h 15m Melbourne (MEL), Australia
00:10
2026-09-09
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International
Chinasouthern
CZ-305
00:35
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun10H :55 M
Non Stop
15:30
2026-09-07
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International
China Eastern
MU-2304
23:30
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun37H :20 M
2 Stops
XIY
· 13h 05m Xi An (XIY), China
SYD
· 3h 40m Sydney (SYD), Australia
16:50
2026-09-09
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Cathay Pacific
CX-989
22:20
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun33H :30 M
1 Stop
HKG
· 21h 30m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
11:50
2026-09-09
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Cathay Pacific
CX-953
05:00
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun37H :55 M
2 Stops
HKG
· 18h 20m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
SYD
· 6h 05m Sydney (SYD), Australia
22:55
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Cathay Pacific
CX-983
10:10
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun32H :45 M
2 Stops
HKG
· 7h 20m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
SYD
· 11h 40m Sydney (SYD), Australia
22:55
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Cathay Pacific
CX-989
22:20
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun20H :35 M
2 Stops
HKG
· 1h 05m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
SYD
· 6h 05m Sydney (SYD), Australia
22:55
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Chinasouthern
CZ-325
20:50
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun14H :15 M
1 Stop
SYD
· 1h 30m Sydney (SYD), Australia
15:05
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Chinasouthern
CZ-325
20:50
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun16H :05 M
1 Stop
SYD
· 3h 30m Sydney (SYD), Australia
16:55
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
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Chinasouthern
CZ-325
20:50
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun23H :40 M
1 Stop
SYD
· 10h 55m Sydney (SYD), Australia
00:30
2026-09-09
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International
Qantas Airways
QF-5012
21:05
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun15H :40 M
1 Stop
BNE
· 3h 15m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
16:45
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Qantas Airways
QF-5012
21:05
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun22H :50 M
1 Stop
BNE
· 10h 25m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
23:55
2026-09-08
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International Chinasouthern
CZ-381
21:05
2026-09-07
Guangzhou (CAN)New Baiyun
New Baiyun23H :40 M
1 Stop
BNE
· 11h 10m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
00:45
2026-09-09
AUCKLAND (AKL)Auckland International
Auckland International
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Fare highlights
Selected flight highlights for 07 Sep 2026.
Lowest fare
¥3,224
Shenzhen Airlines
07:05
Earliest departure
¥4,206
Chinasouthern
00:35
Shortest duration
¥4,206
Chinasouthern
00:35
Weather in Guangzhou and Auckland
Live forecast for both cities, 23 Aug to 26 Aug.
Guangzhou
Wed, 26 Aug34°CClear skyLow 27°
- Sun30° / 25°
- Mon28° / 25°
- Tue32° / 26°
Auckland
Wed, 26 Aug13°CPartly cloudyLow 10°
- Sun15° / 13°
- Mon16° / 12°
- Tue14° / 9°
Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Holidays and peak dates for Auckland
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier — or shifting a day or two — often costs less.
- 28SepDominion DayMonday · in 42 days
- 23OctHawke's Bay Anniversary DayFriday · in 67 days
- 26OctLabour DayMonday · in 70 days
- 02NovMarlborough Anniversary DayMonday · in 77 days
- 13NovCanterbury (North & Central) Anniversary DayFriday · in 88 days
- 30NovChatham Islands Anniversary DayMonday · in 105 days
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here — check the exact date for your travel year.
How to travel Guangzhou to Auckland
Every option we can actually book for you, compared on price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹59,50110h 55m1 flight today
Connecting flight₹45,611Longer — includes a stop58 options
Air distance is about 9,300 km. 9 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Guangzhou to Auckland flight booking guide
Quick answers to the most common questions about flying Guangzhou to Auckland.
Are direct Guangzhou to Auckland flights available?
Yes. The current route snapshot includes 1 non-stop option. Availability can change by travel date, so recheck before payment.
Best time or month to book
There is no permanently cheapest month because airline inventory changes continuously. As a practical starting point, compare nearby dates and begin checking international trips 6–12 weeks before departure; peak holidays may need earlier booking.
Cheapest days for this route
Among the dates currently shown, Monday has the lowest displayed fare at ¥3,224. This is a live snapshot, not a guaranteed weekly rule.
Baggage rules
Allowance is fare-specific, not just airline-specific. Current cards show examples such as 1 Pieces, 2 Pieces, 30 KG check-in baggage. Open the fare choices and verify cabin/check-in baggage before continuing.
Cancellation and refund explanation
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Airlines flying from Guangzhou to Auckland
Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.
Chinasouthern Guangzhou to Auckland flights
Chinasouthern cheap flights Guangzhou to Auckland
Fares start from ¥4,206 on this route.
Guangzhou to Auckland direct Chinasouthern flights
1 non-stop flight currently available.
Guangzhou to Auckland Chinasouthern flight schedule
21 departures — compare timings in the list above.
Cathay Pacific Guangzhou to Auckland flights
Cathay Pacific cheap flights Guangzhou to Auckland
Fares start from ¥3,552 on this route.
Guangzhou to Auckland Cathay Pacific flight schedule
10 departures — compare timings in the list above.
Air China Guangzhou to Auckland flights
Air China cheap flights Guangzhou to Auckland
Fares start from ¥3,224 on this route.
Guangzhou to Auckland Air China flight schedule
8 departures — compare timings in the list above.
Qantas Airways Guangzhou to Auckland flights
Qantas Airways cheap flights Guangzhou to Auckland
Fares start from ¥5,452 on this route.
Guangzhou to Auckland Qantas Airways flight schedule
8 departures — compare timings in the list above.
Singapore Airlines Guangzhou to Auckland flights
Singapore Airlines cheap flights Guangzhou to Auckland
Fares start from ¥6,818 on this route.
Guangzhou to Auckland Singapore Airlines flight schedule
6 departures — compare timings in the list above.
Guangzhou to Auckland flight details
| Cheapest fare | ¥3,224 · Mon, 07 Sep |
|---|---|
| Fastest flight duration | 10h 55m · Chinasouthern |
| First departure of the day | 00:35 · Chinasouthern |
| Last departure of the day | 23:30 · China Eastern |
| Flights currently available | 59 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 1 |
| Popular airlines on this route | Chinasouthern, Cathay Pacific, Air China, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines |
| Airport codes | Guangzhou–CAN, Auckland–AKL |
Fares and timings are indicative — the exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.
Guangzhou to Auckland flight schedule, timing and fares
Guangzhou to Auckland flight schedule and timing
Around 59 flights operate on this route, including 1 non-stop option. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 00:35 and the last around 23:30. The fastest flight takes about 10h 55m.
Morning vs evening Guangzhou–Auckland fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ¥3,224, Afternoon from ¥3,224, Evening from ¥3,224, Night from ¥3,552. Early-morning and late-night flights are often cheaper than peak daytime slots.
What is today’s lowest airfare from Guangzhou to Auckland?
The lowest fare we are currently showing is ¥3,224, on a Monday departure. Airfares change through the day, so search your dates for the exact price.
Should I book one-way or round-trip for Guangzhou to Auckland?
Domestic fares are usually priced per leg, so two one-ways often cost about the same as a round-trip and keep your return date flexible. Round-trip is worth choosing when you want a single PNR for both legs, and eligible coupons like FLYX20 apply either way.
Which airlines should I consider for Guangzhou to Auckland?
Chinasouthern (21 flights, from ¥4,206), Cathay Pacific (10 flights, from ¥3,552), Air China (8 flights, from ¥3,224), Qantas Airways (8 flights, from ¥5,452), Singapore Airlines (6 flights, from ¥6,818). Compare fare type, baggage and refundability — the cheapest airline is not always the best value for your dates.
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Guangzhou and Auckland travel guide
About Guangzhou
Guangzhou is also known as Canton. It is a thriving metropolis city full of vigour. Being a capital city of Guangdong Province, it is situated along the south coastline of China. Guangzhou is an excellent port on the Pearl River traversable to the South China Sea. With quick convenience to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the major political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural centre in Guangdong area. Guangzhou is a quite special metropolis city in China which is moreover influenced by the neighbouring Hong Kong. Its flashy neon lights make the entire city beautiful and attractive tourist destinations that impress all the visitors with its spirit, sheer size and high buildings.
Read more about Guangzhou
Surrounded by the untouched old residences, ancient temples and lush green gardens nesting in the chaotic city centre that magnetize a large number of tourists from all over the world. If you are planning to visit the city then just don't forget to try its delectable Cantonese cuisine. You must explore some of its major attractions such as Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Bright Filial Piety Temple, Chen Family Temple, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Southern Yue King Mausoleum Museum, Chimelong International Circus, Guangzhou Xiangjiang Safari Park, Chimelong Water Park, Yuexiu Park, South China Botanical Garden, Kaiping Diaolou and Villages and many others. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a major and the most important hub in whole Southern China. The airport is the main base for China Southern Airlines which operates many of the domestic flights including Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Daxian, Guiyang, Guilin, Hangzhou, Harbin, Haikou, Hefei, Hohhot, Jinan and so on. Chinese New Year/Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-autumn Festival, Tomb Sweeping Day and others are some famous festivals of Guangzhou.
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Guangzhou to Auckland flight offers & coupon codes
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Frequently asked questions - Guangzhou to Auckland flights
Is it worth booking Guangzhou to Auckland flights in advance?
Yes, booking flights in advance helps you secure cheap flight tickets. Comparing air ticket prices 3–4 weeks early gives you better visibility of airline timings, baggage policies, and fare rules before high-demand periods push prices up.
How far is Guangzhou from Auckland by air?
The approximate direct air distance between Guangzhou (CAN) and Auckland (AKL) is 9,300.09 km. The actual flight duration and route path vary depending on airline schedules and wind conditions.
Are there non-stop flights from CAN to AKL?
Non-stop flight availability depends on the airline schedule and departure date. You can filter the live search results by stops to view direct flights, one-stop connections, and transit flights instantly.
Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?
Airline seat inventory and airfares change dynamically in real-time. Selecting 'Book Now' runs a live fare verification check to ensure you get the most accurate price before final booking confirmation.
Can I compare nearby dates?
Yes, you can easily compare flights for nearby dates. Select any date on the date calendar strip to refresh the fares, compare air ticket pricing, and choose the most budget-friendly travel day.
Guangzhou to Auckland - what to expect when booking
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Approx route distance: 9,300.09 km.
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Find the Lowest airfare from Guangzhou to Auckland
| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare Today | ¥3,224 | 07/09/2026 | Shenzhen Airlines | 07:05 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ¥3,160 | 16/09/2026 | Shenzhen Airlines | 07:05 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ¥3,063 | 15/11/2026 | Shenzhen Airlines | 07:05 |
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Guangzhou to Auckland Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Guangzhou and Auckland is approximately 9,300 KM. The flight duration ranges from 10H :55 M up to 39H :10 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Guangzhou to Auckland Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 59 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Guangzhou at 00:35, while the last night flight leaves at 23:30. Flights depart from New Baiyun and land at Auckland International.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Guangzhou to Auckland |
| Aerial Distance | 9,300 KM |
| Flight Duration | 10H :55 M - 39H :10 M |
| Airport Codes | Guangzhou - CAN, Auckland - AKL |
| Total Flights Available | 59 flights (1 direct) |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:35 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:30 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 10 direct/indirect flights |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 16 direct/indirect flights |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 8 direct/indirect flights |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 3 direct/indirect flights |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 22 direct/indirect flights |
Airport Information & Terminals
CAN: Guangzhou airport. Airport access in Guangzhou depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
AKL: Auckland airport. Airport access in Auckland depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
AKL: Auckland airport. Airport access in Auckland depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.