Auckland, New ZealandGuangzhou, China

Flights from Auckland to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Auckland (AKL) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 12h 8m (9,300 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $551 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Guangzhou: created by Daniel Berthold, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Guangzhou

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Illuminated skyscrapers of Guangzhou reflecting on the water under a night sky. — arriving in Guangzhou

Airport transfer

CAN → Guangzhou, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Auckland →1 lounge at Auckland Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresCAN to Guangzhou: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Auckland to Guangzhou

Carriers on AKL–CAN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Auckland to Guangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $551 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $431. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$55124 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$438 · 1 stop24 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$80522 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$497 · 2 stops19 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$65824 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$579 · 1 stop24 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$60017 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$431 · 1 stop15 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$59620 Feb 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$459 · 1 stop18 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$60012 Mar 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$470 · 1 stop12 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$6771 Apr 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$513 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027
May 2027	$6068 May 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$463 · 1 stop17 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $438 for October 2026, $431 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Auckland to Guangzhou, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Guangzhou

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Auckland to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Auckland to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Auckland (AKL) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 12h 8m, covering 9,300 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Auckland from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 9,300 km (5,779 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AKL–CAN route include China Southern Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Auckland to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AKL–CAN was $551 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $431 one-way, against $579 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Auckland to Guangzhou?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $351 with 2 stops against $551 nonstop, a saving of $200. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from New Zealand to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Guangzhou?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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