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Cheapest round-trip
$847
Typical prices: $977-$1,289
China Eastern
Thu 3/1Tue 3/20
HKG - AKL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$979
Typical prices: $1,047-$1,426
Cathay Pacific
Fri 2/16Sun 3/11
HKG - AKL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand. Average duration is 10h 58m
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Most punctual • 75% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 13% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $868 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Auckland (HKG-AKL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hong Kong to Auckland

Mon, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 20
China Eastern Logo
7:40 am - 4:35 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:00 pm - 4:20 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
23h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$847China Eastern
Fri, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 17
Air Niugini Logo
8:25 pm - 6:30 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
17h 05m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Air Niugini Logo
9:00 am - 7:35 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
15h 35m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
$910Air Niugini
Mon, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 19
Air Niugini Logo
8:45 pm - 6:30 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
16h 45m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Air Niugini Logo
9:00 am - 7:15 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
15h 15m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
$910Air Niugini
Wed, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 17
Air Niugini Logo
8:45 pm - 6:30 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
16h 45m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Air Niugini Logo
9:00 am - 7:15 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
15h 15m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
$910Air Niugini
Tue, Feb 16 - Thu, Mar 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:50 pm - 9:45 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
10h 55mnonstop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 pm - 9:15 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
11h 20mnonstop
$979Cathay Pacific
Sun, Feb 21 - Thu, Mar 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:50 pm - 9:45 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
10h 55mnonstop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 pm - 9:15 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
11h 20mnonstop
$979Cathay Pacific
Mon, Feb 22 - Sat, Mar 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:25 pm - 1:25 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
11h 00mnonstop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:25 am - 2:45 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
11h 20mnonstop
$979Cathay Pacific
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
Air New Zealand Logo
9:25 pm - 1:25 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
11h 00mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 am - 4:20 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
11h 10mnonstop
$1,349Air New Zealand
Mon, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 17
Air New Zealand Logo
5:50 pm - 9:45 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
10h 55mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 am - 4:20 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
11h 10mnonstop
$1,411Air New Zealand
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
Air New Zealand Logo
8:40 pm - 11:35 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
33h 55m1 stop Christchurch
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 am - 4:20 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
11h 10mnonstop
$1,465Air New Zealand
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Price, demand and travel trends for Hong Kong to Auckland flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Auckland?

Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Auckland typically range from $977 to $1,289. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $847, on China Eastern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Auckland?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Auckland. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Auckland?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Auckland at $949 round-trip.
•July ($1,273) and December ($1,251) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 34% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hong Kong to Auckland the cheapest?

Flights from Hong Kong to Auckland are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Hong Kong to Auckland

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Air New Zealand

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on AKL and HKG

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Hong Kong to Auckland flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$494
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Hong Kong to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hong Kong to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Hong Kong to Auckland flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Auckland:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 1:53 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 8:23 am.

    The flight takes about 10h 58m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Hong Kong to Auckland:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    A nonstop flight from Hong Kong to Auckland takes 10h 58m, covering 5,693 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hong Kong to Auckland flight?

    Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Auckland range from $977 to $1,289, with an average of $1,092 over the past 12 months. Anything below $977 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hong Kong to Auckland flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $1,092 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $868 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to $1,206 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from Hong Kong to Auckland spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Auckland flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Hong Kong to Auckland changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $847 to $6,512. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Hong Kong to Auckland looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hong Kong to Auckland are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $710.

  • What car rental options are available at Auckland Intl Airport (AKL)?

    Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $43 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
    • Snap Rentals
    • Europcar
    • EZI
    • EZU Car Rental

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    Flights from Hong Kong to Auckland usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Auckland route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hong Kong to Auckland pass through?

    One-stop flights from Hong Kong to Auckland most commonly connect through:

    • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Nadi (NAN) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Hong Kong to Auckland. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,033 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,249, a difference of $216.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    2 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and Auckland. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Cathay Pacific
    • Air New Zealand

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Hong Kong to Auckland?

    Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 37m, compared with 16h 05m via Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) and 16h 47m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK).

  • What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Auckland?

    Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong (New Zealand Time vs Hong Kong Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Auckland?

    Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Sparks Arena, New Zealand Maritime Museum and Skycity Auckland. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Hong Kong to Auckland flights?

    Among airlines operating Hong Kong to Auckland flights:

    • Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Hong Kong to Auckland flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Hong Kong to Auckland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $1,033, about $216 less than Saturday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hong Kong to Auckland trip for June. Fares historically average $949 round-trip in that month - typically $324 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Cathay Pacific. Over the past three months, 75% of Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Auckland arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 69%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 48m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $868 round-trip on this route - about $338 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Auckland Intl Airport.

    • Ibis Budget Auckland Airport
    • Novotel Auckland Airport
    • Jetpark Hotel Auckland Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Hong Kong to Auckland?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Hong Kong Intl to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,Air New Zealand

Cathay Pacific,Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,Air New Zealand

Cathay Pacific,Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific

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