Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport takes an average of 12 hours. The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, so it's 5 hours behind Auckland.
You can choose from 13 weekly flights from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The 00:30 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest available from AKL to CAN. China Southern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:00 if you're not into early starts.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
China Southern Airlines is your gateway to discovering Guangzhou (and perhaps some other exciting parts of China!). Look through the direct flights from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport offered by this airline.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between AKL and CAN:
Brisbane Airport
Christchurch International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter China, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from AKL to CAN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is $393. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $499. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from AKL to CAN, book your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from AKL to CAN. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to AKL:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Guangzhou. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from AKL to CAN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guangzhou
Start your Guangzhou trip right by finding a great place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from AKL to CAN, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall are highlights which should be on any well-planned Guangzhou itinerary.
Complete your Guangzhou trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. After booking your cheap ticket to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Guangzhou stay.