Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) (from: Auckland)

The average price to go to Guangzhou (Canton) from Auckland airport is $ 1044 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 851 (in november) and $ 1291 (in january), which is a saving of $ 193 or a surplus of $ 248 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $843 to $896 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Guangzhou (Canton) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Guangzhou (Canton) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 32670 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Guangzhou (Canton) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 851, saving $ 193 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1044). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1291).

Flight Auckland-Guangzhou (Canton): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 960 $ 1291 very high price
February$ 792 $ 1109 fair price
March$ 665 $ 1000 fair price
April$ 763 $ 1144 fair price
May$ 692 $ 941 good price
June$ 675 $ 888 good price
July$ 785 $ 1093 fair price
August$ 613 $ 883 good price
September$ 658 $ 1036 fair price
October$ 710 $ 1087 fair price
November$ 586 $ 851 very good price
December$ 889 $ 1196 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Guangzhou (Canton)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Guangzhou (Canton) range from $369 to $1476. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $369 to $422), 1% at the maximum price (from $1423 to $1476). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $843 to $896 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Guangzhou (Canton) flight

There are 9 companies that serve Auckland from Guangzhou (Canton) airport: China Southern, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 32670 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (64% of the time) on the Auckland->Guangzhou (Canton) route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Auckland-Guangzhou (Canton) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 113 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Guangzhou (Canton) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $42. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $51.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Guangzhou (Canton) to Auckland departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $28. Conversely, departing from Guangzhou (Canton) on a wednesday may cost you an additional $43.


Top prices Auckland-Guangzhou (Canton)

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)04-03 to 25-03-2025$ 287 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)06-03 to 14-03-2025$ 436 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)08-03 to 21-03-2025$ 470 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)10-03 to 17-03-2025$ 470 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)11-03 to 21-03-2025$ 391 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)12-03 to 19-03-2025$ 255 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)14-03 to 22-03-2025$ 456 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)15-03 to 29-03-2025$ 470 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)17-03 to 22-03-2025$ 434 
Auckland → Guangzhou (Canton)18-03 to 24-03-2025$ 434 


When to book your flight Auckland - Guangzhou (Canton) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Guangzhou (Canton) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Guangzhou (Canton), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 962 $, which is a saving of 82 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (1276 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Guangzhou (Canton) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1010 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1123), 4 to 5 months ($ 1080), 5 to 6 months ($ 1041), 6 to 7 months ($ 1251), 8 to 9 months ($ 1136)

February

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 928 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1048), 2 to 3 months ($ 1024), 3 to 4 months ($ 992), 5 to 6 months ($ 974)

March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 715 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 922), 5 to 6 months ($ 876), 6 to 7 months ($ 957), 7 to 8 months ($ 745), 8 to 9 months ($ 860)

April

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 772 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1112), 5 to 6 months ($ 821), 7 to 8 months ($ 915)

May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 691 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 878), 1 to 2 months ($ 898), 3 to 4 months ($ 925), 4 to 5 months ($ 905), 5 to 6 months ($ 884), 8 to 9 months ($ 781)

June

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 744 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 795)

July

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 932 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 972), 3 to 4 months ($ 1043), 6 to 7 months ($ 1070)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 810 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 868), 2 to 3 months ($ 822), 3 to 4 months ($ 880)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 851 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 867), 3 to 4 months ($ 987), 4 to 5 months ($ 911)

October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 908 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1007), 2 to 3 months ($ 1020), 4 to 5 months ($ 1006)

November

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 716 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 795), 2 to 3 months ($ 825), 3 to 4 months ($ 732), 5 to 6 months ($ 790)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1037 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1059), 4 to 5 months ($ 1093), 5 to 6 months ($ 1102), 6 to 7 months ($ 1079), 7 to 8 months ($ 1191)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Guangzhou (Canton) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $15 more.



Auckland to Guangzhou (Canton): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 1050
$559 to $1380
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December 2024$ 1050
$555 to $1363
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January 2025$ 1224
$703 to $2068
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February 2025$ 878
$529 to $1382
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March 2025$ 459
$255 to $604
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April 2025$ 754
$501 to $1019
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May 2025$ 643
$530 to $695
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June 2025$ 627
$495 to $695
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July 2025$ 642
$524 to $722
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August 2025$ 700
$650 to $724
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September 2025$ 533
$533 to $533
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October 2025$ 2348
$700 to $2679
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Guangzhou (Canton). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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