Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours.
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Auckland five hours ahead of Guangzhou.
You can choose from 13 weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest available. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:00.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CAN to AKL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Auckland (and then exploring more of New Zealand!) is a snap with China Southern Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is China Southern Airlines.
With 75.0% of its services landing on schedule, China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CAN to AKL flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAN and AKL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Christchurch International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, C$380 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$697. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from CAN to AKL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from CAN to AKL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 86.05% of flights that take off from CAN arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Reserve a hotel close to AKL if you're on a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Auckland Airport rental car and explore Auckland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Auckland based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you'd like to visit Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAN to AKL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Auckland, now it's time to explore more of New Zealand. Journey around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.